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01/03/2026

The Hurley -vs- Webster Girls Basketball game scheduled for noon today has been delayed until 2:00 this afternoon. Our broadcast on OLDIES 102.9-FM will begin just after 1:30 this afternoon.

01/02/2026

SNOWMOBILE TRAIL REPORT 1/2/2026

WHITE THUNDER RIDERS
The White Thunder Riders Snowmobile Club in Northern Iron County Reporting that All their trails are 100% OPEN, and groomed just in time for the weekend.

GOGEBIC AREA GROOMING
Crews out working hard and all of the trails in our area are in good shape overall. There are still many low branches and whips, it’s getting better but a slow process. Here is the trail-by-trail update:
Trail 1-Groomed smooth heading south between Trail 2 and Presque Isle. A few branches and whips but getting better. Trail 1 between Marenisco and Trail 100 same condition. Trail 1 heading west and north from the 1/100 intersection is still closed due to logging.
Trail 2-Groomed and smooth through Marenisco to the groomer turnaround.
Trail 13-Rerouted from the 13/100 intersection to head north to Camp 6 road and then east/southeast to the Trail 13/2 intersection. Groomed and fairly smooth with a couple water hole/hazard section. Also a few sections with many low branch’s/whips so use caution. Trail 13 is closed heading southeast from the 13/100 intersection due to logging and has not been groomed or brushed.
Trail 100-Groomed and pretty smooth with a couple of minor rough sections and one minor water hole. Some low branches/whips but overall, in good condition for this time of the year.

GOGEBIC RANGE TRAIL AUTHORITY
We are unfortunately down one machine. The Tucker is down until we get a new track.
Good news is we have Carter and Jeremiah spending their New Year’s out grooming.
Trail 2 from the Wisconsin/Michigan boarder to Marenisco. We heard from a club member that trail 2 through Morgan Mine is holding up so we will hit that another night!
Trail 8 will also get done!
11s is still unsafe for any groomer to go down. PLEASE ride with caution!

MERCER SNO-GOERS
Trail Report 12/31/2025
8- Open/ Groomed
8a- Open/ Partially Groomed, has soft spots
9- Open/ Groomed
9a- Open/ Groomed
10- Open/ Groomed
10a- Open/ Groomed
10e- Open/ Groomed
11- Open/Groomed
12- Open from 13 to 12B intersection/Groomed. Closed from 12B intersection to Swamp Creek Rd.
12a- Open/ Groomed
12b- Open/ Groomed
14- Open/ Groomed
17n- Open/ Groomed
17s- Open/ Groomed
19- RR #2 is Open/ Groomed, 19S to Vilas Open/Groomed, Lazy ace to CTY J- Closed
19b- Closed/ Partially Groomed
20- Open/ Groomed
21- Open/ Groomed
51e- Open/ Partially Groomed
182b- Open/ Groomed
182- Open/ Groomed
Closed = Impassable, trees & Brush or trails leading to lakes.
Partially Groomed = Wet Swamps, no access with Tractors yet.
Trails are overall in Good-Great condition. We still are unable to groom across numerous swamps so they could be wet and bumpy.
Our crew is still working on trails 12 and 19. These trails are especially difficult as they are mostly swamp and the trees and brush from the storm that have fallen have made things incredibly difficult to navigate.
The Turtle Flambeau Flowage and Lake of the Falls have been fully marked, please ride next to the stakes and be careful. Conditions can change rapidly.
Please be patient with us, after the near 2 feet of fresh snow and the amount of holiday traffic we have, our base didn't fully set up which will lead to moguls on the trails. Be rest assured our entire fleet will be out all day every day to stay on top of it.
As always ride right, ride smart, and ride sober.

01/02/2026

IRONWOOD - Michigan lawmakers are debating the cancellation of over $600 million in approved work projects, including a $1.2 million grant for Labor and Delivery Services at Aspirus Ironwood Hospital. Republican Senator Ed McBroom noted that most canceled funding was already spent. He added that Aspirus Ironwood declined their grant after a nearby facility closed, but didn’t inform lawmakers. House Speaker Republican Matt Hall defended the cancellations, blaming the grant-holding department. McBroom confirmed the Ironwood funds are still available but require a law change for reallocation to other Upper Peninsula health providers. Governor Whitmer’s Press Secretary, Stacey LaRouche, called the House Republicans’ actions “cruel” cuts that “will kill jobs and raise costs.”

