(UPDATE) Spooner School Board Votes 5-2 On 4th Quarter Attendance Plan

SASD's Board of Education will take up a voted Monday night during a Regular Meeting of the BOA

Spooner Health Opens Up More Eligibility Groups For COVID Vaccine

The vaccine clinic will be held on Friday, March 19 from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.

Search Warrant At Hayward Residence Reveals Firearms, Marijuana, Heroin; 5 People Charged

Felony drug-related charges have been filed against 5 people in Sawyer County

'OUR FAMILY SALE!' - This Week At Schmitz's Economart!

Check out this week's great deals going on at Schmitz's Economart

Daily COVID-19 Update: Sunday, March 14, 2021

Today's COVID update for Barron, Burnett, Polk, Rusk, Sawyer, and Washburn counties.

Brian Cole: 'The School of Hard Knocks' - Part 3

"Picking it up from last week we’re gonna now see Laban bringin’ the crazy!"

The Laker News

Check out all the goings-on at the Shell Lake School District in this week's Newsletter!

Tiffany Calls For Thorough Investigation Into Election Improprieties Unveiled In State Assembly Hearing

Rep. Tom Tiffany released a video statement calling for an investigation into the reports of improprieties during the November 2020 election

Daily COVID-19 Update: Friday, March 12, 2021

Today's COVID update for Barron, Burnett, Polk, Rusk, Sawyer, and Washburn counties.

Sheriff Selects Next Washburn County Chief Deputy

Washburn County Sheriff Dennis Stuart has made his decision on who will replace now-retired Nick Helstern.

Wisconsin Bill Would Penalize Cities For 'Defunding' Police Departments

WPR: GOP Proposal Would Cut State Funding For Municipalities That Decrease Law Enforcement Budgets

Daylight Saving Time Starts On Sunday

On Saturday night, set your clocks forward one hour (i.e., losing one hour) to “spring ahead.”

Rep. Edming: Committee Clears Bill Removing Barrier To Higher Education For Veterans

Proposal waives UW System, tech college application fees for veterans, U.S. armed forces members

Washburn County Vaccinating Healthcare Entities Provide Updates Regarding Eligibility

As of today, 66.5% of Washburn County residents 65 and older have received one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine

Spooner Middle School Students Create ‘WOW Wall’ To Spread Positivity, Inspire Others

A student recently shared with another student that they looked to the wall for inspiration and found it!

Daily COVID-19 Update: Thursday, March 11, 2021

Today's COVID update for Barron, Burnett, Polk, Rusk, Sawyer, and Washburn counties.

DHS Announces Medical Conditions Eligible For COVID-19 Vaccine March 29

DHS anticipates general public being eligible in May

The Show Must Go On! Lights, Camera, Skate: Take 2

35 figure skaters from area communities took to the ice last weekend to perform in the 31st annual Festival on Ice

30 Arrests In 3 Months For Meth, Drug-Related Offenses In Rusk County

"Many of the cases the past few months yielded substantial amounts of methamphetamine"

Attempted Homicide Charges Filed Following Shooting Incident In Polk County

Charges of attempted homicide have been filed against Chad Transue following a shooting incident that occurred 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

Siren Woman Sentenced On 6th OWI Conviction

The Court has sentenced Robin Haaf, of Siren, WI for her conviction of OWI 6th Offense in Burnett County.