5/19/2026

UPPER MICHIGAN - The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) says it has seen an increase in salmonella infections associated with three large and growing multistate outbreaks.  Cases in these outbreaks reported contact with backyard poultry, specifically baby poultry, including ducklings and chicks.  Michigan is reporting 21 cases, all with the salmonella saintpaul strain, of which 29% are children.  Salmonella bacteria are commonly found in the droppings of poultry. Salmonella germs may be present on a bird’s feathers, feet and beaks, as well as in their cages, coops and the environment where they live and roam. Birds can carry salmonella without appearing sick. 

5/18/2026

VILAS COUNTY - A St. Germain man charged in connection with a deadly motorcycle crash in Lac du Flambeau has pleaded not guilty and been bound over for trial. Twenty-year-old Chandler Savel faces a negligent homicide charge stemming from an October head-on crash involving two motorcycles that killed 20-year-old Peter Postema of Manitowish Waters. Another person was also injured. Savel waived his preliminary hearing on Thursday in Vilas County Court. He’s scheduled to return to court for a pre-trial hearing on December 9.

5/18/2026

IRONWOOD - The Gogebic-Iron County Airport Board says Denver Air Connection plans to re-bid next year to continue serving the airport. While no route changes are planned now, officials discussed possible future destinations if passenger numbers decline, including replacing Minneapolis flights with service to Detroit. Airport Manager Jeremy Busch also said a proposed hangar installation could cost about $650,000, not including plumbing, electrical, or HVAC work. Busch added that the airport’s new flight schedule has had no delays since May 1, and the board welcomed longtime pilot Steve Finco as a new member.