Spooner Man Sentenced on Reduced Charges in Sex Assault Case

Court Orders Consecutive Jail Sentence.

Water Advisory Issued for South Twin Beach, Amery, and Clear Lake Beach

High E. coli levels detected; advisory remains in effect until water tests confirm bacteria levels have returned to safe standards.

DPI Awards $18.5 Million in Federal Funding to Support Charter School Planning, Expansion

27 Wisconsin Charter Schools Receive Funding for Planning, Growth, and Expansion.

Wisconsin Drivers Can Now Get An Iola Car Show License Plate

New Specialty Plate Celebrates Iconic Event While Supporting Local Nonprofits.

Chippewa Falls Man Sentenced to 7 Years for Illegally Possessing Firearms, Ammunition

Michael A. Raskie Jr. had firearms, silencers, and hundreds of rounds of ammunition

Northwest Wisconsin Highway Construction Update - Jun.12, 2026

Road construction project updates from WisDOT for Barron, Burnett, Polk, Rusk, Sawyer, and Washburn counties.

Gov. Evers Delivers Radio Address, Celebrates Record-Breaking Year for Wisconsin Tourism for the Fourth Year in a Row

Gov. Tony Evers today delivered his weekly radio address.

The Shell Lake Laker Weekly News - Jun. 12, 2026

Check out all the goings-on at the Shell Lake School District in the latest edition of the Laker Weekly News!

View Today's Obituaries on DrydenWire – Jun. 12, 2026

9 New, 1 Updated Obituaries Posted on DrydenWire Today.

Morning Headlines - Friday, Jun. 12, 2026

The latest U.S., World, and Wisconsin news, plus today’s Meme of the Day.

Senator Quinn Blasts DNR Over Plan to Close Brule Fish Hatchery Despite Bipartisan Funding Approval

Senator says agency ignored unanimous JFC action and funding approved to keep hatchery operating.

Spooner, Wisconsin THC Bust Ends With Second Sentencing

Traffic Stop for Speeding Led to Discovery of Over 2,500 Grams of THC.

DHS Monitoring Continues to Show High Levels of Tick Activity Statewide

Encourages Wisconsinites to understand tick activity, report ticks, and prevent against disease.

Wisconsin Turkey Harvest Surpasses Five-Year Average in 2026 Spring Season

Hunters Registered 47,725 Birds as State Celebrates 50 Years of Wild Turkey Restoration.

Washburn County Tourism Generates $56 Million Economic Impact in 2025

New State Data Shows Visitor Spending Supported Hundreds of Jobs and Millions in Tax Revenue.

Spooner Woman Sentenced in Six-Figure Burnett Buried Safe Theft Case

Discarded Cigarette Butt, Phone Records, and Lengthy Investigation Led to Conviction.

Washburn County Disposition and Warrant Status Reports - Jun. 11, 2026

This week's criminal & traffic disposition, and warrant status reports for Washburn County.

Sawyer County Disposition and Warrant Status Reports - Jun. 11, 2026

This week's criminal & traffic disposition, and warrant status reports for Sawyer County.

Rusk County Disposition and Warrant Status Reports - Jun. 11, 2026

This week's criminal & traffic disposition, and warrant status reports for Rusk County.

Polk County Disposition and Warrant Status Reports - Jun. 11, 2026

This week's criminal & traffic disposition, and warrant status reports for Polk County.

Burnett County Disposition and Warrant Status Reports - Jun. 11, 2026

This week's criminal & traffic disposition, and warrant status reports for Burnett County.

Barron County Disposition and Warrant Status Reports - Jun. 11, 2026

This week's criminal & traffic disposition, and warrant status reports for Barron County.

Morning Headlines - Thursday, Jun. 11, 2026

The latest U.S., World, and Wisconsin news, plus today’s Meme of the Day.

Governor Evers Approves WIS 70 Resurfacing Project

Load Restrictions Lifted Ahead Of June 15 Start For WIS 70 Reconstruction Work.