'SWEET SPRING SAVINGS!' - This Week At Schmitz's Economart!

This week's deals from Schmitz's Economart!

Weekly Northwest WI Regional Construction Update

Construction update for our region from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation

Authorities Investigating Apparent Homicide In Rusk County

Authorities say that Scott O'Brien of Sheldon, WI, is in custody for Homicide by Intoxicated Use of a Firearm after he allegedly shot and killed his son

Brian Cole: 'Spiritual Prosperity And Enriching Others' - Part 1

This week's message from Pastor Cole is on Genesis 30:1-43

The Laker News

It’s time to play ball! Submit your registration for youth softball, youth baseball and T-Ball & Coach Pitch

Daily COVID-19 Update: Friday, April 9, 2021

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

Rep. Armstrong To Hold Budget Listening Sessions

These listening sessions will be opportunities for constituents to share their thoughts with Rep. Armstrong about the 2021-2023 state budget proposal currently under consideration in the Legislature.

Healthy Minute: E-Cigarettes, Vaping, And Youth: What Parents Need To Know

While the number of students smoking cigarettes have decreased in Burnett County, the number of students vaping and using e-cigarettes have increased.

Movie Review: 'Godzilla Vs. Kong'

Bob Garver: "Hopefully we have bigger numbers from better movies on the horizon, but this movie is serviceable as a blockbuster for now"

Natural Connections: Find A Puddle And Some Happiness

Nature relieves mild depression, reduces stress, and increases happiness for both adults and children.

59-Year-Old Rusk County Man Dies After Vehicle Crash, Fire

A 59-year-old man from Weyerhaeuser, WI, died following a crash where the vehicle was located fully-engulfed in flames

Daily COVID-19 Update: Thursday, April 8, 2021

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

WATCH: Rep. Tom Tiffany Live From The Southern Border

Rep. Tiffany joined the show from McAllen, TX where he and other US Congressional members are visiting the southern border.

Gov. Evers, DHS Announce Community-Based Vaccination Clinic In Douglas County to Open April 13

Fifth DHS community-based vaccination clinic to open

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

Daily COVID-19 Update: Wednesday, April 7, 2021

Today's 2p COVID update for Barron, Burnett, Polk, Rusk, Sawyer, and Washburn counties.

Investigation Into Explosive Device Found By Wild Rivers Trail Leads To Charges For Spooner Man

FBI Labs Found Spooner Man’s Fingerprint On Remnants Of Explosive Device

Two-Vehicle Crash In Burnett County Results In Fatality

A two-vehicle crash on Easter Sunday has resulted in the death of the driver of one of the vehicles

Jill Underly Defeats Deborah Kerr In State Superintendent Election

Jill Underly will be Wisconsin's next state superintendent

Judge Gill Wins Seat On 3rd District Court Of Appeals

Judge Gill: "While I did not get 100% of the vote, from here forward, I will represent 100% of the citizens."

Authorities Respond To Possible Hostage Situation With Shots Fired; One In Custody

One person is in custody following an incident on Monday after a report of a possible hostage situation with shots fired

Daily COVID-19 Update: Tuesday, April 6, 2021

Today's 2p COVID update for Barron, Burnett, Polk, Rusk, Sawyer, and Washburn counties.