There are 11,598 eligible voters in Price County; 9,781 are registered voters. In this election, 6,317 people voted in Price County, which is 54.5% of eligible voters.
Town of Hill: 71%
Town of Knox: 68%
Village of Prentice: 66%
Town of Flambeau: 65%
Town of Spirit: 64%
Town of Catawba: 63%
Town of Prentice: 63%
Town of Elk: 62%
Town of Worcester: 62%
Town of Hackett: 61%
Town of Harmony: 60%
Town of Ogema: 57%
Town of Lake: 56%
Town of Eisensten: 52%
Village of Kennan: 52%
Town of Kennan: 48%
Village of Catawba: 44%
Park Falls: 41%
Phillips: 40%
Town of Fifield: 37%
Note: Town of Georgetown votes were reported, but the number of total voters was not reported at the time of publication, so we could not calculate that percentage.
The unofficial results are shown below.
*Denotes unofficial winner
STATE SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION
Brittany Kinser Price County: 3,373
*Jill Underly Price County: 2,261
Adrianne Melby (registered write-in) Price County: 0
JUSTICE OF THE SUPREME COURT
Brad Schimel Price County: 3,865
*Susan Crawford Price County: 2,459
COURT OF APPEALS JUDGE DISTRICT 3
*Lisa K. Stark Price County: 4,214
STATE REFERENDUM: PHOTO ID FOR VOTING
*Yes Price County: 4,568; Statewide: 638,555
No Price County: 1,554; Statewide: 534,612
CITY OF PHILLIPS
ALDERPERSON DISTRICT 1
*Richard Heitkemper 153
ALDERPERSON DISTRICT 2
*Mark Brzeskiewicz 120
ALDERPERSON DISTRICT 3
*Bill Elliott 86
CITY OF PARK FALLS
MAYOR
*Tara Tervort 491
Joseph Oskvarek 256
ALDERPERSON DISTRICT 1
*Daniel L. Greenwood 148
ALDERPERSON DISTRICT 2
*Terry Wilson 131
ALDERPERSON DISTRICT 3
*Dixie Weidman 131
ALDERPERSON DISTRICT 4
*Michael Mader 146
VILLAGE OF CATAWBA
PRESIDENT
*Cheryl Moore 42
TRUSTEE
*Richard Manula 45
TREASURER
*Arlene Birdeau 44
VILLAGE OF KENNAN
PRESIDENT
*Jill Arndt 46
TRUSTEE
*Bret Dunlap 46
TREASURER
*Shirley Arndt 49
VILLAGE OF PRENTICE
PRESIDENT
*Brad Swenson 237
TRUSTEE (3)
*Rebeca Schantner 161
Kevin R. Gullickson 88
*Doug Hagen 132
*Denae B. Walcisak 162
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TOWN OF CATAWBA
CHAIRPERSON
*Jeff Hoogland 118
SUPERVISOR 1
*Mark Smugala 107
SUPERVISOR 2
*Robert Strobl 111
CLERK
0
TREASURER
*Darenda Hlasny 110
TOWN OF EISENSTEIN
CHAIRPERSON
*Ken Broholm 217
SUPERVISOR (2)
*Larry Hinton 173
*Ryan G. Plessner 181
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TOWN OF HILL
CHAIRPERSON
*Ronald Wiitala 162
SUPERVISOR (2)
*John Underwood 123
*Jeffery A. Ulrich 151
FLAMBEAU SCHOOL DISTRICT (3)
*Zenny Mahun 14
*Laura Dutter-Nelson 6
*Craig Cahoon 13
FLAMBEAU SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM
*Yes 14
No 13
PHILLIPS SCHOOL DISTRICT
SEAT 1
*Justin P. Lindgren 1,337
Becky Denzine 1,228
SEAT 2
*Britt Bilgrien 1,671
Bryan W. Weisrock 807
SEAT 3
*Kayla Bushman 2,051
PRENTICE SCHOOL DISTRICT
SEAT 1
*Danielle Gruber 1,036
SEAT 2
*Eric Gladson 1,027
SEAT 3
*Jody Isaacson 1,034
PRENTICE SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM
*Yes 762
No 567
RIB LAKE SCHOOL DISTRICT
SEAT 1
*Amanda Treffinger 96
SEAT 2
*Rollie Thums 96
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The Highway 13 repaving project will be coming through Phillips in 2025. The project is slated to begin on June 9 and be completed by July 21. However, Director of Public Works Jim Heizler stated that the project could start in May as the state is working their way northward.
