Could Summer Fun Be Making You Sick?

Did you know swimming and playing in lakes, rivers, pools and other water can cause you to get sick?

Schwan's Boneless Chicken Bites Recalled For Misbranding, Undeclared Allergens

743 pounds boneless chicken bites being recalled

Emergency Services Of Barron County Quarterly Report

April 1 2019 to June 30 2019

WATCH: Sheriff Fitzgerald On DrydenWire Live!

Chris Fitzgerald updates our viewers on the goings-on in Barron County

Alcohol Believed To Be A Factor In Barron Co. Crash

Drivee was extricated from the vehicle and flown to an area hospital

5th Annual Barron County Cops & Robbers Donut Dash

Run to Benefit Shop With A Cop

Wash Your Hands After Contact With Animals

With fair season under way, remember the importance of washing your hands after contact with animals

Weekly Northwest Region Construction Update

The WisDOT is providing a weekly update on construction projects in the northwest region

Brian Cole: 'God Of Judgment, God Of Grace' – Part Two

This week's message from Pastor Brian Cole

Rep. Quinn Says Vetoes Hurt Rural Areas

Rep. Quinn voiced concerns over vetoes Governor Tony Evers made to the biennial budget this week

Four Apply For Washburn County Judge Appointment

DrydenWire.com filed an Open Records request requesting the names of the applicants

Natural Connections: A Bird In The Hand

This week's article from Emily Stone, Naturalist/Education Director at the Cable Natural History Museum

The Minnesota State Fair Is Taking Applications

After working for 12 hours straight, I personally can't see why anyone would want to stay even longer, even if it is free

ReadyWisconsin Wants You To Celebrate Independence Day Safely

In 2018, 91 people visited emergency rooms in the state due to fireworks-related injuries

Zebra Mussel Decontamination Station Order

Zebra mussels have been found in many waters within an afternoon’s drive of Barron Co.

Rice Lake Municipal Court Writ of Commitments (Warrants) List

Read the full Writ of Commitments list

Court Orders Psychological Assessment, Probation For Burglar Of Closs Residence

Court granted credit for 243 days of jail time already served

Rep. Quinn: Budget Vote A 'No-Brainer'

Quinn: "When I was re-elected, I promised to fight for our district and our needs"

DOJ: No Appeal Pending In Jake Patterson Case

DOJ says they have received several calls from media asking if appeal was true or not

Barron Man Suffers 'Serious Injuries' In 4-Wheeler Crash

Initial investigation shows a 4-wheeler was driving up a hill when driver lost control and rolled the ATV

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Vote to choose our next guest(s)!

Rep. Quinn: A Vote For The Budget Is A Vote For Our Local Schools

Rep Quinn: 'Budgets are about compromise, and an increase is not a cut.'

Rabid Bat Found In Barron County

This is the first case of animal rabies in Barron County since 2014

Master Gardener Volunteer Training Completed

The graduates represent communities in Barron, Burnett, Douglas, Sawyer, and Washburn Counties