11/25/2025

MERCER - MECCA Trails in Mercer has announced that the upcoming Winterfest is scheduled for January 17th, 2026. Hundreds of winter enthusiasts will compete in races of 5, 15 and 30k, in both classic and skating disciplines, plus a new event, the 20K skiathlon. Theres a race tailored for everyone who enjoys the outdoors. If January 17th doesn’t fit your plans, athletes can still participate virtually. Select from the same events, race the course and record your fastest time. If you’re not interested in ski racing, MECCA also has some of the most beautiful snowshoe trails for all to enjoy. More information at skisignup.com.

WINTER STORM WATCH

WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING for Gogebic and Ontonagon Counties and Iron, Ashland, Bayfield and Vilas Counties in our listening area, the Watch area is likely to expand into much of the U.P. ...Heavy snow is expected at times along with blowing and drifting snow which could create whiteout conditions. Total snow accumulations of 12 inches or more are possible between tomorrow night and Thursday morning. Some models indicate 15 to 20 inches or more in snowbelt regions of Northern Iron Wisconsin along with in parts of Gogebic and Ontonagon Counties.  Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. 

11/24/2025

GOGEBIC / ONTONAGON COUNTIES – Deer Kill numbers over the weekend.  Since Friday morning there were 150 deer harvested in Gogebic County for a total of 363 so far this season (314 antlered and 49 antlerless) according to the DNR website just before sunrise this morning.  In Ontonagon County numbers show 219 total deer harvested since Friday morning for a total of 570 (507 antlered and 63 antlerless).  Michigan hunters are reminded to report deer kills to the DNR on their website or through the DNR app.  Preliminary harvest numbers for Northern Wisconsin Counties for opening weekend are not yet available.  Last year, over 190,000 deer were taken during the 9-day hunt in Wisconsin, according to the DNR.  The Michigan and Wisconsin gun deer season runs until the end of the month.