Herb Kohl Foundation Scholarship Application Forms Now Available

100 students will be chosen to receive $10,000 scholarships from among all applicants throughout the state.

Sawyer County Health Says Facebook Page Hacked; Currently Offline

“The Facebook page for Sawyer County Health was hacked on Friday, October 16, and is currently offline"

Spooner Health Receives 2020 Press Ganey Guardian of Excellence Award

Award for Achieving and Sustaining Excellence in Employee Engagement

Solon Springs Student Awarded Coast Guard Foundation Scholarship

Hayden Dupree, child of USCG Petty Officer Kyle Dupree, from Solon Springs, Wisconsin, is attending WITC Superior this Fall

Retired St. Croix Tribal Police K9 ‘Auggie’ Passes Away

K9 Auggie unexpectedly passed away on October 4, 2020 with former K9 Officer Krupa and family by his side

Environmental Review For City Of Amery Project

The City of Amery is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program to address deficiencies in their public drinking water system

Recipients Sought For 'Blessing Baskets'

Wild Rivers Habitat for Humanity is accepting nominations of outstanding community members for their latest community project

DrydenWire Marks Its 5-Year Anniversary

5 years ago today we launched DrydenWire.com. It has been an incredible journey and an honor to serve our area

Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Last year, domestic violence claimed 85 lives in Wisconsin with 15% of the victims being under the age of 18

UPDATE: Troop Arrival In Spooner Delayed

Our troops are coming home... just a little bit later

Chippewa County Provides Update On Closure of FireArms Range

It is estimated that the corrective measures will be completed sometime in early-mid October, 2020.

Mars Drops Uncle Ben’s, Reveals New Name For Rice Brand

Rebrand includes new purpose: create opportunities that offer everyone a seat at the table

Siren Closes High School For In-person Learning Due To Confirmed COVID-19 Cases

Siren has closed the high school from Monday, September 21 through October 2, 2020 for in-person learning

Flags To Half-Staff In Honor Of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Proclamation on the Death of Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Telemark Redevelopment Withdraws $1 Million Package Offer

An announcement within the next 60 days outlining TR’s new projects will be made

NorthLakes Community Clinic Earns 'LGBTQ Health Care Equality Top Performer' Designation

Top Performer Designation from the Human Rights Campaign

Memorial Medical Center Announces Partnership With Northern Waters Ophthalmology

Northern Waters Ophthalmology will be joining MMC

Community Members Hold Friends And Family Free Sale To Benefit Local Families In Need

Audrey and Pat Hanson of Spooner opened their garage and driveway to offer a Friends and Family Free Sale

ICAA Provides Free Pandemic Assistance For Small Business Owners And Entrepreneurs

ICAA’s new Business Development Manager, Anna Ringstad, is turning her focus towards providing free pandemic assistance for small business owners and entrepreneurs in NW Wisconsin

Become An On-Call Victim Advocate Intern For Embrace!

Embrace is seeking interns to join our mission in ending violence, inspiring hope and providing support to all people affected by domestic or sexual violence.

Polk County’s Ledger Newspapers Ceasing Publication

The Ledger is ceasing publication of their newspapers in Polk County

Wisconsin Mails Voting Information To Registered Voters

The Wisconsin Elections Commission this week mailed information packets to 2.6 million registered voters about their options for voting

Nominations Sought For Wisconsin Woman Veteran Of The Year

Nominations are now being accepted for the 2020 Wisconsin Woman Veteran of the Year award

Behavioral Health Grants Awarded To 40 Wisconsin School Districts

121 schools in 31 counties benefit