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Wolves killed for human safety

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WISCONSIN — Nine wolves were recently "trapped and humanely euthanized" by USDA Wildlife Services in northern Wisconsin as a last resort following repeated threats to human safety, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR) reported. In rural northern Price County, "verified threats to human health and safety" caused by wolves were first reported in July 2025 and continued through August 2026. "Working with USDA Wildlife Services professionals, the DNR recommended numerous non-lethal measures including auditory harassment, hazing, increased lighting, removal of ...

Launched

Community

ESCANABA — A new recreation opportunity is available to residents and visitors of Delta County. As of Sept. 26 — last Saturday — kayaks are available to rent right near the boat launch at Pioneer Trail Park. Initial reaction to the addition has been positive, said Delta County Park ...

Rivalry Swings Back to Westwood as Patriots Earn 1st Finals Title Since 2021

Local Sports

NEGAUNEE — Ishpeming Westwood and Negaunee are 10 minutes apart, so they play plenty of tennis against each other whether it’s routine dual meets or the bigger ones with conference and Upper Peninsula championships on the line. The Miners have been the one winning those meaningful meets lately with the last four U.P. Division 1 titles to their name. This, however, was Westwood’s year. The Patriots won the U.P. Finals on Tuesday for the first time since 2021, the last championship before Negaunee’s streak started, with wins in five of the day’s eight flights. Their ...

The other side of the line

Features

“Sacrifice was the code of the road,” – Bob Dylan When I heard the car door shut behind me, I knew I was on the other side of the line – that is, the line between here and out there. I think this has always been one of my favorite sounds. When I was a kid, if I wasn’t outside, I ...

Prep Schedule Oct. 2

Local Sports

Today’s games Cross country MCCAA Northern Conference Championships at Flat Rock, 1 p.m. Football Lake Linden-Hubbell at Rapid River, 7 p.m. Menominee at Gladstone, 7 p.m. Sault Ste. Marie at Escanaba, 7 p.m. L’Anse at Bark River-Harris, 7 p.m. Saturday’s games Football Calumet Copper Island Academy at Superior Central, noon Cross country Gladstone at Sault Ste. Marie Invitational, 1 p.m.