The project area is along Hwy. 13 from County Road D to County Road F. The next project area will commence after and continue to Fifield.
In 2019 and 2021, the city met with business owners to discuss the sidewalks that extend from Maple Street to Elm Street. The business owners were informed that the city was responsible for maintaining the curb and gutter, but, at that time, they were not going to replace it. The business owners were asked to replace their sidewalks and possibly add some other features, which would cost business owners thousands of dollars, some seeing estimates over $10,000. The business owners asked for it to be tabled until after Hwy. 13 was repaved to see if the state would do anything with the sidewalks and the curb and gutter.
On Tuesday, March 25, 2025, business owners met with the Common Council, Director of Public Works, the mayor, and the city clerk to discuss the plan for the downtown sidewalks.
Jim Heizler explained that the state will come in and grind up the road. Traffic will continue through town with single lane flagging taking place so there will be access to businesses. Most likely, people will need to park on side streets to get to businesses. A couple places will need to be dug up to work on water lines, which will consist of half a day's work. The storm inlets will be redone. One light pole by Maple Street will need to be removed. A storm inlet will be put in near Maple Street. The corners are getting slightly redesigned for improved handicap access. The curb step may be widened. The state will replace the curb and gutter.
Clerk Shelby Kosmer stated that, after reviewing the special assessments policy, the city learned that the business owners will be responsible for the first five feet out from the buildings, and then the city is responsible to pay for the rest of the sidewalks. This was confirmed at the meeting by Mayor Peterson. UPDATE 3-30-25: In follow-up e-mails after the meeting, My Price County asked for clarification. Shelby stated it was difficult, at the meeting, to state the area that owners have to pay for, because one building owner had previously inquired if it was five feet from the curb, which is not accurate, but she stated it is also not accurate when she and the mayor stated it is five feet from the building. If it was five feet from the building, there are about eleven buildings who have steps, bumped out entry ways, statues, decks, and ramps over part or almost all of the five feet from the building. Shelby stated that it should have been said at the meeting that the building owners will be charged the width of their property by a five-foot width of sidewalk and the city and state will be paying for the rest of the sidewalks.
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ANTHONY SLECK, TOWN OF WORCESTER CHAIRMAN CANDIDATE: If elected chairman, Anthony said, "I pledge to uphold the will of the residents, ensuring their tax dollars are managed wisely and their concerns are addressed with integrity. My leadership style is grounded in common sense, accountability, and a long-term vision for Worcester's success, and I am ready to serve the residents." Learn more about Anthony at Voice of Worcester 2.0. You can also read his Q&A.
A number of questions were asked during the meeting.
A business owner questioned why the city isn't required to pay for the city sidewalks given the business owners pay taxes, and all people use it, not just the individual businesses.
One business owner asked if good squares needed to be replaced and how that would be enforced. Shelby stated that usually an entire project is done at one time for a project of this size. The city was not sure who paid for the sidewalks in 1996 when they were last redone. That project occurred during a reconstruction of Hwy. 13 rather than just a repaving.
Another business owner stated that a state project manager in 2021 stated that, since the corners are being redone by the state, some of the sidewalk tiles will likely get replaced by the state because they will not leave anything unsafe. The business owner asked, if the bid is to come in before the project has even started, how can the city ensure that business owners on the corners won't get charged in the estimate for work that ends up getting done by the state. Shelby said the bid will be an estimate and then it can be adjusted when the roadwork is completed.