01/02/2026

MICHIGAMME TOWNSHIP - A Marquette County man and teenager were both injured after their snowmobile collided in Michigamme Township Wednesday. The Marquette County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) said it responded to a snowmobile crash along Trail 8 at around 11:00 a.m. A snowmobile driven by the 73-year-old Ely Township man collided with one driven by a 15-year-old boy from Michigamme. The crash remains under investigation. The 73-year-old man was thrown from his snowmobile; The sheriff’s office did not specify the condition of the teen. Both were taken to a nearby hospital.

01/02/2026

RADISSON, WI - A Northwest Wisconsin man is behind bars after a deadly stabbing in Sawyer County. It happened on Tuesday in the town of Radisson, which is about 26 miles from Hayward. According to the Sawyer County Sheriff’s Office. When they arrived, they found 61-year-old Lynette Coaty’s body with stab wounds. Police arrested 37-year-old Yevhen Kravchenko, of Radisson about 2 hours later. He’s now being held in the Sawyer County Jail and is awaiting his first court appearance.

01/02/2026

NEW YORK (AP) — Enhanced tax credits that have helped Americans offset the cost of Affordable Care Act health insurance for the last four years expired yesterday. The arrival of the New Year's Day deadline with no fix from Congress cemented higher health costs for millions of Americans, including many self-employed workers, small business owners, farmers and ranchers. The change represents a failure by lawmakers to address an affordability issue that many Americans have raised as a top concern ahead of the 2026 midterms. Premium costs are expected to rise by 114% this year, according to an analysis by the health care research nonprofit KFF.

01/02/2026

BAYFIELD / ASHLAND COUNTY - The Bayfield County Sheriff’s Office announced that K-9 Parker retired this week. He has been on the squad for six years, helping with numerous drug seizures, searches for suspects, and finding missing people. The sheriff’s office said K-9 Parker was the first police K-9 in the sheriff’s office’s history and has helped mold the K-9 program they have today. Officials shared that K-9 Parker retired due to unexpected health problems, but he will now enjoy the days at home with Sergeant Dave Renz. Meanwhile, in Ashland County K-9 Chase worked his last shift this past week. K9 Chase has worked with the Ashland police department for nine years and has helped Ashland County and other counties when needed. K-9 Chase will now get to stay at home and relax with his handler, Officer Nick Ovaska.

01/02/2026

CABLE, WI - The seventh annual North End Snowshoe Classic, hosted by the North End Ski Club, is tomorrow, starting at 9:45 a.m. for the 10 km or 10 a.m. for the 5 km at the North End Trailhead near Cable. The looped course utilizes both ski and bike trails. Awards are given to overall and age group winners, and all racers receive homemade bread and jam. Online only registration closes at 6 p.m. today, at www.northendskiclub.org. Bib pick-up is at the North End Cabin on Saturday morning at 9 a.m. Proceeds benefit the North End Ski Club and Great Divide Ambulance Service. The North End Classic Trail will be closed until about noon. Full details are at northendskiclub.org

The North End Ski Club is a cross country ski club based in Cable, Wisconsin open to all people interested in outdoor activities. We pride ourselves in our well groomed North End classic and skate trails, snowshoe trails, and our warming cabin.

12/31/2025

12/31/2025

IRON COUNTY, MICHIGAN - The Michigan State Police Iron Mountain Post is requesting the public’s help in finding a missing adult man and woman. The MSP says 32-year-old Paige Nichols and 46-year-old David Hunt II were last seen in the Iron River, Michigan on December 19. Paige is described as a white female, about 5’2” tall, weighing 180 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes. David is described as a white male, 5’9” tall, 215 pounds, with a bald/shaved head and green colored eyes. The MSP says the two may be traveling on foot.

12/31/2025

N. WISCONSIN - Wisconsin’s 2025 elk hunt has wrapped up.
and saw 13 successful harvests from over 26,000 applicants, which the DNR calls a success. State hunters filled all nine Black River zone tags (five antlerless, four bull) and harvested four bulls in the Clam Lake zone against an eight-bull quota, totaling seven bulls and five antlerless elk. Tribal hunters can hunt until Jan. 4, 2026. The $7 application fees support the DNR’s Elk Management Program for habitat and research. The 2026 application period is projected for March 1-May 31, with the season starting Oct. 17. Find more information at dnr.wisconsin.gov under hunting.

12/31/2025

UPPER MICHIGAN - Lifelong Hancock resident and former 110th District Representative Michael ‘Mike’ Lahti has died at age 80. His official obituary states he suffered an apparent heart attack and died at UP Health System - Portage, surrounded by family. A funeral service is scheduled for noon on Saturday in Hancock.