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Fun at Family Fest

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Fun at Family Fest

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SPOONER — Summertime got a nice start in the Spooner area on Saturday, June 7, as Lakeland Family Resource Center sponsored the Washburn County Family Festival.Read Article

Insider: Burnett County Disposition And Warrant Status Reports - June 12, 2025

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Insider: Burnett County Disposition And Warrant Status Reports - June 12, 2025

BURNETT COUNTY, WI -- DrydenWire has been informed by the Burnett County Clerk of Courts Office the following Criminal and Traffic Disposition and Warrant Status Reports for Burnett County. The weekly Criminal & Traffic Disposition and Warrant Status reports for Barron, Burnett, Polk, Rusk, Sawyer, and Washburn Counties are published each Thursday on DrydenWire.com. The names listed on the Warrant Status Report do not indicate that the person is…See the Story

Insider: Violent Assault Report Leads To Discovery Of Explosive Device In Washburn County

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Insider: Violent Assault Report Leads To Discovery Of Explosive Device In Washburn County

WASHBURN COUNTY (DrydenWire) – A criminal investigation into an alleged violent assault in Washburn County has led to multiple felony charges against 40-year-old Jonathan Bryan, of Trego, WI, including possession of an improvised explosive device and methamphetamine, and intimidation of a witness. The Washburn County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by the Marathon County Bomb Squad, the Spooner Police Department, and the Department of Natural Reso…Read Article

Make Music Day Returns To Spooner & Shell Lake

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Congressman Tom Tiffany Returns To DrydenWire Live! Thursday Morning

SPOONER, WI — U.S. Congressman Tom Tiffany will join DrydenWire.com founder Ben Dryden live on Thursday morning, June 12, 2025, for their monthly discussion on current issues impacting Wisconsin and the nation. As the Representative for Wisconsin’s 7th Congressional District — a region that includes DrydenWire’s coverage area — Congressman Tiffany joins Ben Dryden every second Thursday of the month for an open, unscripted conversation. No script…Spooner · Spooner Read Article

Rusk County District Attorney’s Statement Regarding Certain Social Media Posts

RUSK COUNTY — Rusk County District Attorney John A. Cabranes is refuting claims that his office supports sanctuary policies and says his comments about ICE were misrepresented, according to a press release from the Rusk County District Attorney. PRESS RELEASE On Friday June 6, 2024, in an email that District Attorney’s use to run cases and ideas across each other, the Polk County District Attorney posted the following: “So I have a question to a…Spooner · Spooner Read Article

All Healthcare Services Now Open At Rice Lake Integrated Facility

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Insider: Burnett County Drug House Case Concludes With 4th Person Sentenced

BURNETT COUNTY (DrydenWire) – The Court has sentenced the fourth of four individuals who received criminal charges from a December 2024 Burnett County drug bust. Christopher Merrill, age 50, of Webster, WI; Jacqueline Duncan, age 33, of Webster, WI; Lisa Anderson, age 42, formerly of Webster, WI, and Ronald Anderson, age 47, of Webster, WI, all received criminal charges following the drug bust. Merrill and Duncan were both previously sentenced o…Spooner · Spooner Read Article

Wisconsin Crash Leaves Driver With Life-Threatening Injuries After Rollover, Fire

BARRON COUNTY — A fiery two-vehicle crash that left one man with life-threatening injuries is under investigation, according to an initial release from the Wisconsin State Patrol. Crash Information - Initial Release Roadway: COUNTY HIGHWAY P Location: COUNTY HIGHWAY P APPROXIMATELY 1/4 MILE NORTH OF 17TH AVENUE County: BARRON At 5:48 PM on Sunday June 08, 2025 a crash occurred on County Highway P at County Highway P approximately 1/4 mile nort…Fire · Spooner Read Article

How To Submit An Obituary To DrydenWire

Northwestern Wisconsin families can submit obituaries at no cost through DrydenWire.com, the region’s leading online news source. Unlike other outlets that charge for obituary postings, DrydenWire remains committed to providing this service free of charge, ensuring families can honor their loved ones without financial burden. How to Submit an Obituary To have an obituary published on DrydenWire, please include the following required details (if …Spooner · Spooner Read Article

Insider: Rusk County DA Files Two New Sex Crime Cases Against Wisconsin Man After More Victims Come Forward

RUSK COUNTY (DrydenWire) – A Ladysmith, WI, man who is already charged with child sexual assault and sexual exploitation of a child, is facing new felony sex crime charges filed against him in two additional Rusk County court cases. DrydenWire previously reported that Jeffrey Jankovic was charged in Rusk County Circuit Court in December 2023 with multiple sex crimes against a juvenile. Those charges are still proceeding. Recently, Rusk County Di…Spooner · Spooner See the Story