La Pointe Police Department

05/31/2026

ATV/UTV law changes take effect June 1; Review today
Posted Friday, May 29, 2026 11:38 am
News from WI DNR
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) urges ATV and UTV riders to review recent law changes that take effect June 1.
Numerous law changes and updates pertaining to ATV and UTV operation are detailed in the 2026 ATV/UTV regulations.
Updates include:
Operators and passengers are all required to wear a seatbelt in a UTV.
Intentionally causing damage with an ATV or UTV can cost you more than a fine – up to three times the cost to repair the damage.

ATV or UTV operators may not tow objects bearing any person on a trail or route. Towing persons on ice is limited to 10 mph.
UTVs now have window tint restrictions.
For questions or clarification regarding these new rules, contact your local DNR conservation warden or DNR Customer Service at 888-936-7463 (888-WDNRINFO).
“As always ride safe by wearing your helmets and seatbelts, knowing the rules and riding sober,” said Lt. Jacob Holsclaw, DNR off-highway vehicle administrator.
Learn more about riding safely in Wisconsin and sign up for a safety course on the DNR’s website.

04/18/2026

https://wi.my.xcelenergy.com/s/outage-safety/outage-map

Track electric outages and Public Safety Power Outages (PSPS) events near you, get near real-time updates and find resources to keep you safe.

04/18/2026

Based on April 17-18, 2026 data, Xcel Energy shows multiple outages in the Ashland/Madeline Island area, with some estimated restoration times set for 3:15 p.m. on April 18, 2026. For the most accurate, real-time information specific to your location, please check the Xcel Energy outage map or report outages by calling 1-800-895-4999.
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Key Information for Madeline Island/Ashland Area:
Active Outages: Multiple incidents are reported in the Ashland area, with crews working.
Restoration Times: Specific estimated restoration times listed include 3:15 p.m. on April 18, 2026.
How to Check: Use the Xcel Energy outage map for live updates, or sign up for alerts via Xcel Energy My Account.

04/18/2026

The La Pointe Police Department would like to thank the members of Xcel for their hard work and quick response. This AM numerous members of Xcel Energy responded to the island and have been busy working to return power to the island.

It should be noted that the La Pointe Town Roads Crew and the La Pointe Fire and Madeline Island Ambulance members responded to aid in road clearing and traffic direction prevent incidents with the numerous power lines
on the ground and across roadways.

La Pointe Police.

04/17/2026

Residence and visitors, on Madeline Island, Please be careful if you must go out. There are several trees down on power lines and across roads. Roads crew, EMS/Fire and Police are actively checking the area and clearing roads. Be safe.

04/05/2026

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With April recognized as National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, Minnesota and Wisconsin are enforcing distracted driving laws.

03/21/2026

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03/11/2026

FERRY STATUS UPDATE: Regular ferry service will resume on (Thursday) March 12, 2026. We will be running the following schedule until ice conditions improve.

03/11/2026

03/05/2026

Ice road is closed.

The La Pointe/Madeline Island windsled operates daily (Mon-Fri: 7:30 AM – 4:45 PM; Sat/Sun: 9 AM – 4:15 PM) when ice is too thick for ferries but too thin for cars. The service connects Bayfield and La Pointe, with schedules subject to change based on weather.