Some business owners wondered why only business owners from Maple Street to Elm Street were being asked to redo their sidewalks when there are other businesses in the block to the north and south of that, which should be considered part of the downtown area. The city stated there was no particular reason and could consider adding those areas to the bid.
One building owner wondered why the sidewalks are such a priority given there are other things that should possibly take precedence in making the city more inviting. He asked what priority level the sidewalks had in the city's comprehensive plan, though no definite answer was given.
A motion was made by Richard Heitkemper to look for bids for the sidewalks, and the motion carried. The business owners will be able to give input throughout the process, including as bids are reviewed. Business owners expressed wanting to get the lowest bid and also being able to reject bids so that they are not overcharged.
The business owners expressed the desire to look for a grant, which was also talked about at the 2019 and 2021 meetings. The city agreed they will look further for grants.
Business owners will be able to decide if they want to pay in one lump sum or over the course of time. If paid over time, business owners will be required to pay the municipal loan rate plus 1% with the full terms yet to be decided.
If a decent bid is found and agreed to, the sidewalk project is slated to commence shortly after the repaving of Lake Avenue, possibly in August 2025.
JUSTIN LINDGREN, PHILLIPS SCHOOL BOARD CANDIDATE: Justin Lindgren feels he is qualified to be a school board member because he has been a teacher and has completed coursework in school administration. He feels he has the insight on both sides to see what needs to be fixed. He is calling for change, transparency, and communication on the school board. "I have spent 12 years serving both the community and the school district, and I would be honored to have the opportunity to continue this." Learn more about Justin at Vote Lindgren. You can also read his Q&A.
Photo Credit: Submitted by Vilas County Sheriff's Office
Melissa Beson, a 37-year-old woman, was last seen in the late afternoon of Monday, March 17, 2025. At that time, she was seen walking on Indian Village Road, near Wayman Lane, in Lac du Flambeau. She was walking toward Highway 47. She was wearing a black sleeveless shirt, gray sweatshirt, and red sweatpants.
Concerned family members reported her missing on Sunday, March 23, 2025.
Melissa is a 5'7" Native American with a medium build of about 170 pounds. She has brown hair and brown eyes. She has numerous tattoos, some of which can be seen on her neck, arms, and legs.
Melissa's family is very worried about her. They and the Lac du Flambeau Tribal Police Department are asking the public to help locate her. Any information regarding Melissa or her possible whereabouts should be reported to the Lac du Flambeau Tribal Police Department at 715-588-7717 or the Vilas County Sheriff’s Office at 715-479-4441.
UPDATED 4-1-2025:
According to the Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians Tribal Police Department, "Since Melissa was reported missing by concerned family members on March 23rd, finding her has been the number one priority of the LDF Police Department. We have conducted extensive ground searches on foot, even in severe weather conditions. Our officers have even come in on their days off to search for her. The dedicated members of Newbold Search and Rescue have once again come to our aid and have assisted us by searching with their specially trained canines. The dogs have shown interest and appeared to pick up Melissa’s scent in the area of her last known sighting.
"The LDF Police Department has two high-quality drones, purchased with grant funds, and personnel have been trained in their use. Extensive searches have been conducted using the drones, which enabled us to observe the bed of the open water portion of the Bear River. Today we will be conducting a search using an underwater drone to delve under ice shelves.
"Although we are expending monumental efforts in searching the area in which Melissa was last seen, we are in no way ignoring the possibility that she may be elsewhere. Our officers are working non-stop, during every shift, to follow up on every lead and tip that we receive. We have combed through countless hours of surveillance footage, have interviewed dozens of people, and have reached out to law enforcement agencies in various areas of the State of Wisconsin, who have assisted us by contacting persons with possible information and even conducting searches of residences in their jurisdictions."
