10/28/2025

VILAS COUNTY - Vilas County Sheriff Joe Fath received the 2025 “First Responder of the Year” award at the Wisconsin State Capitol from State Rep. Rob Swearingen and State Sen. Mary Felzkowski. Sheriff Fath, who joined the Sheriff’s Office in 1981 and has been sheriff since 2013, plans to retire in December after 44 years of service. Established in 2019, the award recognizes Wisconsin’s firefighters, police officers, sheriff’s deputies, and EMS personnel for their exceptional service and selflessness. Each state representative selects one honoree from their district based on community nominations, highlighting those who go above and beyond in their duties. Fath was nominated by citizens for his contributions to public safety and his legacy of service.

10/28/2025

UPPER MICHIGAN - United Airlines will introduce new daily flights between Marquette Sawyer Regional Airport (MQT) and Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD), starting May 21, 2026. This new service will feature three daily flights operated by a Bombardier CRJ-550 aircraft. The expansion enhances travel options for Upper Peninsula residents, providing improved connectivity to a major airline hub. Through United’s extensive network, travelers will gain convenient access to hundreds of domestic and international destinations. The new service underscores the increasing demand for reliable air travel in the Upper Peninsula and highlights United Airlines’ dedication to linking smaller communities with global markets.

10/28/2025

N. WISCONSIN - The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) asks the public to check fire danger before conducting outdoor burning activities, as the fall fire season is underway.  After missing out on some typical September and early October rainfall, the U.S. Drought Monitor shows that most of Wisconsin is experiencing abnormally dry conditions. Some areas are even in moderate drought conditions.  Concerns over elevated fire danger will continue until significant precipitation in the form of rain or snow occurs.  Over fifty wildfires occurred in the month of October in Wisconsin.