5/18/2026

UPPER MICHIGAN / N. WISCONSIN - Michigan drivers can expect to see higher gas prices as we head into what’s expected to be a busy Memorial Day weekend.  Gas prices in Michigan are up 11 cents from a week ago. Michigan drivers are now paying an average of $4.84 per gallon for regular unleaded.  The lowest price is in Delta County at $4.42 per gallon. The highest can be found in Chippewa County at $5.01.  Ironwood prices at $4.71 this morning.  Watersmeet $4.69, Bergland $4.65, Ashland $4.35, Mercer $4.49, Minocqua $4.64, Glidden 4.67, The lowest price we could find was in Mellen at $4.29 a gallon as of this morning. 

5/18/2026

IRON COUNTY - Iron County ATV / UTV trails are officially open for the season.  However, Trail 2 / 6 between Hoyt Road, WhiteCap, and Old 10 will remain closed until this Thursday to allow further drying of the trail.  Watch for active logging on Trail 8 between Cramer Lake Road and Trail 17A. Remember, equipment and log trucks have the right of way! Ride right, ride safe, and ride sober.

5/18/2026

EAGLE RIVER / N. WISCONSIN - Three of the four Republican 7th Congressional District candidates participated in a forum at the Northland Pines High School in Eagle River Friday.  The candidates answered questions about topics ranging from the Iran War to health insurance.  Niina Baum, Jessie Ebben and Kevin Hermening all attended. However, Trump endorsed Michael Alfonso, son-in-law to Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy did not attend.