Natural Connections: Mergansers On Migration

'Even though the mergansers and I share a love of Northwoods lakes and rivers, I can’t help thinking of two important differences between us'

Man Sentenced On 1st Degree Child Sexual Assault In Sawyer County

Lengthy Prison Sentence Ordered On Child Sexual Assault Conviction

The Body Shop Fitness Center: Tanning Staycation Here In Shell Lake!

The Body Shop’s 2020 SunSational Tanning Specials

Assembly Republicans Release COVID-19 Proposals

Guest Column from Rep. Gae Magnafici

Gov. Evers Grants More Than 100 Pardons In First Two Years In Office

The new 33 pardons granted this week brings the total of the governor’s pardons to 107 during his first two years in office.

Movie Review: 'Kajillionaire'

NOTE: Surprisingly, my computer’s spell-check has no problem with the word “Kajillionaire.” It sounds made-up, but apparently it’s recognized.

The Wisconsin DNR Sets Date For Return Of Wolf Hunting Season In 2021

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the official wolf season will begin Nov. 6, 2021.

DHS Announces New COVID-19 Guidance On Quarantine Duration

DHS supports revised CDC guidelines to shorten quarantine for close contacts

COVID-19 Daily Update: Friday, December 4

Today's 2p Wisconsin COVID-19 daily update for Barron, Burnett, Polk, Rusk, Sawyer, and Washburn counties.

COVID-19 Daily Update: Thursday, December 3

Today's 2p Wisconsin COVID-19 daily update for Barron, Burnett, Polk, Rusk, Sawyer, and Washburn counties.

Flags To Half-Staff In Honor Of Cpt. Kelly Lynn Raether of Ixonia Fire & EMS

Executive order #96 is effective immediately and ends at sunset on Sat., Dec. 5, 2020

Citywide Power Outage Reported In Spooner This Morning

Initial investigation into the incident suggests the culprit to be a rodent from part of the Sciuridae family

Gov. Evers Announces $45 Million In Targeted Assistance For Restaurants Impacted By COVID-19

Eligible businesses will receive $20,000 grant by year-end

Man Pleads No Contest In 2019 Washburn Hunting Season Shooting Incident

Eau Claire Man Pleads No Contest In 2019 Minong Township Shooting Incident

DHS Launches New Map Visualizations With Additional Geo Breakdowns For Covid-19 Case And Death Data

New geographies include municipalities, zip codes, and school district boundaries

COVID-19 Daily Update: Wednesday, December 2

Today's 2p Wisconsin COVID-19 daily update for Barron, Burnett, Polk, Rusk, Sawyer, and Washburn counties.

Marshfield Clinic Health System Offering Free Adult Flu Shot Clinic In Rice Lake, Other Locations

Free flu vaccine clinics for adults age 19 and older in December at multiple locations throughout the area.

Registered Sex Offender Charged After Authorities Find Graphic Images Of Infants

Court Orders $50,000 Cash Bond For Registered Sex Offender Charged With Possessing Child Porn

Burnett County Disposition And Warrant Status Reports

This week's criminal & traffic disposition, and warrant status reports

Sawyer County Disposition And Warrant Status Reports

This week's criminal & traffic disposition, and warrant status reports

Washburn County Disposition And Warrant Status Reports

This week's criminal & traffic disposition, and warrant status reports

Gov. Evers Announces State Of The State Address, Budget Message Dates

Statewide addresses will be delivered virtually as COVID-19 continues to surge across Wisconsin

Representative Vos, Assembly GOP Unveil COVID-19 Legislation

“After working through ideas and discussions with Assembly GOP members, we have created a robust package to address the critical needs of our state,” said Speaker Vos.

COVID-19: Three Additional Deaths In Washburn County

The Washburn County Health Department is confirming three additional Washburn County residents have died due to COVID-19.