Milroy Introduces Free Fishing Weekend Legislation For Veterans

Bipartisan bill designates weekend in July for veterans to fish without fees

SASD's Latest Update Regarding Middle School Incident

A total of 40 students and 24 staff members have been treated at local medical facilities since the 11/10/2021 incident.

'WELCOME HUNTERS' - Hunters Stock Up Sale Going On Now At Schmitz's Economart!

This week's great deals going on now thru Sunday at Schmitz's Economart!

Northwest WI Regional Construction Update

This week’s updates from WisDOT on road construction projects for Barron, Burnett, Polk, Rusk, Sawyer, and Washburn counties.

The Laker News!

Check out all the goings-on in this week’s Laker News from the Shell Lake School District!

Spooner Fire Chief Issues Press Release Regarding Spooner Middle School Incident

Chief Vik: "A strong epoxy odor was present at the school but gas detectors did not register any levels of Carbon Monoxide or gas."

Weekly COVID-19 Update For Area Counties

This week's COVID-19 update for Barron, Burnett, Polk, Rusk, Sawyer, and Washburn counties.

SASD Issues Updated Press Release Regarding Middle School Incident

Approximately 36 students and 24 staff members have been treated at local medical facilities since Wednesday’s incident.

Spooner Middle School To Remain Closed On Friday

'At this time, the source of the irritant that made some students and staff members ill yesterday has not been determined.'

SASD: 24 Students, 20 Staff Members Received Medical Treatment Following Middle School Situation

Two students were transported to a medical facility out of the immediate area for additional care.

WATCH: Congressman Tom Tiffany On This Month's 'Breakfast W/ Tiffany' Show!

7th Congressional District Representative Tom Tiffany was back for his monthly chat with Ben Dryden of DrydenWire.com.

Washburn County Disposition And Warrant Status Reports - 11/11/21

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

UPDATE: SASD Announces Middle School Now Closed On Thursday

Spooner Area School District is continuing to investigate the source of the odor with assistance of outside agencies.

SASD Issues Press Release Regarding Spooner Middle School Evacuation

The Spooner Middle School will be open for regularly scheduled classes tomorrow, November 11, 2021.

Gov. Evers Awards $15 Million In Grants To Local Tourism Organizations

Multiple area Tourism organizations receive grants. Check out who got what!

770 Pounds Of Food!

The student council collected 770 lbs. of food for their annual Trick or Treat for Canned Goods event! Every year we’re blessed by this food drive.

UPDATE: SASD Provides Update On Spooner Middle School Situation

Students were evacuated from the middle school due to an epoxy odor that drifted into the building from the construction on the storm drains.

WATCH: 'Positive Tuesday W/ Ben & Fitzy' - Ep. #70

Barron County Sheriff Chris Fitzgerald joined DrydenWire.com founder Ben Dryden today for their latest episode of the “Positive Tuesday W/ Ben & Fitzy" show.

Washburn County Weekly Jail Bookings Report - 11/9/21

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

Matt Thompson Joins Spooner Health Board Of Directors

Spooner Health is excited to welcome Matt "Vern" Thompson to the Board of Directors.

Diane Dryden: It's Almost A Wrap

There are committees, and there are committees. Happily, for the Veteran's Memorial Waterfront Park in Spooner, their committee has been on the ball and cranking out success after success for the past 21 years.

Northwest WI Regional Construction Update

This week’s updates from WisDOT on road construction projects for Barron, Burnett, Polk, Rusk, Sawyer, and Washburn counties.

'THANK YOU TO OUR VETERANS!' - This Week's Great Deals From Schmitz's Economart!

This week's great deals going on now thru Sunday at Schmitz's Economart!

The Laker News!

This week's highlight: Veterans Day Program at Shell Lake School offers a Zoom option!