Northwest WI Regional Weekly Construction Update - Sept. 23, 2022

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

Polk County Disposition And Warrant Status Reports - Sept. 22, 2022

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

Man Sentenced For Shooting Incident That Occurred Outside Liquor Store

The Court has sentenced a man for a conviction from a shooting incident that occurred in Polk County.

VA Expands Presumptive Condition Locations And Locations For Agent Orange Exposure

The VA’s list of presumptive conditions now applies to veterans who served any time in several new locations.

Rep. Gae Magnafici: DSPS Backlog

A Column by Representative Magnafici

Polk County Weekly Jail Bookings Report - Sept. 20, 2022

This week's Jail Bookings Report from the Polk County Sheriff's Office.

Motorcycle Crash In Polk County Leads To OWI Arrest, 11th Offense

Thomas S Barthman, 58, from Osceola, has been arrested for operating a motor vehicle under the influence, 11th offense.

Northwest WI Regional Construction Update - Sept. 16, 2022

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

Sheriff's Office: Body Found Believed To Be Missing Person From Polk County

The body found is believed to be missing 58-year-old Michael Minteer who was last seen on Tuesday, September 6th.

UPDATE: Sheriff’s Office Issues Updated Press Release Regarding Missing Person

Minteer may be in possession of a handgun and suffers from a mental health disorder.

SCAM ALERT: Indianhead Credit Union Warns Of Phishing Attack

This type of scam is an automatic calling system that targets a group of phone numbers by automatically going down a list in order to phish information from people.

Polk County Disposition And Warrant Status Reports - Sept. 15, 2022

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

Polk County Sheriff's Office Seeking Information Regarding Missing Person

Polk County Sheriff's Office is seeking the public's help locating a suspect.

Authorities Searching For Suspect That Fled Scene After Report Of Stolen Vehicle In Amery

Authorities in Polk County are searching for a suspect that fled a scene after law enforcement responded to a report of a vehicle theft.

UPDATE: Authorities Release Name Of Deceased From Fatal Crash On County Road G

Polk County Sheriff Brent Waak states that the deceased has been identified as 21-year-old William J. Wagner from rural St. Croix Falls, WI.

Polk County Weekly Jail Bookings Report - Sept. 13, 2022

This week's Jail Bookings Report from the Polk County Sheriff's Office.

Two-Vehicle Crash In Polk County Results In Fatality

A two-vehicle crash on Sunday has resulted in a fatality.

Northwest WI Regional Construction Update - Sept. 11, 2022

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

Mayo Clinic Health System Hometown Health Grant Awards Northlakes Community Clinic $10,000

Grant to assist in expanding their Behavioral Health Wing in Turtle Lake.

Polk County Disposition And Warrant Status Reports - Sept. 8, 2022

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

Crash On Hwy 65 In Polk County Results In Fatality

On September 5th, Daniel Forsberg had succumbed to his injuries and passed away.

$500 Cash Bond Ordered On Charges Of Child Sex Assault, Child Porn, & Providing Drugs To Children

34-Yr-Old Man Allegedly Sexually Assaulted Children Under Age 16 After Giving Them Drugs

Polk County Weekly Jail Bookings Report - Sept. 06, 2022

This week's Jail Bookings Report from the Polk County Sheriff's Office.

Free Child Care Foundational Training Courses Offered By Northwood Tech This Fall

4 basic courses commonly required to obtain state or county certification or licensing to work in a childcare setting.