School Closings - Monday, Feb. 21, 2022
The following list of schools have announced a closing, delay, or early dismissal today.
Winter Storm Today Into Tuesday
Prolonged period of snow with accumulations of 10-18”+ in the heaviest band expected today and Tuesday
'PRESIDENT'S DAY SALE!' - This Week At Schmitz's Economart!
Check out this week's great deals going on now thru Sunday at Schmitz's Economart!
Brian Cole: 'A Family Reunion' - Part 2
"Last week we saw Joseph reveal himself to his brothers for the first time, so now we get into the meat of this revealing."
Winter Storm To Bring Significant Snow Totals Monday And Tuesday
A Winter Storm Watch has been issued for much of our area.
UPDATE: Missing Boys From Washburn County Found Safe
The missing boys have been found safe.
Small Space Gardening: Sun Patterns And Soil Types
Small Space Gardening by Diane Dryden is a series of garden articles that will run every two weeks as the gardening year progresses.
Assistant D.A. Sheila Yohnk Leaving Washburn County D.A’s Office
A job posting for the position of Assistant District Attorney for Washburn County has been posted
The Laker News!
Highlight: Primary Election Results
Amazon Increases Prime Membership Price For New & Current Members
Amazon announces prime membership rate increase.
First Death From Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome In Children Associated With Covid-19 Reported In Wisconsin
There have been 183 MIS-C cases reported in Wisconsin.
DNR Asks Public To Report Black Bear Den Locations For New Research Study
Public reporting will increase the study’s success and the accuracy of the black bear population model.
Second Person Sentenced In Polk Drug House Case
Meth, Marijuana, & Drug Packaging Materials Found Inside House.
ICYMI: Gov. Evers Announces Nearly $30 Million To Support, Expand EMS Services
Gov. Evers created and released a plan to use $7.4 million all funds to implement an additional 16% rate increase for emergency transportation providers.
Movie Review: 'Death On The Nile'
Legendary Belgian detective Hercule Poirot is back ... and so is his ridiculous mustache.
Natural Connections: Why Is Grass Green?
Why are most plants green? The answer is more complex - and unknown - that you might think.
Burnett County Disposition And Warrant Status Reports - Feb. 17, 2022
This week's criminal & traffic disposition, and warrant status reports for Burnett County
Sawyer County Disposition And Warrant Status Reports - Feb. 17, 2022
This week's criminal & traffic disposition, and warrant status reports for Sawyer County
Washburn County Disposition And Warrant Status Reports - Feb. 17, 2022
This week's criminal & traffic disposition, and warrant status reports for Washburn County
Judge Yackel Orders Maximum Sentence On Child Sexual Assault Conviction
Plea Agreement Recommended 20 Years; Judge Orders 40.
Investigation Leads To New Charges Of Child Sexual Assault For Registered Sex Offender
State Requests $25,000 Cash Bond; Court Orders $10,000.
Rep. Dave Armstrong Responds To Gov. Evers' State Of The State Address
"As I reviewed the Governor’s address to the Legislature, it struck me that many of the great things he talked about [...] are almost entirely in spite of his actions as Governor for the last four years."
Gov. Evers Delivers 2022 State Of The State Address
Gov. Tony Evers delivered his 2022 State of the State address on Tuesday evening.
Shell Lake Police Department's Monthly Police Blotter For February, 2022
Monthly report from January 7, 2022, thru February 10, 2022.