Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Last year, domestic violence claimed 85 lives in Wisconsin with 15% of the victims being under the age of 18

UPDATE: Troop Arrival In Spooner Delayed

Our troops are coming home... just a little bit later

Chippewa County Provides Update On Closure of FireArms Range

It is estimated that the corrective measures will be completed sometime in early-mid October, 2020.

Mars Drops Uncle Ben’s, Reveals New Name For Rice Brand

Rebrand includes new purpose: create opportunities that offer everyone a seat at the table

Siren Closes High School For In-person Learning Due To Confirmed COVID-19 Cases

Siren has closed the high school from Monday, September 21 through October 2, 2020 for in-person learning

Flags To Half-Staff In Honor Of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Proclamation on the Death of Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Telemark Redevelopment Withdraws $1 Million Package Offer

An announcement within the next 60 days outlining TR’s new projects will be made

NorthLakes Community Clinic Earns 'LGBTQ Health Care Equality Top Performer' Designation

Top Performer Designation from the Human Rights Campaign

Memorial Medical Center Announces Partnership With Northern Waters Ophthalmology

Northern Waters Ophthalmology will be joining MMC

Community Members Hold Friends And Family Free Sale To Benefit Local Families In Need

Audrey and Pat Hanson of Spooner opened their garage and driveway to offer a Friends and Family Free Sale

ICAA Provides Free Pandemic Assistance For Small Business Owners And Entrepreneurs

ICAA’s new Business Development Manager, Anna Ringstad, is turning her focus towards providing free pandemic assistance for small business owners and entrepreneurs in NW Wisconsin

Become An On-Call Victim Advocate Intern For Embrace!

Embrace is seeking interns to join our mission in ending violence, inspiring hope and providing support to all people affected by domestic or sexual violence.

Polk County’s Ledger Newspapers Ceasing Publication

The Ledger is ceasing publication of their newspapers in Polk County

Wisconsin Mails Voting Information To Registered Voters

The Wisconsin Elections Commission this week mailed information packets to 2.6 million registered voters about their options for voting

Nominations Sought For Wisconsin Woman Veteran Of The Year

Nominations are now being accepted for the 2020 Wisconsin Woman Veteran of the Year award

Behavioral Health Grants Awarded To 40 Wisconsin School Districts

121 schools in 31 counties benefit

Burnett County Sheriff’s Office Introduces Their Second K-9

The Burnett County Sheriff’s Office would like to introduce our second K-9 'Croix'

Annual 'Drive Sober Or Get Pulled Over' Campaign Begins Friday

Campaign that begins August 21 and continues through Labor Day

Shell Lake Beachgoers Now Have Option For Bathroom Facility

UPDATE: Shell Lake City Council will now be discussing the possibility of opening the north bathroom facility to the public

Wisconsin Still Needs Poll Workers!

Wisconsin clerks are at least 900 poll workers short statewide for the August 11 Fall Partisan Primary

Spooner Baptist Church Hosting Evangelist Gary Gillmore For Summer Revival Meetings

Gillmore has preached throughout the United States, Canada, and several other foreign countries

Flags Ordered To Half-Staff In Honor Of Army Cpl. Francis J. Rochon

Gov. Tony Evers announced today that the flags will be flown at half-staff on July 25, 2020

DMV Offers Information On Obtaining An ID To Vote

The Wisconsin 2020 Partisan Primary is Tuesday, August 11

Walmart Requiring All Shoppers To Wear A Face Covering Starting Today

'To help ensure consistency with this new process, all stores will have a single entrance'