Northwest Wisconsin Highway Construction Update - Mar. 13, 2026

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

Multiple Felony Charges Filed after THC-Related Polk County Crash that Endangered Toddler

Judge Sets $5,000 Cash Bond for Somerset Man Charged in Incident.

School Closings For Friday, Mar. 13, 2026

Check the latest updates for schools in DrydenWire's coverage area.

View Today's Obituaries on DrydenWire – Mar. 13, 2026

7 New Obituaries Posted On DrydenWire today.

Polk County Disposition and Warrant Status Reports - Mar. 12, 2026

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

Polk County Court Sentences Teen for THC-Impaired Crash Causing Injury

Multiple People Sustained Injuries in Crash After Teen Driver Ran Stop Sign.

Polk County Weekly Jail Bookings Report - Mar. 10, 2026

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

Polk County Disposition And Warrant Status Reports - Mar. 5, 2026

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

Polk County Man Charged With Second-Degree Sexual Assault Of Juvenile; $10k Cash Bond Set

Judge Finds Probable Cause Following Investigation.

Polk County Weekly Jail Bookings Report - Mar. 3, 2026

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

Polk County Man Charged With Felony Elder Abuse, False Imprisonment; $10K Cash Bond Set

Criminal Complaint Alleges Years-Long Pattern of Abuse; Victim Hospitalized With Broken Hip.

Sen. Romaine Quinn Discusses February Legislative Updates On DrydenWire Live

State Senator joined Ben Dryden in discussing priorities from Madison and answering viewer questions.

Polk County Disposition And Warrant Status Reports - Feb. 26, 2026

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

Polk County Weekly Jail Bookings Report - Feb. 24, 2026

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

Wisconsin Woman Sentenced To 20 Years In Polk County Arson Case

Barroom Dispute Preceded Fire That Destroyed Rental Home.

Wild Rivers Habitat For Humanity Receives $500,000 In Federal Community Project Funding

Funding Secured by Sen. Tammy Baldwin to Support Affordable Housing Efforts Across Northwest Wisconsin.

Wisconsin Man’s Criminal Cases Multiply As New Allegations Include Child Abuse, Illegal Firearms, 4th OWI

Alleged New Offenses Occurred While Defendant Was Free on Felony Bonds.

Polk County Disposition And Warrant Status Reports - Feb. 19, 2026

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

Wisconsin Man Charged With Homicide In Fatal 3-Vehicle Crash: Cell Phone Use Cited

Wisconsin Woman Succumbed To Injuries Sustained In Off-Set Head-On Collision.

Polk County Weekly Jail Bookings Report - Feb. 17, 2026

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

Rob Rorvick Announces Candidacy For Polk County Sheriff

Rob Rorvick has officially announced his candidacy for Polk County Sheriff.

Polk County To Host Open House To Finalize County-Wide Bicycle, Pedestrian Plan

Residents Invited to Share Input as Countywide Planning Effort Nears Completion.

Polk County Disposition And Warrant Status Reports - Feb. 12, 2026

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

Polk County Weekly Jail Bookings Report - Feb. 10, 2026

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