Natural Connections: Whip-Poor-Will
'Just like the golden-winged warblers I wrote about last week, whip-poor-wills are an example of a common bird that is in decline'
'Walk For The Animals' Fundraiser Event Postponed Due To Heat
The Washburn County Area Humane Society event postponed due to the extreme heat warning in the forecast
Chetek Police Receive Facebook Videos Of Male Making ‘Disturbing' References About Young Children
Tyler Bronstad, 22, of Chetek Wisconsin, has been arrested after the authorities received multiple Facebook videos making 'disturbing videos referencing young children'
COVID-19 Update: Thursday, June 3, 2021
Today's COVID-19 daily update for Barron, Burnett, Polk, Rusk, Sawyer, and Washburn counties.
Woman Sentenced On Conviction From Polk County Drug Bust
The Court sentenced Marlaina Tibbetts, the first of two women that were charged following a 2020 drug bust in Polk County.
Burnett County Disposition And Warrant Status Reports
This week's criminal & traffic disposition, and warrant status reports for Burnett County
Sawyer County Disposition And Warrant Status Reports
This week's criminal & traffic disposition, and warrant status reports for Sawyer County
Washburn County Disposition And Warrant Status Reports
This week's criminal & traffic disposition, and warrant status reports for Washburn County
Registered Sex Offender Sentenced To 12 Years For Possessing Child Pornography
Anthony A. Atkins, 47, Webster, Wisconsin, was sentenced to 144 months in federal prison for possessing child pornography
Convicted Sex Offender Released And Homeless In Rusk County
A convicted sex offender was released on Tuesday, June 1, 2021, and is currently homeless
COVID-19 Update: Wednesday, June 2, 2021
Today's COVID-19 daily update for Barron, Burnett, Polk, Rusk, Sawyer, and Washburn counties.
Barron County Public Health Offering Free J&J COVID-19 Vaccine To Anyone Ages 18+
Walk-ins are welcome on Fridays from 8:30am to11:00am and 1:00pm to 4:00pm.
New Emergency Response Team Created In Barron County
Emergency Service of Barron County announces a newly created Rescue Task Force trained to quickly access, stabilize, and extract critically wounded victims of an active shooter situation.
WATCH: 'Positive Tuesday' W/ Ben & Fitzy - Episode #53
DrydenWire founder Ben Dryden and Barron County Sheriff Chris Fitzgerald returned today for their weekly 'Positive Tuesday' w/ Ben & Fitzy show.
COVID-19 Update: Tuesday, June 1, 2021
Today's COVID-19 daily update for Barron, Burnett, Polk, Rusk, Sawyer, and Washburn counties.
Gov. Evers: Rainbow Pride Flag To Be Flown Statewide In Celebration Of Pride Month
Governor signs executive orders directing state agencies to use gender-neutral language, prohibiting use of state and federal funds for conversion therapy
Barron County Weekly Jail Bookings Report
This week's Jail Bookings Report from the Barron County Sheriff's Department
Burnett County Weekly Jail Bookings Report
This week's Jail Bookings Report from the Burnett County Sheriff's Office
Polk County Weekly Jail Bookings Report
This week's Jail Bookings Report from the Polk County Sheriff's Office
Rusk County Weekly Jail Bookings Report
This week's Jail Bookings Report from the Rusk County Sheriff's Office
Sawyer County Weekly Jail Bookings Report
This week's Jail Bookings Report from the Sawyer County Sheriff's Office
Washburn County Weekly Jail Bookings Report
This week's Jail Bookings Report from the Washburn County Sheriff's Office
Washburn County Announces Hire Of New County Veterans Service Officer
Washburn County announces the hire of new County Veteran’s Service Officer Joe Schmidt, of New Richmond.
Northwest WI Regional Weekly Construction Update
This week's construction update for our region from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation