Wild Rivers Interpretive Center tells story of Florence County

October 29, 2026

FLORENCE, Wis. — The Wild Rivers Interpretive Center & Gift Shop holds a unique place in Florence. Because of the center’s close access to U.S. 2, it is a convenient place for travelers to stop,…

Windy days expand Ridge Fire in Marquette County

The Ridge Fire in Marquette County grew by about 30 acres on its west side in recent days due to…

Wausaukee man sentenced to 181 years in prison

MARINETTE, Wis. — A Wausaukee, Wis., man has been sentenced to nearly two centuries in prison for multiple counts of…

Rural universities want in on state’s free tuition for associate degrees

(This story was originally published by Bridge Michigan, a nonprofit and nonpartisan news organization. Visit the newsroom online: bridgemi.com.) A…

DNR groundwater standards for PFAS advance in Wisconsin

Wisconsin has passed groundwater standards for so-called forever chemicals known as PFAS. After previous failed attempts, the policymaking board for…

Remember when?

IRON MOUNTAIN — A century ago today, on Oct. 28, 1926, baseball legend George Herman “Babe” Ruth brought his famous…

Lifestyles

From spooky specials to seasonal fun, area establishments celebrate Halloween

IRON MOUNTAIN — Whether you’re looking for a frightfully fun outing, a festive place…

IRON MOUNTAIN — Other local entertainment includes: BIG 10 SPORTS BAR & GRILL, QUINNESEC — Today,…

Local entertainment slated for the week

Local Sports

Brewers beat Rays 4-1 in Game 5 to win first World Series title in franchise history

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — The small-ball Milwaukee Brewers playing in the smallest market…

Injury-riddled Packers look to boost ground game

Regional champions

North Dickinson closed out the regular season at home Tuesday and earned a Senior Night volleyball…

Seniors lead Nordics past BR-H

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