MacIver Monday - May 5, 2025

Dive into the latest analysis, investigations, and insights from the MacIver Institute shaping Wisconsin’s policy and political landscape.

Motorcyclist Dies In Crash On Hwy 65 In Polk County

Speed Believed to Be a Factor in Fatal Motorcycle Accident Near Bear Lake Drive.

Third Person Sentenced In Burnett County Drug Bust

Meth and THC Seized During Raid; Final Defendant Set for May Court Appearance.

WATCH: Josh Schoemann Joins DrydenWire Live After Launching Bid For Wisconsin Governor

Washington County Executive discusses campaign vision, leadership philosophy, and community values in exclusive 50-minute interview.

Movie Review: ‘Thunderbolts*’

'*The asterisk in the film’s title is because the MCU wants fans to call the movie something different once they’ve seen it. I’m not getting behind that nonsense.'

SHOP SMART - SHOP ECONOMART! - This Week's Ad Flyer From Schmitz's Economart!

Check out this week's great deals going on now thru Sunday at Schmitz's Economart!

Fatal Crash At Hwy 8 & Hwy 65 Claims Life Of Rural Luck Woman

Two-Vehicle Collision Leaves One Dead, Another Airlifted With Serious Injuries.

Barron County Sheriff Chris Fitzgerald Announces Retirement After Years Of Service

Fitzgerald to Step Down June 1, 2025; Will Join Mosaic Technologies in Public Relations Role.

Morning Headlines - Monday, May 5, 2025

The latest U.S., World, and Wisconsin news, plus today’s Meme of the Day!

Sheriff Chris Fitzgerald To Discuss Career Change On Upcoming ‘Positive Tuesday W/ Ben & Fitzy’ Episode

DrydenWire’s Weekly Show To Feature Major Update From Co-Host Fitzgerald.

Washburn County Hiring Two Service Facilitators To Support Local Children And Families

Full-time roles offer starting pay of $27.40–$30.43/hr plus excellent benefits; apply by May 2, 2025.

Sawyer County Court Sentences Man For High-Speed Pursuit Through Multiple Wisconsin Counties

Convicted Felon Fled Police, Offered Nurse $10K to 'Skew' Blood Draw.

Josh Schoemann Launches Campaign For Wisconsin Governor

Washington County Executive and Army veteran calls for renewed focus on service, affordability, and local reform.

River Falls Man Killed In Single-Vehicle Crash In Kinnickinnic Township

Multiple Agencies Respond After 21-Year-Old Killed in Kinnickinnic Crash.

Wisconsin Man Sentenced In Polk County Court For Child Enticement Convictions

Man Plead No Contest To Enticing Children With Intent to Have Sexual Contact, To Deliver Controlled Substances.

Rep. Dave Armstrong Announces Three Listening Sessions

State Rep. Dave Armstrong (R-Rice Lake) has scheduled in-district budget listening sessions for the month of May.

Rep. Chanz Green Announces Four Listening Sessions

Representative Chanz Green (R-Grand View) has scheduled four in-district listening sessions.

Josh Schoemann To Be Featured Guest On Special Monday Edition Of Drydenwire Live!

Schoemann to join Ben Dryden for a live, unscripted conversation on May 5 at 8:30a.

Northwest Wisconsin Highway Construction Update - May 2, 2025

Road construction project updates from WisDOT for Barron, Burnett, Polk, Rusk, Sawyer, and Washburn counties.

The Shell Lake Laker Weekly News - May 2, 2025

Check out all the goings-on at the Shell Lake School District in the latest edition of the Laker Weekly News!

Morning Headlines - Friday, May 2, 2025

The latest U.S., World, and Wisconsin news, plus today’s Meme of the Day!

Court Sentences Man In Burnett County Officer Involved Shooting Case

Judge Heard Statements From Multiple Victims And Defendant During Sentencing.