Contractor Sentenced in Three Wisconsin Counties on Reduced Theft Charges

More Than $40K Paid in Restitution & Fines; Ordered to Pay Over $15K More.

Don Burrows Announces Write-In Campaign for Polk County Sheriff

Don Burrows has officially announced his candidacy as a write-in candidate for Polk County Sheriff.

Wisconsin Pheasant Hunting Season Opens Saturday, Oct. 17

DNR Plans to Stock 65,000 Pheasants Across 82 Properties, With Changes to Stocking Dates & Daily Bag Limits.

State Ends Fiscal Year With $3.3 Billion Balance, Record Rainy Day Fund in Wisconsin

Gov. Evers marks seven straight years of record-high General Fund balances as state savings reach $2.1 billion.

Wisconsin’s 2026 Elk Hunting Season Opens Oct. 17

16 State Hunters Selected From More Than 34,000 Applicants for Wisconsin’s Ninth Elk Hunting Season.

WIS 48 Bridge Work Planned in Barron County, Near Birchwood

Crews will make repairs to improve the ride on two bridges starting Monday, Oct. 19.

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Plans $75M Expansion in Chippewa Falls, Adding 75 Jobs

State tax credits will support the company’s investment in advanced technology operations.

Barron County Court Sentences Man For Assaulting Mother and Law Enforcement

Incident Left Mother in Critical Condition.

The Shell Lake Laker Weekly News - Oct. 16, 2026

Check out all the goings-on at the Shell Lake School District in the latest edition of the Laker Weekly News!

Northwest Wisconsin Highway Construction Update - Oct. 16, 2026

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

Gov. Evers Delivers Radio Address, Celebrates Manufacturing Month in Wisconsin

Gov. Tony Evers today delivered his weekly radio address.

View Today's Obituaries on DrydenWire – Oct. 16, 2026

5 New Obituaries Posted on DrydenWire Today.

Morning Headlines - Friday, Oct. 16, 2026

The latest U.S., World, and Wisconsin news, plus today’s Meme of the Day!

Transitions at Home: Bringing Physical Therapy Right to Your Door

Transitions at Home North provides personalized physical therapy to help patients move safely and confidently at home.

Two Counties Sentence Hayward Woman on Felony THC Convictions

Co-Defendant Faces Two Felony 5th-Offense OWI Cases.

Wisconsin Office Highlights Ways to Support LGBTQ Youth Mental Health

OCMH Report Finds One Supportive Adult Can Reduce Suicide Risk by 40%.

No-Tax-On-Tips Proposal Could Cut Wisconsin Workers’ Taxes By $2.7B Over 10 Years

Forward Analytics Report Examines Benefits, State Revenue Costs & Potential Unintended Consequences.

WILL, AFP-Wisconsin Unveil Energy Agenda for More Power, More Competition, & Lower Energy Costs

Groups Propose Reforms to Address Wisconsin’s Rising Electricity Costs.

Barron County Man Sentenced on Felony Child Pornography Conviction

Court Orders 15 Years Registration as Sex Offender.

Washburn County Disposition and Warrant Status Reports - Oct. 15, 2026

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

Sawyer County Disposition and Warrant Status Reports - Oct. 15, 2026

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

Rusk County Disposition and Warrant Status Reports - Oct. 15, 2026

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

Polk County Disposition and Warrant Status Reports - Oct. 15, 2026

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

Burnett County Disposition and Warrant Status Reports - Oct. 15, 2026

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