Jayme Closs Case: 1,740 Tips Received; Sheriff Encourages Community To Continue To Call In

Barron County Sheriff Chris Fitzgerald stated today that they have received 1,740 tips so far in the Jayme Closs case.

Pet of the Week from the Washburn County Area Humane Society

Cocoa is a sweet, warm treat that you drink from a cup; Our Cocoa is a young Plott Hound and she’s our favorite pup!

Weekly Wag from the Humane Society of Burnett County

There is still time to pick up tickets for the Dancing With the Dogs fundraiser!

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Spooner Man Charged with Physical Abuse of Child, Threats to Law Enforcement Officers

Dakota Gates allegedly made threats to kill police saying that if police would try to arrest him, “someone would die”.

Washburn County Weekly Crash Report

This report is courtesy of the Washburn County Sheriff's Office and is posted on DrydenWire.com every Thursday morning

Woman Facing Burglary Charges After Allegedly Breaking Into Siren Residence

Charges were filed after officers confirmed that Larson was not authorized to be at the residence or removing items from the residence.

Healthy Minute: 'Love at First Sight' - A Survivor’s Story

"Then one night he strangled me. Apparently his dinner that I spent hours making, wasn’t right. Who knows what was wrong with it. I was laying there as he choked me thinking maybe it would be ok if I died. It would be a way out of this hell hole."

Natural Connections: Finding Gold

No one ever said that gold mining was easy

Movie Review: 'Halloween'

The new film is a follow-up to the first “Halloween”, but erases all franchise lore that came after, including the twist of protagonist Laurie Strode (Jamie Lee Curtis) turning out to be Michael’s sister.

Hayward Man Charged with Possession of Child P*rn

While being interviewed, Kavanagh stated that the image must have downloaded accidentally when he pushed on the screen attempting to exit out of it

Start with a Fixer Upper – End with Your Dream Home Ad

Did you know Merchants Bank has a loan built specifically to support your fixer upper project? It’s called a Renovation Loan (sometimes known as a Construction Loan).

21 Things You Might Not Know About Me: Kim Butler

This week's 21 Things You Might Not Know About Me features Kim Butler, candidate for State Assembly

21 Things You Might Not Know About Me: Gae Magnafici

This week's 21 Things You Might Not Know About Me features Gae Magnafici, candidate for State Assembly

Spooner Woman Sentenced After Pleading Guilty to Child Neglect, Meth Charges

A Spooner, WI woman was sentenced after entering her guilty pleas on charges of Child Neglect, Possession of Methamphetamine, and Felony Bail Jumping in Burnett County Circuit Court.

Sheriff Thanks The 2,000 Volunteers Assisting In Expanded Search for Articles of Evidentiary Value

"The outpouring of hope and support from the community and law enforcement has been overwhelming."

Embrace Expanding to Barron County

If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic or sexual violence—you are not alone! Confidential support and advocacy services are available 24/7

Probation & Parole Agents, Police Work Together to Protect Communities during Trick-or-Treating

Sex Offender Registration Program Director Grace Knutson shared the following important reminders for safe trick-or-treating

Fall Grazing Conference to be held in Shell Lake on November 10

This conference will combine the traditional cow/calf workshop with grazing information and will be of interest to new farmers, part-time or full-time operators and low-income startups whether a grazier or a non-grazier.

Protect Yourself and Our Community From the Flu

“Last year was a bad year for the flu. Wisconsin had 2x as many hospitalizations as in any of the last five years,” states Laura Sauve, Barron County Health Officer. “We need everyone to take steps to protect their family from the flu.”

Washburn County Criminal Disposition & Warrant Status Reports

Criminal & Traffic Disposition and Warrant Status Reports for Washburn County

Sawyer County Criminal Disposition & Warrant Status Reports

Criminal & Traffic Disposition and Warrant Status Reports for Sawyer County

Burnett County Criminal Disposition & Warrant Status Reports

Criminal & Traffic Disposition and Warrant Status Reports for Burnett County

#HopeActLiveWI: Wisconsin Launches Addiction Recovery Helpline

Call 211 to be connected with local treatment and recovery resources