Movie Review Triple Feature: Promising Young Woman; The Little Things; and The Marksman

Bob Garver reviews the films Promising Young Woman, The Little Things, and The Marksman

SAYHA: The Future Of Spooner Rails Hockey

'The future of hockey in the Spooner area is bright!'

Farmers To Families Free Food Distribution Set For February 24th In Washburn Co.

'We feel very fortunate for the opportunity to host another Farmers to Families food distribution in Washburn County.'

School Closings & Delays: Monday, Feb. 8, 2021

The following school districts are closed or delayed today

Daily COVID-19 Update: Sunday, February 7, 2021

2p update for Wisconsin including data for Barron, Burnett, Polk, Rusk, Sawyer, and Washburn counties.

Garage Fire In Rice Lake Causes An Estimated $80,000 In Damage

Fire Department: The property is owned by Steve and Jill Roux.

Brian Cole: 'Sin Soup' - Part Two

This week's message from Pastor Brian Cole

Gov. Evers Proposes Legalizing Recreational Marijuana In Wisconsin

Governor’s proposal regulates and taxes marijuana much like alcohol, generates more than $165 million annually beginning in Fiscal Year 2023

Rep. Armstrong: The Importance Of Career And Technical Education

Guest Column from 75th Assembly District Representative Dave Armstrong

Speaker Vos, Majority Leader LeMahieu Issue Joint Statement On Gubernatorial Veto Of AB1

Assembly Speaker Robin Vos and Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu released the following statement regarding Governor Evers’ veto of AB1.

Daily COVID-19 Update: Saturday, February 6, 2021

2p update for Wisconsin including data for Barron, Burnett, Polk, Rusk, Sawyer, and Washburn counties.

The Laker Weekly News

Open Enrollment February 1st-April 30th

Gov. Evers Vetoes GOP Bill Limiting Response To Pandemic

Gov. Tony Evers today vetoed Assembly Bill (AB) 1

Felony Charges Filed Against Burnett County Assistant District Attorney

The Wisconsin Department of Justice today announced that Daniel Steffen, age 50, was charged with three counts of representations depicting nudity

Daily COVID-19 Update: Friday, February 5, 2021

COVID update for Wisconsin including data for Barron, Burnett, Polk, Rusk, Sawyer, and Washburn counties.

Gov. Evers Grants Thirty-Seven More Pardons

Gov. Tony Evers announced that he has granted another 37 pardons.

Nicole Tims Joins Spooner Health Board Of Directors

"I am excited to serve on the Spooner Health Board of Directors and to have an opportunity to give back."

Washburn County Board Invites Youth To Apply To Serve As Youth Representatives

Board of Supervisors invites youth in grades 9, 10, and 11 who are residents and or students of Washburn County to apply

Gov. Evers Signs New Public Health Emergency

Gov. Tony Evers today signed Executive Order #105 and Emergency Order #1 establishing a statewide public health emergency and requiring face coverings in public places to protect the health and safety of Wisconsinites.

Rep. Armstrong: Votes To Restore Balance Of Power

Rep. Dave Armstrong joined his Assembly colleagues in voting to concur in Senate Joint Resolution 3, which ends Gov. Tony Evers’ most recent declaration of a state public health emergency

(UPDATED) Rep. Magnafici: Legislature Ends Unconstitutional Emergency Order

Representative Gae Magnafici today voted in favor of Senate Joint Resolution Three which ends Governor Tony Evers’ unconstitutional emergency order

Daily COVID-19 Update: Thursday, February 4, 2021

COVID update for Wisconsin including data for Barron, Burnett, Polk, Rusk, Sawyer, and Washburn counties.

Wisconsin Legislature Repeals Statewide Mask Mandate

“The Resolution will take effect upon signature of the presiding officers on Friday.'

One Arrested Following Reports Of Shots Fired In Burnett County

'Through further investigation the shots were believed to be fired by Douglas Murphy Jr. toward a victim'