If you have information that may help in locating Melissa, contact the Lac du Flambeau Tribal Police Department at 715-588-7717 or the Vilas County Sheriff’s Office at 715-479-4441.
The Vilas County Sheriff's Office received a 911 call at 10:34 p.m. on Friday, March 21, 2025.
The call came from St. Germain, Wisconsin. The caller informed dispatch that they located a 61-year-old woman, Kelly Johnson, who was likely deceased.
Deputies arrived at the scene in Cloverland, Wisconsin, and determined the woman died of unnatural causes.
Detectives from Vilas County, Oneida County, and the Department of Criminal Investigation (WI DOJ) were dispatched to the scene. Plus, assistance was obtained from the Department of Justice’s mobile Crime Response Team and the Wisconsin State Patrol.
In the early morning hours of March 22, 2025, the investigation identified James Johnson as a suspect. He is a 56-year-old St. Germain man. He was arrested for 1st Degree Intentional Homicide.
Updated 3-24-25:
The suspect appeared before Vilas County Circuit Court Judge Daniel Overbey on March 24. A $1,000,000.00 bond was set.
Many people remember Kaylee, the little girl who lost her life way too soon.
One person who remembers her every day, and is keeping her spirit alive, is her aunt, Dianna Schultz.
For the second year in a row, Dianna has organized a bake sale in memory of Kaylee. This year, it will be held on Saturday, March 29, 2025, from noon until 4 p.m. at The Lanes in Park Falls, Wisconsin.
The proceeds from the sale will be split three ways. The Kaylee Hamann Memorial Scholarship Fund, Catkins Animal Shelter, and The Ronald McDonald House will all be recipients. Dianna explained that Kaylee was an avid animal lover, which is why Catkins was chosen. She also stated that The Ronald McDonald House provided help to family during the family's time of need, and that is why it was selected.
Dianna shared, "I am asking for the public's help to make this another wonderful fundraiser just like last year! Pick any which way you'd like to help. You can help by donating baked goods or snacks labeled as to what they are and if they contain nuts. Please have items already portioned out and the helpers will price. Another way to help, if you don't like to bake, you may also donate items to be used on the Bucket Raffle and the proceeds from this will go to Kaylee's Scholarship Fund. Lastly, you can help by just making a purchase that day, or you can do all three; the choice is yours!"
Dianna stated there will also be a 50/50 cash raffle with proceeds going to Kaylee's Scholarship Fund.
"We do still have limited sizes of t-shirts & sweatshirts, keychains and koozies available for sale that day, as well. We hope to make this event as successful as the first and hope to see you all there," Dianna shared.
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Election day is Tuesday, April 1, 2025. Justin Lindgren is running for a position on the Phillips School Board. To help voters make an informed voting decision, Justin shared information about his candidacy. For additional information, visit and like/follow Vote Lindgren on Facebook.
What is your background?
I grew up in Rhinelander, Wisconsin, the son of Peter and Linda (nee Pilch) Lindgren; my mother being a 1970 graduate of Phillips High School. I spent summers in Phillips on my grandparents' farm and moved to the area permanently in 2011 when I began teaching in the Phillips School District. Prior to 2011, I attended school at Bethel College (now Bethel University), graduating in 2003 with a music education degree. Following college, I taught music classes for Independant School District 696 in Ely, Minnesota, before coming to Phillips. In 2016, I took a two-year sabbatical to attend University of Wisconsin-Madison, where I was a teaching assistant within the music program and coached the tuba section of the marching band. I received a Master of Music from the university; my thesis project focusing on rural music education. I have also completed approximately eighty percent of an Educational Leadership program at University of Wisconsin-Superior, with a focus on administration. I am currently a music instructor for the Three Lakes School District, but I continue to reside in Phillips.
What prompted you to run for school board?
I chose to run for school board after listening to former students and colleagues tell me about their current experiences in the district. I began to hear the same remarks from parents and community members as well. It became obvious to me that the board was either unaware of situations within the district or simply did not care about what was happening. Either reasoning is inexcusable.
