6/24/2026

MICHIGAN - Michigan is taking another step to eliminate medical debt for thousands of residents. The state announced on Monday it will wipe out $74 million in medical debt for over 71,000 individuals. This is the second round of a program that began last year, which in total has now forgiven more than $200 million in debt for roughly 280,000 Michiganders. Officials say about 1 in 11 adults in Michigan report having at least $250 in medical debt. The state is working with Undue Medical Debt to administer the relief. Meanwhile, state lawmakers are considering bills that would offer more protection against medical bill collections.

6/23/2026

BESSEMER – ATV riders be aware on SL Trail 2 between Anvil Rd and Steiger’s Home Center in Bessemer the Gogebic Range Trail Authority will be replacing culverts in that section. To prevent trail closure, you are asked to please SLOW DOWN while work takes place.

6/23/2026

VILAS COUNTY - A Vilas County woman is facing felony charges and a possible prison sentence of 20 years or more after a May 5 crash in Oneida County that killed one person and seriously injured another. Authorities say 66-year-old Linda Boebel crossed the center line and hit another SUV head-on. Prosecutors allege she was impaired, though her attorney says her blood alcohol level was below the legal limit and additional test results are pending. Boebel is due back in court on July 22.