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Spooner · SpoonerBURNETT COUNTY — In a heartwarming display of community support, the Burnett County Sheriff's Office expressed profound gratitude to several local organizations and generous individuals for their contributions towards enhancing law enforcement safety. The Sheriff's Office issued a press release highlighting the remarkable efforts of Squirrels Unlimited, Hummer's Rendezvous, Coyland Creek, Siren Lions Club, and numerous community members whose ge…See the Story
Community Collaboration Leads To Enhanced Safety For Law Enforcement
Spooner · SpoonerDusk was deepening in the alder brush of the Bibon Swamp as we tiptoed down the gravel road. Robins yakked from the trees and spring peepers yelled from the water much louder than our feet, but still we kept our breath and movement and thoughts as quiet as possible so as not to miss it. Peent. I heard it first, since I knew what to expect. I pointed eagerly toward a featureless place in the bushes. Peent. The brand-new birder with me strained to…See the Story
Natural Connections: Woodcock Dating Game
Spooner · SpoonerSPOONER, WI -- Wisconsin State Senator Romaine Quinn will be joining DrydenWire founder Ben Dryden on Thursday morning for a live 45-minute chat. The live-streaming show is scheduled to begin at approximately 8:30a (CST) on DrydenWire's Facebook page on Thursday, April 25, 2024. If you are unable to watch the show live, a recording will be posted on DrydenWire’s website and YouTube channel later in the day. DrydenWire Live! is presented by Amer…See the Story
Thursday On DrydenWire Live: Senator Romaine Quinn
Spooner · SpoonerSAWYER COUNTY - DrydenWire has been informed by the Sawyer County Sheriff's Office the following people were recently booked at the Sawyer County Jail. Note: The records that are available on this website are public information. Any indication of an arrest does not mean the individual identified has been convicted of a crime. All persons arrested are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The Weekly Jail Bookings Report for Barron, Burn…See the Story
Sawyer County Weekly Jail Bookings Report - Apr. 23, 2024
Spooner · SpoonerSPOONER, WI -- DrydenWire founder Ben Dryden and Barron County Sheriff Chris Fitzgerald were back for their latest episode of 'Positive Tuesday W/ Ben & Fitzy' show! This week, the boys discussed:
Man Ordered To Serve Consecutive Prison Sentences On Barron County OWI 10th Offense Barron County Sheriff's Department Conducts 22 Compliance Checks, Uncovers Violations Barron County Drug Unit Busts Meth Operation, Arrests Rice Lake Resident & More!…See the Story
'Positive Tuesday With Ben & Fitzy' - Ep. 183
Spooner · SpoonerSAWYER COUNTY — In a tragic incident on Sunday afternoon, a collision between a car and a motorcycle on State Highway 70 near Koeppler Road has left a motorcyclist with life-threatening injuries, leading to the arrest of the car's driver, accord to a press release from the Sawyer County Sheriff’s Office. Press Release On April 21, 2024 at 2:11pm, the Sawyer County Sheriff’s Office assisted by Sawyer County EMS, Wisconsin State Patrol, Winter and…See the Story
Sawyer County Crash Leaves Motorcyclist With Life-Threatening Injuries, Driver Arrested
Spooner · SpoonerBARRON COUNTY -- In a targeted operation spanning several weeks, the Barron County Drug Unit conducted an undercover investigation leading to a significant arrest and seizure of illicit substances. According to a press release from the Barron County Sheriff's Office, David Anderson, 33, a resident of Rice Lake, was apprehended on Friday, April 19, 2024, following the issuance of a search warrant at his residence. Press Release Over the past seve…See the Story
Barron County Drug Unit Busts Meth Operation, Arrests Rice Lake Resident
Spooner · SpoonerPOLK COUNTY (DrydenWire) - A former special education paraprofessional with the Amery School District is facing felony charges in Polk County Circuit Court for allegedly sending nude photographs of herself to one of her juvenile students. Charges of Exposing a Child to Harmful Material were filed against Sarah Monson, age 35, following the Polk County Sheriff’s Office investigation. The Amery School District told DrydenWire on Monday that Monson…See the Story