Sawyer County

Wisconsin’s Affordable Care Act Insurance Numbers Remain Uncertain

Average premiums for 2026 up by 26%. First of two signup deadlines has passed.

Legislators Propose Tax Incentives to Attract German Company

Company would partner on Hayward plant turning wood pulp into aviation fuel.

DNR Publishes Initial Public Input Summary for Chippewa Flowage Joint Agency Master Plan

Bear With Plastic Jar On Its Head Freed In Northern Wisconsin

Gov. Evers Seeks Trump Administration Approval for HUBZone Designations to Support Small Businesses, Boost Rural Wisconsin Economies 

Governor petitions for federal designation to help local small businesses in eligible counties compete for federal contracts

Wisconsin Tribes Adding Surveillance Technology

Lac du Flambeau's one-mile central village area has more than 160 cameras.

Wisconsin Has 250 Lake Districts

The number is growing. They implement boating ordinances, manage water quality and habitat restoration.

Judge Monica Isham Condemned For Concerns About Dugan’s Arrest

Sawyer County judge holding court on zoom. Rep. Tiffany calls for her to resign.

Conservatives Call for Changes Following Schimel’s Loss

Activists push for Wisconsin Republican Party Chair Brian Schimming to resign.

Another 10 Wisconsin Sheriffs Endorse Brad Schimel

Brad Schimel, Law Enforcement’s Choice for the Wisconsin Supreme Court

Sean Duffy Is Odd Pick to Run Department of Transportation

Former Wisconsin congressman has little management experience or interest in the issue.

DNR Wardens, Civilian Staff Honored For Heroic Acts Of Public Service

Awards Recognized Valor, Lifesaving And Meritorious Service

Gov. Evers, WHEDA Announce Investments to Develop Nearly 500 Housing Units Across Wisconsin

More than $9.3 million investment will support nine affordable housing developments, 485 housing units statewide

DNR Seeking Public Comment For Chippewa Flowage Joint Agency Management Plan Update

Comment Period Open Through Jan. 31, 2025

Baldwin Announces More Than $34 Million for Airports Across Wisconsin

Baldwin-backed federal investment will enhance safety and operations

WisDOT construction forecast for Labor Day weekend travelers

Don’t fall into bad driving habits – buckle up, be patient, and put your phone down

Expect company on Wisconsin roads during Fourth of July weekend travel

Statewide travel info at your fingertips via 511wi.gov and the mobile app

Oneida Man Sentenced for Possession with Intent to Distribute Controlled Substances and the Unlawful Possession of a Firearm

Senator Baldwin Delivers Over $38 Million to Improve Airports in Wisconsin

Funding to bolster safety and improve connectivity from Baldwin-backed Bipartisan Infrastructure Law

DHS Awards Funding to Law Enforcement Agencies Working to Address the Opioid Epidemic

Application period still open for additional grant dollars

Report Finds 1000% Increase in Fentanyl-Related Deaths

4,300 deaths in state over six-year period linked to synthetic opioids, namely fentanyl.

2022 Roundup: Gov. Evers Completes 2022 72-County Tour of Wisconsin

Wisconsin Building Network of Fast-Charging Electric Vehicle Stations

85% of state highways would be within 25 miles of charger. Supply chain issues remain a hurdle.

Gov. Evers, Lac Courte Oreilles Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians Sign Compact Amendment Permitting Event Wagering

DNR Seeking Public Comments On Proposed Snowmobile Trail Designation Within Flambeau River State Forest

Nelson for Wisconsin Announces 3rd and 4th Day of “Full Nelson 72 Counties Tour”

Nelson pledges to wrestle Wall Street and corporate interests to the ground

Court Kills Another Evers Pandemic Order

4-3 State Supreme Court ruling overthrows October order limiting restaurant and bar capacity.

Republican Congressman Tom Tiffany Rejects Millions for Covid Relief and Recovery for Superior and Wausau

Wisconsin National Guard continues COVID-19 testing throughout the state

Wisconsin National Guard conducts shortened COVID-19 testing week due to New Year’s holiday

Wisconsin National Guard tops 900,000 COVID-19 tests collected; testing week shortened over Thanksgiving holiday

Pandemic Surges as Courts Tie Evers’ Hands

Federal coronavirus task force says Wisconsin needs more comprehensive strategy.

Wisconsin National Guard will conduct COVID-19 specimen collection in 45 Wisconsin counties this week

Evers Asks High Court to Review COVID Rules

As lower courts flip flop on bar and restaurant restrictions he wants Supreme Court to step in.

Appeals Court Blocks State Restaurant, Bar Rules

Court says appeal against Evers’ restrictions by Tavern League will likely succeed.

Judge Restores Restaurant, Bar Restrictions

Temporary order by judge ending statewide limits is overruled by another judge.

Mask Mandate Targeted by Another Conservative Lawsuit

New lawsuit filed this week by Heartland Institute board member.

Judge Blocks Evers Rule on Restaurants, Bars

Temporarily blocks health order’s capacity limits in response to Tavern League suit.