What is your definition of a quality school board member?
A quality school board member is one who serves the residents of the Phillips School District by ensuring a quality education for its students, a safe environment for all who enter its halls, and a responsible use of the resources provided to it by the community.
What makes you qualified to be a school board member?
I have worked in multiple school districts over the past twenty years. I have experience within the Phillips School District as well as outside its borders. I understand the current environment surrounding education at multiple levels, from educator effectiveness to budgetary matters, and even transportation. I am connected to the community, and, most importantly, I wish to see the students of the Phillips School District succeed well after they have left our classrooms. Successful alumni are a sign of a successful district.
Is there anything else you would like to share with the voting public?
I am very approachable and welcome dialogue and discussion with anyone. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact me. Feel free to also post questions to the Vote Lindgren Facebook page, as that is currently the easiest way to reach me.
Below are recent videos by Justin Lindgren, discussing why he should be on the Phillips School Board, which can also be found on his Vote Lindgren Facebook page:
Shortly after 6 a.m. on Thursday, March 20, 2025, the Lincoln County Dispatch Center learned of a residential fire in the Town of Bradley.
It was reported that flames were seen outside the residence.
The Tomahawk, Nokomis, and Cassian Fire Departments responded to the house, which was fully engulfed in flames. Human remains were found inside the residence while the fire was still being extinguished.
State fire marshals, the Wisconsin Department of Justice Bureau of Criminal Investigation, and the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office are investigating the incident.
The identity of the victim is not being released at this time. The cause of the fire has not yet been determined.
UPDATED 3-25-25:
The person whose remains were found in the house are 36-year-old female, Sanskrita DellErba, who resided at the home. According to the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office, "An autopsy was conducted on March 21st, and the results are pending toxicology testing. The cause of the fire and the cause of death are still under investigation."
Lincoln County 911 Dispatch Center received a call at 6:06 p.m. on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, regarding a missing person and welfare check in the Township of Corning.
A 48-year-old Merrill man had not shown up for work or been heard from.
Upon investigation, the man was found to be deceased.
A 25-year-old Merrill man was taken into custody in connection to the incident.
Police state there is no threat to the public, and the case is being actively investigated.
Election day is Tuesday, April 1, 2025. Anthony Sleck is running for chairman of the Town of Worcester. To help voters make an informed voting decision, Anthony shared information about his candidacy. For additional information, visit The Voice of Worcester 2.0.
What is your background?
My childhood years were spent growing up in the Town of Worcester. I graduated from PHS in the class of '75. Throughout my adult life, I have held a number of jobs that has given me knowledge and experience. I worked for Weyerhaeuser Company for 11 1/2 years, Koetter Woodworking 7 1/2 years, and Over The Road truck driver over 14 years. I possess a strong background in management, supervisory, training expertise, hands-on maintenance and machine operations, and policy creation.
What is your definition of a quality town chairman?
A leader who has a plan and the ability to run this township efficiently and effectively. One who can create a responsible budget and operate within the parameters and control unnecessary expenses. Someone capable of being able to listen (with intent to understand) the concerns and issues that the residents face and resolving them with integrity. And by making truth and transparency a top priority.
What makes you qualified to be the town chairman?
While employed at Weyerhaeuser, I was a machine operator, worked machine maintenance, training coordinator, and policy creator for the company. I have experience and knowledge needed to guide Worcester on a daily basis. Combined with my common sense approach and accountability for everyone, and a goal to promote consistant and fair treatment of everyone, and promote community involvement in the decision-making process for future township projects. And be 100% transparent and honest with everyone.
What prompted you to run for chairman of the Town of Worcester?
The poor communications from the town board members. The poor listening skills that the town board members constantly exhibit. And the lack of having community involvement.
What changes, if any, would you like to make in the Town of Worcester?
