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.
Daily COVID-19 Update: Wednesday, March 10, 2021
Today's COVID update for Barron, Burnett, Polk, Rusk, Sawyer, and Washburn counties.
Court Sentences Man For 2019 Barron Stabbing Incident
Man Receives Jail Time For 2019 Barron Stabbing Incident
Movie Review: 'Raya And The Last Dragon'
"After a year away, the big screen makes even an okay Disney movie like “Raya and the Last Dragon” seem like a great one"
Natural Connections: Wood Frog Winter
“The snow is melting, and the soil is warming…is that good or bad for wood frogs?”
WATCH: Positive Tuesday W/ Ben & Fitzy!
Ben & Fitzy returned today after a week off for another episode of Positive Tuesday
Wisconsin Senator Calling For Mayor's Resignation, Investigation Into Elections
'Mayor Genrich: Resign. Gov. Evers and AG Kaul: Open an investigation – or answer to the public.'
Blizzard Squirts Are WAHA 4A State Champions!
The Blizzard squirt team won the WAHA 4A State hockey tournament over the weekend of March 5-7 in Marinette.
Daily COVID-19 Update: Tuesday, March 09, 2021
Today's COVID update for Barron, Burnett, Polk, Rusk, Sawyer, and Washburn counties.