9/19/2025

IRONWOOD – Multiple police agencies involved a high-speed chase of an alleged stolen vehicle though Ironwood and Hurley last night.  According to eyewitness reports the high-speed chase lead police though residential neighborhood in both Ironwood and Hurley lasting more than an hour just before midnight last night.  Employees at the Ironwood Kwik Trip saying the chase lead police into their parking.  A video provided to WUPM / WHRY News showing the suspect in a green pick-up truck weaving at dangerously high speeds squealing tires in between gas pumps and the Kwik Trip Building before proceeding back West Bound on to US-2.  We are awaiting a press release and further information from police. 

9/19/2025

ASHLAND - Nathan Monkelien, an Ashland business owner previously convicted of double homicide, now faces charges of possessing over 100 grams of psychedelic mushrooms with intent to deliver. A Felony G offense that carries a potential sentence of up to 10 years in prison and a $25,000 fine. The mushrooms were discovered at Monkelien’s residence in 2023 during the execution of a search warrant, shortly after the fatal shooting that resulted in his current life sentence. Two jars of suspected Psilocybin mushrooms, weighing approximately 101 grams and 59 grams, were found. Monkelien, 37, appeared via Zoom from Dodge Correctional Institution at the beginning of the month for an adjourned initial appearance but has not yet secured legal representation. His next initial appearance for the drug charges is scheduled for October 6.

9/19/2025

HURLEY - A new 40-unit affordable housing complex on Odanah Road North just of the Cary Stretch near Montreal and Gile, a collaboration between Impact 7 and Northwood Technical College, broke ground in Hurley late last week. Supported by the City Council, Iron County, Cinnaire, and The Wisconsin Housing & Economic Development Authority-WHEDA, the project on over 14 acres north of Wisconsin 77 will include a community building with a Workforce Accelerator classroom. Construction started in August, moving along well despite some wet weather. Mayor Joanne Bruneau highlighted the project’s significance as Hurley’s first major development in 30 years. Dr. John Will of Northwood Technical College said families should be moving in next year, while Mai Xiong of WHEDA highlighted the ongoing need for affordable housing. Kelly Kline was recognized for her work on the property sale.