More Than 330,000 Absentee Ballots Already Returned for August 11 Partisan Primary

As of Monday morning, 836,469 absentee ballot applications have been reported received

Update: Victims Names Released From Fatal Crash In Polk County

Authorities have released the names of the victims in from the two-vehicle crash in Polk County on Friday, July 31

WATCH: Dave Wilson On DrydenWire Live!

Shell Lake Police Chief Dave Wilson was today’s guest on DrydenWire Live!

Northwest Wisconsin Weekly Regional Construction Update

Weekly update from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation

COVID-19: Spike In Cases Among Washburn County Teenagers

The Washburn County Health Department is monitoring an alarming spike in confirmed cases of COVID-19

COVID-19 Daily Update: Sunday, August 2

2PM update from Wisconsin DHS info Including Barron, Burnett, Polk, Rusk, Sawyer, and Washburn Counties

Brian Cole: 'Compromise' - Part One

'[W]e make these compromises with our faith, with the Word of God, with our convictions and so forth, and actually end up in a place of great spiritual danger.'

Rep. Stafsholt Opposes Evers’ Statewide Mask Mandate

'The feedback received from my constituents is overwhelmingly opposed to this order...'

COVID-19 Daily Update: Saturday, August 1

2PM update from Wisconsin DHS info Including Barron, Burnett, Polk, Rusk, Sawyer, and Washburn Counties

The Rise And Dine Breakfast Is Back, And Birthday And Holiday Baskets Are In The Making

Missy Murley from the Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) is Diane's guest

Spooner Health Partners With American Red Cross To Host Community Blood Drive

Spooner Health will host a community blood drive on August 6th

Polk County Sheriff Brent Waak Issues Statement On Mask Mandate

I encourage all citizens to continue to stay healthy and utilize the best practices to combat this virus.

Sheriff Mrotek: We Will Not Be Responding To Complaints Of People Not Wearing Masks

'The Sawyer County Sheriff’s Office supports individual actions to reduce the spread of COVID-19'

Multi-Vehicle Crash In Polk County Results In Two Fatalities

This is Polk County’s 9th and 10th fatalities from crashes this year

COVID-19 Daily Update: Friday, July 31

2PM update from Wisconsin DHS info Including Barron, Burnett, Polk, Rusk, Sawyer, and Washburn Counties

Barron County DA: Office Will Not Prosecute Referrals For Violations Of Mask Mandate

'This does not mean that masks should not be worn and, in many instances, must be worn'

Court Sentences Turtle Lake Man On Conviction Of Child Porn Possession

Court Orders Prison Term To Be Followed By 15 Years Of Registration As Sex Offender

Burnett County Sheriff Tracy Finch Issues Statement On Mask Mandate

'We do not have the time or staff to directly respond to calls for service for civil violations of the mask order'

Senator Schachtner: Clean Water Cannot Be Compromised

The following is a guest column submitted to DrydenWire.com from Senator Patty Schachtner

Majority Leader Fitzgerald Reacts To Evers’ Mask Mandate

Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald released the following statement in response to Governor Evers’ recently introduced mask mandate

Rusk County Alerts Public Of Potential COVID-19 Exposure At Bruce Bar & Grill

Hot Shots Bar & Grill, Bruce WI: July 28, 2020, 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm

Sheriff Stuart: We Will Not Participate In Any Enforcement In Regards To Wearing Masks

"We believe it is government overreach and unconstitutional on many levels"

Speaker Vos: Statement: Statewide Mask Mandate

'It’s disappointing that yet again Governor Evers has chosen to not communicate or work with the legislature'

COVID-19 Daily Update: Thursday, July 30

2PM update from Wisconsin DHS info Including Barron, Burnett, Polk, Rusk, Sawyer, and Washburn Counties