Wisconsin National Guard continues statewide COVID-19 testing this week

Wisconsin National Guard continues statewide COVID-19 testing this week

Wisconsin National Guard continues statewide COVID-19 testing this week

Wisconsin National Guard continues statewide COVID-19 testing this week

Wisconsin National Guard surpasses 250,000 specimens collected for COVID testing; statewide testing continues this week

Wisconsin National Guard surpasses 100,000 specimens collected for COVID-19 testing

Wisconsin National Guard surpasses 70,000 specimens collected at mobile testing sites around the state

Wisconsin National Guard conducting mobile testing at sites around the state

Gov. Evers Announces New UV Decontamination Site in Sawyer County

Site is a Product of an Impressive Collaborative Effort Between a Local Host and State Support

State Adds 12 New Circuit Court Branches

Bill signed by Gov. Evers makes first additions in a decade.

State’s Utilities Lag on Solar Equity

Doing little to connect low-income customers to solar, report says.

Sawyer County Man Sentenced to 25 Years for Multiple Arsons on Reservation

“Thanks to the investigators and prosecution team whose work resulted in a conviction on every count charged.”

Clergy Sexual Abuse Cases Still Rising

170 to date in state, but some dioceses and religious orders still won’t confront problem.

Can a Democrat Succeed Duffy?

Yes, if the campaign is run on bread-and-butter issues that appeal to rural voters.

Gov. Evers Signs Executive Order #43 Recreating the Governor’s Juvenile Justice Commission

"I am excited to recreate the Juvenile Justice Commission as a space for discussing innovations and best practices that Wisconsin should adopt across the entire spectrum of the juvenile justice system."

Sawyer County Man Receives Maximum Sentence for Threatening Local Criminal Justice Officials and Family

“This case sends a clear message that people who threaten the safety of others face severe consequences.”

Hayward Man Charged with Ten Counts of Possession of Child Pornography

This investigation is led by the ICAC Task Force at DOJ and the Sawyer County Sheriff’s Office.

“Solar for Good” Program Assists 12 More Wisconsin Nonprofits with Solar Panels

This round featured a change in the program – instead of a cash grant, these nonprofits will receive donated solar panels.

Budget Committee Debates Stewardship Program

Funding for preserving land has been slashed by 61% in last 12 years. State Sen Tiffany wants more cuts.

20 Wisconsin school districts awarded Fab Labs Grants

Governor Tony Evers, Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes, WEDC Secretary Mark Hogan and other key leaders to award grants during statewide tour on Fab Lab Day

Measuring Wisconsin’s Wealth Gap

It's reaching historic levels and varies greatly by county.

Neubauer for Justice Has 98% of All Judicial Endorsements in WI Supreme Court Race

The choice of judiciary and law enforcement community is clear

Coalition Seeks More Criminal Justice Funding

Criminal justice agencies and associations say their budget proposal will improve system.

Solar Grant Program to Generate $4.5 Million in New Solar Energy Projects for Wisconsin Nonprofits

The new solar arrays, planned for installation over the next twelve months, will add 2.13 megawatts of new solar power to Wisconsin’s electric mix.

Governor-elect Tony Evers and Lt. Governor-elect Mandela Barnes Announce Public Safety and Criminal Justice Reform Policy Advisory Council

"We have to start prioritizing people, not prisons."

State Patrol recognizes officers for heroism and commendable service

Governor Walker Awards $7 Million in Broadband Expansion Grants

Preliminary grants have been awarded to serve 1,100 businesses and 14,000 homes

Building Commission Approves Projects

"The projects that the State Building Commission approved today will maintain and strengthen the delivery of important services and resources to the public."

Governor Walker Calls for More Public Land for Hunting and Fishing at the 84th Annual Convention of the Wisconsin Conservation Congress

"There are approximately 7.4 million acres of land open to the public for recreation in the state and our administration continues to look for opportunities to increase the amount of land available for public use."

Governor Walker Welcomes 37 New Officers to the Wisconsin State Patrol in La Crosse

“We stand in support of all those who serve in uniform, including these 37 new State Patrol troopers and inspectors.”

State GPS Monitoring Has Huge Problems

Malfunctions, unnecessary jailings plague growing offender monitoring program.

NEWaukee Announces YPWeek Wisconsin 2018 Expansion, Bubbler Awards Application Open

After three years of successful expansion of YPWeek Wisconsin, NEWaukee has built the nation’s largest millennial talent network.

Governor Walker Appoints Douglas Mrotek as Sawyer County Sheriff

Mrotek, a resident of Hayward, Wisconsin, holds over 34 years of law enforcement experience, 31 of which have been with the City of Hayward Police Department.

SB 76 brings Grassroots groups together in defense of the waters of Wisconsin

Citizens and grassroots groups from around the state are calling for their elected officials to vote ‘no’ on SB 76

Wisconsin State Patrol welcomes 41 officers to its ranks

Governor Walker Presents 2016 Trailblazer Awards to Women Business Leaders

Tax Credit Helps Rural Working Families

More than 1 in 10 families in 27 mostly rural counties benefit from earned income tax credit.