Polk County Weekly Jail Booking Report

21 Things You Might Not Know About Me: Diane Dryden

This week's 21 Things You Might Not Know About Me features Diane Dryden of Shell Lake, Wis.

UPDATE: Authorities Release Names of Victims in Polk Couny Fatal Crash

'The car became airborne and struck several trees before coming to rest on its roof'

Barron County Public Health: 'Be Safe with Guns'

Remember the basic safety rules by thinking TAB-K

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Brian Cole: 'Gardens, Trees, and Rivers' - Part 1

Genesis 2:8-17 – Gardens, Trees, and Rivers - Part 1

Yellow River Gardens is Already Gearing Up For Spring

“One of our goals,” said Linda, “was to grow different things for sale, not the standard plants that were for sale at the big box stores, and to have fun.”

Sheriff: 'There is a Tip Out There That Will Break This Case'

1,900 tips with 1,700 closed so far

Reward Increased to $50,000 in Jayme Closs Case

The Barron County Sheriff's Department is announcing that with the help of Jennie-O Turkey Store the reward to bring Jayme Closs home is now $50,000.

(WATCH) DrydenWire Debate: Kim Butler and Gae Magnafici Discuss Their Views on Various Topics

Watch the debate between Kim Butler(D) and Gae Magnafici(R) hosted by DrydenWire

Court Orders 60-Year Sentence for Man Convicted of Sexual Assault of Child

Defense counsel for Froemel argued for 3 years of confinement to be followed by 5 years of extended supervision, with credit given for 752 days served.

Law Enforcement Seeking Public's Help Identifying This Person

Authorities are seeking the public's help in identifying the person in these photos.

Jayme Closs Case: 1,740 Tips Received; Sheriff Encourages Community To Continue To Call In

Barron County Sheriff Chris Fitzgerald stated today that they have received 1,740 tips so far in the Jayme Closs case.

Pet of the Week from the Washburn County Area Humane Society

Cocoa is a sweet, warm treat that you drink from a cup; Our Cocoa is a young Plott Hound and she’s our favorite pup!

Weekly Wag from the Humane Society of Burnett County

There is still time to pick up tickets for the Dancing With the Dogs fundraiser!

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Spooner Man Charged with Physical Abuse of Child, Threats to Law Enforcement Officers

Dakota Gates allegedly made threats to kill police saying that if police would try to arrest him, “someone would die”.

Washburn County Weekly Crash Report

This report is courtesy of the Washburn County Sheriff's Office and is posted on DrydenWire.com every Thursday morning

Woman Facing Burglary Charges After Allegedly Breaking Into Siren Residence

Charges were filed after officers confirmed that Larson was not authorized to be at the residence or removing items from the residence.

Healthy Minute: 'Love at First Sight' - A Survivor’s Story

"Then one night he strangled me. Apparently his dinner that I spent hours making, wasn’t right. Who knows what was wrong with it. I was laying there as he choked me thinking maybe it would be ok if I died. It would be a way out of this hell hole."

Natural Connections: Finding Gold

No one ever said that gold mining was easy

Movie Review: 'Halloween'

The new film is a follow-up to the first “Halloween”, but erases all franchise lore that came after, including the twist of protagonist Laurie Strode (Jamie Lee Curtis) turning out to be Michael’s sister.

Hayward Man Charged with Possession of Child P*rn

While being interviewed, Kavanagh stated that the image must have downloaded accidentally when he pushed on the screen attempting to exit out of it

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Did you know Merchants Bank has a loan built specifically to support your fixer upper project? It’s called a Renovation Loan (sometimes known as a Construction Loan).