One-Vehicle Crash Results In One Fatality; Second Person Left With Severe Injuries

Authorities say that the driver sustained severe injuries and died at the crash scene.

COVID-19 Daily Update: Wednesday, October 21

Wisconsin COVID-19 daily update including numbers for Barron, Burnett, Polk, Rusk, Sawyer, and Washburn counties

COVID-19 Daily Update: Tuesday, October 20

Wisconsin COVID-19 daily update including numbers for Barron, Burnett, Polk, Rusk, Sawyer, and Washburn counties

Polk County Weekly Jail Bookings Report

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

COVID-19 Daily Update: Monday, October 19

COVID-19 daily update for Barron, Burnett, Polk, Rusk, Sawyer, and Washburn counties

COVID-19 Daily Update: Friday, October 16

Wisconsin COVID-19 update including Barron, Burnett, Polk, Rusk, Sawyer, and Washburn counties

COVID-19 Daily Update: Thursday, October 15

Wisconsin COVID-19 update including Barron, Burnett, Polk, Rusk, Sawyer, and Washburn counties

UPDATE: Polk County Authorities Release Name Of Victim From Fatal UTV Crash

Alcohol Believed To Be Factor In Fatal UTV Crash

Senator Schachtner: To Protect Hunting Heritage, We Must Act On CWD

Guest column from Senator Patty Schachtner

COVID-19 Daily Update: Wednesday, October 14

Wisconsin COVID-19 update including Barron, Burnett, Polk, Rusk, Sawyer, and Washburn counties

COVID-19 Daily Update: Tuesday, October 13

Wisconsin COVID-19 update including Barron, Burnett, Polk, Rusk, Sawyer, and Washburn counties

Polk County Weekly Jail Bookings Report

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

COVID-19 Daily Update: Monday, October 12

Wisconsin COVID-19 update including Barron, Burnett, Polk, Rusk, Sawyer, and Washburn counties

Healthy Minute: October Is Domestic Violence Awareness Month

“911, what is your emergency?” This question was heard 183 times in Burnett County and 242 times in Polk county by men, women and children in 2019, calling for help

COVID-19 Daily Update: Sunday, October 11

Wisconsin COVID-19 update including Barron, Burnett, Polk, Rusk, Sawyer, and Washburn counties

Alcohol Believed To Be Factor In Fatal UTV Crash In Polk County

The operator was stabilized on scene and flown by Life Link III helicopter to a trauma center in Minnesota

COVID-19 Daily Update: Saturday, October 10

Wisconsin COVID-19 update including Barron, Burnett, Polk, Rusk, Sawyer, and Washburn counties

UPDATE: 2nd Person Dies From Crash In Polk County; Authorities Release Names Of Victims

The Polk County Sheriff’s Office says that the male driver of the minivan also died

COVID-19 Daily Update: Friday, October 9

Wisconsin COVID-19 update including Barron, Burnett, Polk, Rusk, Sawyer, and Washburn counties

2-Vehicle Fatal Crash In Polk County

Authorities in Polk County responded to a 911 call reporting a two-vehicle crash in the Town of Apple River today

COVID-19 Daily Update: Thursday, October 8

Wisconsin COVID-19 update including Barron, Burnett, Polk, Rusk, Sawyer, and Washburn counties

COVID-19 Daily Update: Wednesday, October 7

Wisconsin COVID-19 Update including Barron, Burnett, Polk, Rusk, Sawyer, and Washburn counties

COVID-19 Daily Update: Tuesday, October 6

Wisconsin COVID-19 Update including Barron, Burnett, Polk, Rusk, Sawyer, and Washburn counties

Polk County Weekly Jail Bookings Report

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