10/28/2025

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin has resumed offering abortions after a nearly monthlong pause due to federal Medicaid funding cuts in President Donald Trump’s tax and spending bill that took effect at the beginning of October. Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin relinquished its status as an “essential community provider” by doing so they no longer fit the definition of a “prohibited entity” under the federal law and can once again receive Medicaid funds.

10/27/2025

IRONWOOD - The price of gas is back on the rise to start this week, up 29 cents from a week ago.  Michigan drivers are paying an average of $3.08 for a gallon of regular unleaded gas. That price is nearly the same as it was at this time last month and at this time last year.  With this latest surge in price, Michigan is once again higher than the national average, which sits at $3.05 per gallon.  The lowest average is Iron County at $2.84. The highest average continues to be in Mackinac County, which is now at $3.36 per gallon.  Ironwood prices at $3.11 per gallon this morning.

10/27/2025

BESSEMER - Bessemer’s Winter Parking Ban goes in effect on Saturday.  From Saturday until April 15^th No parking will be allowed on Bessemer city streets or roads from 2 a.m. to 6 a.m.  Violators may be ticketed and towed at their own expense