4/07/2026

MADISON - Gov. Tony Evers signed bills Monday releasing $133 million to address PFAS contamination across Wisconsin. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources will use the funding to launch grants for communities to remediate PFAS contamination, hire more staff and provide well testing and support for impacted communities.

4/07/2026

HURLEY - The Hurley Business Barnstorm invites local business owners and entrepreneurs to an evening focused on supporting business growth. The event this evening begins with dinner at 6:00 pm, followed by a presentation at 7:00 pm. Attendees will have the opportunity to connect with other local entrepreneurs and community leaders. The event is a collaborative effort organized by the Entrepreneur Fund, the Hurley Area Chamber of Commerce, and the Iron County Economic Development Committee. The event is being held at the Iron County Memorial Building in Hurley.

4/06/2026

HURLEY – Tomorrow is election day in Iron County. The only contested race is for two Mercer Board of Supervisors seats among Roxanne Lutgen, David McNutt, James Schmidt, and Kevin Towne, as Christan Brandt is not seeking re-election. Seven of 15 County Board seats are open due to six incumbents retiring and one vacant seat. Seats remain open in Sherman, Gurney/Saxon, and Montreal Ward 2. The Hurley City Council race includes Rita Franzoi despite her resignation. Joe Kasper is a write-in for both County Board and City Council, focusing on business, jobs, and housing. Hurley and Mercer K-12 school boards have two open seats each, with incumbents running unopposed: Kathy Levra and Kathy Saari in Hurley, and Quentin Hoffmeister and Zach Wilson in Mercer. Incumbent Anthony J. Stella Jr. is running unopposed for Iron County Circuit Court judge.