Motorcyclist Killed In Polk County Crash Identified

Motorcyclist hit guard rail; speed believed to be a factor.

Wisconsin DNR Warns Of Elevated Fire Danger As 658 Wildfires Burn Over 2,200 Acres In Wisconsin

Ackley Fires Threaten 10 Structures; Burn Permits Suspended in 30 Counties Amid High Fire Risk.

10-Year-Old Critically Injured After Being Struck By Vehicle In Osceola

Juvenile Airlifted for Medical Treatment; Crash Remains Under Investigation by Osceola Police and Wisconsin State Patrol.

WATCH: Sheriff Fitzgerald Opens Up About Retirement, Future Plans On ‘Positive Tuesday’ Episode

Longtime Barron County Sheriff discusses retirement plans during heartfelt podcast episode.

Polk County Weekly Jail Bookings Report - May 6, 2025

This week's Jail Bookings Report from the Polk County Sheriff's Office.

Motorcyclist Dies In Crash On Hwy 65 In Polk County

Speed Believed to Be a Factor in Fatal Motorcycle Accident Near Bear Lake Drive.

Fatal Crash At Hwy 8 & Hwy 65 Claims Life Of Rural Luck Woman

Two-Vehicle Collision Leaves One Dead, Another Airlifted With Serious Injuries.

Sheriff Chris Fitzgerald To Discuss Career Change On Upcoming ‘Positive Tuesday W/ Ben & Fitzy’ Episode

DrydenWire’s Weekly Show To Feature Major Update From Co-Host Fitzgerald.

Wisconsin Man Sentenced In Polk County Court For Child Enticement Convictions

Man Plead No Contest To Enticing Children With Intent to Have Sexual Contact, To Deliver Controlled Substances.

Northwest Wisconsin Highway Construction Update - May 2, 2025

Road construction project updates from WisDOT for Barron, Burnett, Polk, Rusk, Sawyer, and Washburn counties.

Polk County Disposition And Warrant Status Reports - May 1, 2025

This week's criminal & traffic disposition, and warrant status reports for Polk County.

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WATCH: ‘Positive Tuesday With Ben & Fitzy’ - Ep. 229

Ben Dryden and Sheriff Fitzgerald were back this morning for their latest episode of Positive Tuesday with Ben & Fitzy!

Polk County Weekly Jail Bookings Report - Apr. 29, 2025

This week's Jail Bookings Report from the Polk County Sheriff's Office.

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Repeat OWI Offender Sentenced After Burnett County Traffic Stop

Broken Taillight Leads to 7th OWI Conviction; 27 Grams of Marijuana Found in Vehicle.

Northwest Wisconsin Highway Construction Update - April 25, 2024

Road construction project updates from WisDOT for Barron, Burnett, Polk, Rusk, Sawyer, and Washburn counties.

Senator Romaine Quinn Joins DrydenWire Live: Talks State Budget, Healthcare, Energy, And More

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Polk County Disposition And Warrant Status Reports - April 24, 2025

This week's criminal & traffic disposition, and warrant status reports for Polk County.

St. Croix Falls School District Welcomes Kris Wallace As New Middle School Principal

Former teacher and coach returns to lead the school starting in the 2025–2026 academic year.

Senator Romaine Quinn To Join Ben Dryden Live Thursday Morning

Viewers can expect insightful discussion on current events, legislative updates, and matters impacting local communities.

WATCH: ‘Positive Tuesday With Ben & Fitzy’ - Ep. 228

Ben Dryden and Sheriff Fitzgerald were back this morning for their latest episode of Positive Tuesday with Ben & Fitzy!

Polk County Weekly Jail Bookings Report - Apr. 22, 2025

This week's Jail Bookings Report from the Polk County Sheriff's Office.