Northwest Area Students Advance To State After Conservation Speaking Contest

First-place student speakers from three counties earn spots at the statewide competition in March.

Traffic Stop Leads To Drug Bust, Felony Meth Conviction

Man Avoids Prison; Ordered To Comply With DOC While On Probation.

Sawyer County Disposition And Warrant Status Reports - Feb. 5, 2026

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

Heart Health Month

By Tina Opelt, APNP, FNP-BC, Family Nurse Practitioner

Wisconsin Man Charged With Abuse Of Young Child Resulting In Physical Injuries

Criminal Complaint Details Alleged Pattern Of Escalating Physical Abuse.

Sawyer County Weekly Jail Bookings Report - Feb. 3, 2026

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

Sen. Romaine Quinn Discusses Legislative Priorities On January Edition Of DrydenWire Live!

Wisconsin’s 25th District State Senator joined Ben Dryden for a wide-ranging discussion on early-session developments in Madison.

Propane Truck Catches Fire After Two-Vehicle Crash In Dewey Township

Driver Trapped, Rescued Following Collision At State Road 70 And County Road H.

Sawyer County Disposition And Warrant Status Reports - Jan. 29, 2026

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

Criminal Complaint: Driver Admits Intoxication, Arrested After Dangerous Erratic Driving

Vehicle Crossed Center Line, Allegedly Forced Other Motorist Into Ditch.

Sawyer County Weekly Jail Bookings Report - Jan. 27, 2026

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

School Closings For Monday, Jan. 26, 2026

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

Competency Exam Ordered For Wisconsin Man Charged In Brutal Homicide Case

Radisson Woman Was Stabbed to Death; Former Resident Of Property Charged.

Sheriff Doug Mrotek Reflects On Career, Will Not Seek Re-Election In 2026

Sawyer County sheriff plans to retire after more than 43 years of law enforcement service.

School Closings For Friday, Jan. 23, 2026

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

Sawyer County Disposition And Warrant Status Reports - Jan. 22, 2026

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

Sentencing Of Second Man Concludes Violent WI Incident Involving Firearms, Explosives

Violent Altercation Over Security Cameras Resulted In Law Enforcement Response.

Sawyer County Weekly Jail Bookings Report - Jan. 20, 2026

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

New Criminal Complaint Alleges Bernard Seidling Defied Court-Ordered Bond Conditions

New court filings in Washburn County outline fresh felony charges against Bernard Seidling.

Sawyer County Disposition And Warrant Status Reports - Jan. 15, 2026

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

Wisconsin Man Convicted In Sawyer County Case Involving Drugs, Juvenile Victim

42-Year-Old Eau Claire Man Convicted of Felony Child Enticement; Court Imposes Evaluations and Minor-Contact Restrictions.

25th Senate District Candidate Charly Ray Joins Ben Dryden For Live Conversation

Conversation offered viewers a chance to get to know the Democratic candidate.

Sawyer County Weekly Jail Bookings Report - Jan. 13, 2026

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

Charly Ray To Join Ben Dryden Live Tuesday Morning On DrydenWire

Democratic candidate for Wisconsin’s 25th Senate District to participate in live, unscripted conversation.