6/24/2026

GOGEBIC COUNTY - The Gogebic County Sheriff’s office is warning of a fraudulent business being advertised as being from Bessemer.  The Gogebic County Sheriff’s office says deputies have been taking reports regarding a fraudulent equipment implement business website using a Bessemer address. The name of the fake business is "SteelPeak Equipment Group.  The sheriff’s office says to not conduct business with them. They have used Google Earth imagery and AI to construct a fairly elaborate website profile. The Sheriff’s office says the website appears to be based out of Malaysia. The domain provider for the site has been notified in hopes to get the site taken down.

6/24/2026

BAYFIELD - Bayfield County is moving ahead with plans to improve rural ambulance coverage after more than 100 emergency calls last year went unanswered by the nearest EMS agency. The Ashland Daily Press reports that county officials are reviewing proposals for a full-time backup ambulance service to be used when local crews can’t respond. The proposals are due today, with interviews expected in early July. Public forums will follow before a recommendation goes to the County Board. Officials hope to approve a plan in time for the budget process and have the new service operating by January 1.

6/24/2026

IRONWOOD / U.P. - Nine Upper Peninsula businesses are receiving state grants to help strengthen Michigan's downtowns. The Michigan Economic Development Corporation awarded more than $1.5 million through its Match on Main program, providing reimbursement grants of up to $25,000 for new and expanding small businesses. Among the Upper Peninsula recipients are Z's Hometown Market in Wakefield with $25,000, L'Anse Beer Company with $15,000, and UP-N-Smoke BBQ in Ironwood with $25,000. In all, 69 businesses across Michigan received funding through the program.