Natural Connections: Puffins
Horned puffins look pretty similar to Atlantic puffins. Black backs, white bellies, round white faces, orange and yellow bills, and an striking crease like Cleopatra’s winged eyeliner extending back from their eyes earn them the nickname “clowns of the sea.”
Healthy Minute: Stress And Relaxation
While a little stress is good for you, too much stress causes our bodies to constantly be in the “flight or fight” mode.
Movie Review: 'Ralph Breaks The Internet'
"My main complaint is that the film can’t decide what the rules are for Ralph and Vanellope when it comes to the internet and how they can affect change in the real world. It just seems like a betrayal of “Wreck-It Ralph” lore"
Adult Smoking Hits A New Low In Wisconsin
Work is still needed to reduce tobacco use among some groups
Prevent Accidental Poisoning This Holiday Season & All Year Long!
If You Suspect Poisoning, Immediately Call the Wisconsin Poison Control Hotline @ 1-800-222-1222
November 30, 2018, Is Meth Awareness Day
“Our goal is to encourage people to talk to their children and family members about the risks and dangers of meth use and to get involved" -- Sheriff Douglas Mrotek
Sawyer County Criminal Disposition & Warrant Status Reports
This Week's Criminal & Traffic Disposition and Warrant Status Reports for Sawyer County
Washburn County Criminal Disposition & Warrant Status Reports
This Week's Criminal & Traffic Disposition and Warrant Status Reports for Washburn County
Burnett County Criminal Disposition & Warrant Status Reports
This Week's Criminal & Traffic Disposition and Warrant Status Reports for Burnett County
Hockey Happenings: Tournaments Are Back In Town!
The tournament kicks off at 8:00am on Saturday at The Spooner Civic Center with Spooner/Cumberland versus Amery. There is no charge to attend these tournament games!
Conservation Wardens Investigating Deer Poaching Across Wisconsin
Cases Involve Multiple Suspects Illegally Killing Deer
Court Orders Prison for Man in Sawyer County Drug Investigation Case
The Court accepted a plea of No Contest from Shumate for his charge of Class E Felony Conspiracy to Commit Manufacture/Deliver Heroin (<3-10 grams), and found him guilty.
Kwik Trip Recalls Parfaits Over Undeclared Presence Of Nuts
Products were sold at Kwik Trip convenience stores in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Iowa (Kwik Star) with a sell by date on or before 12/6/2018.
Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad Debuts Santa Car
The former Milwaukee Road Railway Post Office car, No. 2161, with its' six round porthole windows, had been in storage on the railroad since 2002.
Washburn County Highway Dept. Awarded $156,309 For Disaster Reimbursement
Municipalities in Washburn County and around the Northwest Region sustained torrential rains from the July 11/12th, 2016 storm.
Authorities Rescue Woman From Vehicle That Broke Through Ice On Lake
Witnesses at the scene told the Deputies that the driver, Cassandra Lemke, had a few drinks and decided to drive onto the ice.
Man Who Posted Photos Of Pot Plants On Facebook Sentenced
The Court accepted Beck’s plea of Guilty to felony marijuana related charges and Beck has been sentenced.
Rice Lake Man Arrested Following Low-Speed Chase in Barron County
'The vehicle failed to stop and took deputies on a two mile low speed chase. To get the vehicle to stop, the deputy executed a PIT maneuver on the car.'
