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BAFTA, BBC apologize for racial slur during awards

International News

LONDON (AP) — The British Academy Film Awards and BBC apologized Monday for a racial slur that was broadcast during Sunday's show while two stars of the film "Sinners" were onstage. The Tourette syndrome campaigner who shouted the slur said he was "deeply mortified" and what he said was ...

Grounded due to weather

Local News

IRON MOUNTAIN — For the first time in 23 years, the Kiwanis Ski Club lost its entire weekend of ski jumping at Pine Mountain due to the weather — and the sport’s governing body lost one of its favorite events on the International Continental Cup circuit. “It’s always a highlight ...

Fair board votes against saving 1939 exhibition hall

Local News

IRON MOUNTAIN — In a 7-3 decision, the Dickinson County Fair Board has decided to tear down “concession row” at the fairgrounds in Norway. The exhibition hall on the west side of the fairgrounds leading to the grandstand was built in 1939 and is need of repair. According to unapproved ...

St. Vincent Tree Service climbing in the business

Local News

NIAGARA, Wis. — St. Vincent Tree Service, which is going on 11 years in business, specializes in "goin' where the big trucks can't." The business is operated by Chris St. Vincent, with help from his daughter, Tayler, as secretary, and support from his wife, Danielle. "I think you ...

Iron River to welcome Olympian Baumgartner on Wednesday

Local News

IRON RIVER — The Iron River community will welcome home Olympic champion snowboarder Nick Baumgartner on Wednesday after his recent participation in the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy. A 2022 Olympic gold medalist, Baumgartner again represented Team USA on the world stage this year. While ...