Polk County Completes 2025 Alcohol Compliance Checks
Underage alcohol sales occurred in 28% of total checks.
Wisconsin Single-Engine Aircraft Crashes After Losing Power Near Amery Airport
Pilot Escapes Injury After Aircraft Loses Power Shortly After Takeoff in Polk County.
Polk County Disposition And Warrant Status Reports - Jan. 15, 2026
This week's criminal & traffic disposition, and warrant status reports for Polk County.
Court Accepts Resolution In Sexual Assault Case: Criminal Charges Dismissed
Criminal Counts Dismissed; Civil Injunction Entered With Firearm Surrender Required.
25th Senate District Candidate Charly Ray Joins Ben Dryden For Live Conversation
Conversation offered viewers a chance to get to know the Democratic candidate.
Polk County Weekly Jail Bookings Report - Jan. 13, 2026
This week's Jail Bookings Report from the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
Charly Ray To Join Ben Dryden Live Tuesday Morning On DrydenWire
Democratic candidate for Wisconsin’s 25th Senate District to participate in live, unscripted conversation.
Tom Tiffany Talks Immigration, Health Care, And State Accountability On DrydenWire Live!
Congressman joins Ben Dryden for a wide-ranging discussion.
Polk County Disposition And Warrant Status Reports - Jan. 08, 2026
This week's criminal & traffic disposition, and warrant status reports for Polk County.
Mayor Kirk Anderson Will Not Seek Re-Election In 2026, Endorses Donaghue
Anderson pledges to complete key projects and support a smooth leadership transition ahead of the April 2026 election.
Polk County Weekly Jail Bookings Report - Jan. 6, 2026
This week's Jail Bookings Report from the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
School Closings For Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026
Check the latest updates for schools in DrydenWire's coverage area.
Erratic Driving, Child In Back Seat, & Refusal To Stop Spark Felony OWI & THC Charges
Marijuana Found In Vehicle; Driver Allegedly Admitted To Alcohol Consumption.
Polk County Disposition And Warrant Status Reports - Jan. 01, 2026
This week's criminal & traffic disposition, and warrant status reports for Polk County.
Court Sentences Wisconsin Man For Role In Major Meth Trafficking Case
Meth, Mushrooms, Marijuana, Suboxone, Drug Paraphernalia During Search.
Polk County Weekly Jail Bookings Report - Dec 30, 2025
This week's Jail Bookings Report from the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
DrydenWire Returns Refreshed, Recharged, And Ready For An Exciting New Year
After Surpassing 5 Million Page Views Again, DrydenWire Returns Refreshed for a Busy 2026.
A Christmas Message To The DrydenWire Community
The DrydenWire team will resume regular publishing on Monday, December 29.
Polk County Disposition And Warrant Status Reports - Dec. 24, 2025
This week's criminal & traffic disposition, and warrant status reports for Polk County.
Polk County Weekly Jail Bookings Report - Dec 23, 2025
This week's Jail Bookings Report from the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
Wisconsin Man Sentenced In Negligent Homicide UTV Crash Case
Crash Reconstruction & Autopsy Findings Played Central Role In Determining Cause Of Injuries.
Wisconsin Former Para Enters Plea Over Explicit Photos Sent To Student
Investigators Found Photos On Juvenile’s Phone.
Polk County Disposition And Warrant Status Reports - Dec. 18, 2025
This week's criminal & traffic disposition, and warrant status reports for Polk County.
Wisconsin Man Faces Felony Bribery Charge Following OWI Crash
Criminal Complaint: Driver’s Blood Alcohol Was 3 Times Over The Legal Limit.




























