1/26/2026

ASHLAND- No injuries but 2 pets die after a house fire in Ashland Saturday morning Ashland.  Ashland Fire crews were called to a 2-story home just after 8am Saturday.  When fire crews arrived, they found flames coming from the first floor of the home.  No one was home when the fire started however 2 pets died.  The cause of that fire is being investigated, no foul play is suspected.  Fire crews from Mason and Washburn were also called to help fight that fire.    

1/26/2026

PARK FALLS – The death of a 61-year-old Park Falls woman in November was ruled accidental.  The woman identified as Vicki Hirtreiter was found November 24th with severe burn injuries outside her Saunders Ave home.  The case was investigated by the Park Falls Police Department and the Wisconsin Department of Justice Division of Criminal Investigation.  Details on how the woman caught on fire was not released. 

1/26/2026

IRONWOOD - A slightly lower price to start the week.  The state average is down 10 cents from a week ago.  AAA of Michigan reports that drivers are paying an average of $2.86 for a gallon of regular unleaded gas, 24 cents less than this time last year, bringing Michigan back to level with the national average.  In Upper Michigan, the lowest average is in Baraga County at $2.68 per gallon. The highest continues to be in Mackinac County at $3.09.  Ironwood prices at $2.83 per gallon as of this morning.