8/04/2025

BAYFIELD COUNTY - A two-year-old female black bear, found with a jar stuck on its head in Bayfield County near Lake Namakagon, has been freed and relocated.

The Chequamegon Humane Association received the initial call last Sunday night. The bear was sighted in a Crystal Lake resident’s yard outside of Cable on Sunday morning. The resident promptly contacted the U.S. Department of Agriculture. USDA Wildlife Services Staff arrived on the scene, tranquilized the bear, and successfully removed the jar. According to the Wisconsin DNR, the bear was safely relocated to a wooded area with abundant natural food and water sources. The Wisconsin DNR emphasized that public reports were crucial in saving the bear’s life.

8/04/2025

IRONWOOD - Gas prices in Michigan are down 10 cents from a week ago. Michigan drivers are now paying an average of $3.13 per gallon for regular unleaded. This price is 6 cents less than this time last month and 56 cents less than this time last year.  The lowest gas prices in the UP are in Houghton County at $2.97 the highest in Mackinac County at $3.39, Ironwood prices right at the Michigan State average at $3.13 per gallon this morning. 

8/04/2025

LANSING - Back-to-school shopping just got a little easier for some Michigan families. As of last Friday qualifying households enrolled in the Family Independence Program (FIP) will receive a $400 clothing allowance per child automatically added to their Bridge Card.  The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) states that the allowance is intended to help families with limited incomes afford school clothing as students begin a new year. It’s part of the 2025 Fiscal Appropriations Act and is excluded as income for other assistance programs.  MDHHS mailed letters to eligible households last month notifying them of the upcoming deposit. However, many parents still aren’t aware they may have received the funds.