1/02/2026

BAYFIELD / ASHLAND COUNTY - The Bayfield County Sheriff’s Office announced that K-9 Parker retired this week.  He has been on the squad for six years, helping with numerous drug seizures, searches for suspects, and finding missing people.  The sheriff’s office said K-9 Parker was the first police K-9 in the sheriff’s office’s history and has helped mold the K-9 program they have today.  Officials shared that K-9 Parker retired due to unexpected health problems, but he will now enjoy the days at home with Sergeant Dave Renz.  Meanwhile, in Ashland County K-9 Chase worked his last shift this past week.  K9 Chase has worked with the Ashland police department for nine years and has helped Ashland County and other counties when needed.  K-9 Chase will now get to stay at home and relax with his handler, Officer Nick Ovaska.

1/02/2026

CABLE, WI - The seventh annual North End Snowshoe Classic, hosted by the North End Ski Club, is tomorrow, starting at 9:45 a.m. for the 10 km or 10 a.m. for the 5 km at the North End Trailhead near Cable. The looped course utilizes both ski and bike trails. Awards are given to overall and age group winners, and all racers receive homemade bread and jam. Online only registration closes at 6 p.m. today, at www.northendskiclub.org. Bib pick-up is at the North End Cabin on Saturday morning at 9 a.m. Proceeds benefit the North End Ski Club and Great Divide Ambulance Service. The North End Classic Trail will be closed until about noon. Full details are at northendskiclub.org

12/31/2025

IRON COUNTY, MICHIGAN - The Michigan State Police Iron Mountain Post is requesting the public’s help in finding a missing adult man and woman.  The MSP says 32-year-old Paige Nichols and 46-year-old David Hunt II were last seen in the Iron River, Michigan on December 19. Paige is described as a white female, about 5’2” tall, weighing 180 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes. David is described as a white male, 5’9” tall, 215 pounds, with a bald/shaved head and green colored eyes. The MSP says the two may be traveling on foot.