I would start by listening to the residents of the community. There is no such thing as a bad idea, and everyone should be given the right to express their opinions. The town board members work for the community that they represent. The community should be represented so as to benefit the whole community, not special interest groups. I would create policies and procedures that promote consistency and protect the workers and the public. Everyone will be held accountable for the decisions that they make and the actions that they take.
Is there anything else that you would like to share with the voting public?
I'm bidding for the position of Worcester Town Chairman to make a meaningful difference in the community, by promoting truth and transparency, because every resident has a right to know how their tax dollars are being used and to show that there are no secrets. Creating policies and procedures to promote consistency and fairness and doing the job correctly the first time. I will create a responsible budget and operate the township within those parameters, to cut unnecessary expenses while building a savings surplus for the future. Most of all, listening to the residents' concerns and issues and resolving them with integrity. My common sense approach will work together with the community to build a stronger more prosperous township for future generations to enjoy and raise their families here.
Thank you for your support.
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Reports received by the police departments in Price County for the month have been condensed and summarized.
PRICE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
JANUARY 2025, ADDITIONAL REPORTS RECEIVED:
1-28-25: A Phillips man stated he arrived home and found his wife deceased with an apparently self-inflicted gunshot wound.
1-30-25: A Phillips man reported being scammed out of $600 through a fraudulent bank account. He stated he had been in contact with a female who told the man she worked on a cruise ship. The female had the man open a checking account, and make her a trustee on said account, so she could withdraw money from wherever she was. He had since discovered one of the accounts the female was using did not have correct account numbers, and the account did not exist.
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JUSTIN LINDGREN, PHILLIPS SCHOOL BOARD CANDIDATE: Justin Lindgren feels he is qualified to be a school board member because he has been a teacher and has completed coursework in school administration. He feels he has the insight on both sides to see what needs to be fixed. He is calling for change, transparency, and communication on the school board. "I have spent 12 years serving both the community and the school district, and I would be honored to have the opportunity to continue this." Learn more about Justin at Vote Lindgren.
FEBRUARY 2025
2-2-25: A Phillips man called to report that a deer was hit just east of Catawba, and there were pieces of it all over the road on US Hwy. 8. Dispatch made contact with the Price County Highway Department for removal.
2-3-25: A Prentice woman called reporting fraud. She advised her bank contacted her stating there was a $1,000 charge for Discover Card from that day. When dispatch asked who she believed may have had access to her information, she stated the whole United States had access to the information.
2-4-25: Investigated a possible sex offense.
2-4-25: A Catawba woman called to report she had contacted Amazon for a return but was advised she had reached her return limit, and they were not able to refund her card. She said the individual told her she needed to use Venmo or CashApp. She used CashApp. The woman stated she was now at a loss of about $1,900 and stated the person could see all of her bank accounts and told her to withdraw $11,000 as hackers were in her account. She said the person told her to not tell her bank as they would tell her to close the account, but the hackers would just follow any new accounts she opened as they had her personal information. She had closed her accounts but was unsure what to do from there.
2-5-25: A Prentice woman contacted dispatch to speak to either Deputy Sean Peterson or Sheriff Brian Schmidt in reference to an incident that occurred on January 15, 2025, in the Village of Prentice. She stated her neighbor had called 911 on her in that incident and had been harassing her since. That made the caller feel unsafe, and she stated the woman had chased her up the stairs, which caused her to have to retreat back into her apartment, and she said the woman had ways of listening to her phone calls. The woman called back, wondering where deputies were, as dispatch had told her it would take approximately fifteen minutes for deputies to get to her, and it had been eighteen minutes. She stated the woman was in the laundry room, and said, "This is how she does it," and she had been doing "it" for two solid years, and believed the woman was a danger to herself, as well as everyone in the apartment building. Deputies Jacob Lex and Dakota Haberman responded.
