10/22/2025

L’ANSE - The L’Anse Police Department is currently seeking public assistance to identify the driver and/or owner of a truck involved in a recent incident. According to a statement released by the Baraga County Sheriff’s Office, the L’Anse Police are investigating an unspecified incident involving a truck. While details surrounding the event remain scarce, it has been confirmed that the incident was not a traffic crash. Further information regarding the nature of the incident has not yet been released by L’Anse Police. Authorities are urging anyone who may have information that could aid in identifying the driver or the truck’s owner to come forward. Individuals with relevant details are encouraged to contact the L’Anse Police Department directly.

10/22/2025

UPPER MICHIGAN - Former Republican Rep. Beau LaFave, who represented Michigan’s 108th State House District from 2017 to 2022, says he will run for Michigan’s 38th State Senate District which includes Gogebic and Ontonagon Counties, in the 2026 election according to a social media announcement.  Republican Chris Reynolds and Democrat Kelli van Ginhoven also running for that seat.  Sen. Ed McBroom (R-38th State Senate District) cannot run again due to term limits.

10/22/2025

MADISON - Governor Tony Evers is warning Wisconsinites that Wisconsin’s Foodshare program will run out of funding at the end of the month unless the government shutdown ends.  Evers says they received a notice from the Trump Administration that there will be insufficient funds to pay November’s SNAP benefits.  Also, Funding for the FoodShare and food stamps programs are set to expire next week.