School Closings for Monday, Mar. 16, 2026

Check the latest updates for schools in DrydenWire's coverage area.

Morning Headlines - Monday, Mar. 16, 2026

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

Wisconsin Motorists Advised Not to Travel in WisDOT’s Northwest Region

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only.

Bring Your Own Power: Solutions Emerge from Wisconsin Lawmakers

Northwoods Policy Network examines legislation that would let companies—including AI data centers—generate their own electricity.

Northwest Wisconsin Highway Construction Update - Mar. 13, 2026

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

Gov. Evers Signs Eight Bills, Vetoes One

Measures include Safe Haven law expansion, new penalties for counterfeit airbags, and oral fluid testing for intoxicated drivers.

Multiple Felony Charges Filed after THC-Related Polk County Crash that Endangered Toddler

Judge Sets $5,000 Cash Bond for Somerset Man Charged in Incident.

Wisconsin Grand Jury Returns Indictments in Federal Drug, Gun, and Child Exploitation Cases

Rice Lake man charged with distributing child pornography among multiple federal indictments returned in Wisconsin.

Local Students Earn Top Placements at State Youth Speaking Contest

Washburn and Sawyer County students recognized during Wisconsin Land and Water Conservation Conference.

Aaron Marcoux: A Judge You Can Trust

Responsible. Fair. Consistent.

Gov. Evers Delivers Radio Address, Celebrates Launch of New State Film Office & Film Tax Credit Program

Gov. Tony Evers today delivered his weekly radio address.

School Closings For Friday, Mar. 13, 2026

Check the latest updates for schools in DrydenWire's coverage area.

View Today's Obituaries on DrydenWire – Mar. 13, 2026

7 New Obituaries Posted On DrydenWire today.

Morning Headlines - Friday, Mar. 13, 2026

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

Paul Wassgren Commits Additional $1 Million to House Campaign

Wassgren ended 2025 with nearly $1.5 million cash on hand, the most of any candidate in the race.

Spooner Woman Sentenced on Burnett County Drug-Related Charges

Narcotics Charges Proceed Against Co-Defendant.

Wisconsin Elections Commission Launches 2026 Election Information Hub

New online resource centralizes voter tools, election data, key dates, and security information in one easy-to-access location.

Northwood Tech Students Earn Top Honors at BPA State Leadership Conference

Qualifying Students Advance to National Competition in Nashville.

Rep. Tom Tiffany Discusses U.S.–Iran Tensions, Gubernatorial Campaign on DrydenWire Live!

Congressman Tiffany joins Ben Dryden for a wide-ranging discussion and takes questions from live viewers.

Erratic Highway Driving Leads to Felony OWI Conviction in Sawyer County

Caller Reported Dangerous Driving To Sawyer County Dispatch.

Washburn County Disposition and Warrant Status Reports - Mar. 12, 2026

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

Sawyer County Disposition and Warrant Status Reports - Mar. 12, 2026

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

Rusk County Disposition and Warrant Status Reports - Mar. 12, 2026

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

Polk County Disposition and Warrant Status Reports - Mar. 12, 2026

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