2-5-25: A Tomahawk man called to report his mother-in-law was a victim of a scam in which she lost $14,000. He stated she received a text the day prior that there was an issue with her Apple Pay account and was then instructed to purchase Bitcoin in Park Falls. The machine was not working. She then went to Wausau, purchased Bitcoin, and stopped at her son-in-law's home on her way back from Wausau.
2-5-25: An investigator was provided information regarding a possible sex offense.
2-5-25: A search warrant was executed in Park Falls.
2-6-25: A Catawba man reported an erratic driver in a gray Jeep. He passed the female driver and pulled into a driveway, but she blocked the driveway, shouted at him, and then drove off. The man then left shortly thereafter, and he said the woman was following him to Hawkins. A woman then called to report she was being harassed by people unknown to her while she was driving, but she was extremely difficult to understand. She advised there was harassment of elderly people, as well.
2-9-25: A Colby man reported he was on a snowmobile trail, and he believed he was having a heart attack. The man was confused and did not know where he was. Emergency services responded.
2-9-25: A deputy investigated a sex offense.
2-11-25: A Phillips woman called to report she received a call at her work stating she missed jury duty. She stated it was a male who called and stated if she hung up that she would be cited. She stated the male wanted her date of birth and that was when she hung up.
2-11-25: A Park Falls woman reported a deer was lying in the middle of the road. She was unsure if the deer was injured or dead, but it was a traffic hazard.
2-12-25: A man called to report a vehicle was in the ditch at the intersection of State Highway 70 and Hemlock Road. No one was injured. The vehicle, a silver Traverse, appeared to be hung up on the culvert. The driver was attempting to make contact with someone with a truck to come pull him out. The caller was a law enforcement officer and thought the vehicle was in a precarious position. He didn't know what the driver was doing. He did not see the driver, but there were two other male subjects with the vehicle. An officer patrolled the county line but did not locate the vehicle in the ditch.
2-12-25: A Catawba man called to report there was a vehicle driving on State Highway 8 and Woodlawn Road that swerved into oncoming traffic and almost hit another vehicle head-on. He stated the vehicle was then driving at an accelerated rate of speed. He stated he would continue to follow the vehicle. He stated the vehicle was a silver Chevrolet Cruz and gave the license plate number.
2-13-25: An Ogema man called to report there was a vehicle in the ditch between Hultman Lake Road and County Road C. He said he saw fresh footprints in the snow, and it appeared the driver walked away from the vehicle, a black SUV.
2-13-25: A Phillips man called to report the mother of his child was at his home trying to pick up the child, but she was intoxicated, and he did not believe she would use the breathalyzer he had.
2-13-25: A Prentice man called to report a woman was staying at his residence when she was not allowed there. He stated another woman, who was supposed to move out before Christmas, invited her to move into his residence. He stated there was a 9 mm and ammunition missing, and the woman possibly had access to other firearms in the residence. He said he walked next door.
2-15-25: A caller reported snowmobiles driving in the middle of the roadway near a residence in the Town of Flambeau. The caller did not see the number of snowmobiles or if they were coming or going from the residence.
2-15-25: A Schaumburg, IL man called 911 for a woman who crashed a snowmobile into a tree. She was alert and conscious but had wrist and chest pain. There were no other signs of obvious injuries.
2-15-25: A Phillips man called 911 to report a large lab was chasing his vehicle. He stated the dog was biting at his tires and had jumped on his vehicle. He said the dog stopped and remained in the center of the road. Police did not observe a dog chasing vehicles upon responding to the area.
2-15-25: A Minocqua woman reported a dark-colored Jeep Wrangler traveling west on State Highway 70. She said the vehicle was driving in the opposite lane, and she was unsure if it was due to the weather or the driver being impaired.
2-16-25: A Park Falls man called 911 from a bar to report someone in a blue Ford truck was threatening him. He said the individual was going to put a laser
on his head and shoot him. He said he went to look outside for the truck, and it turned out the individual was making threats from Wisconsin Rapids.
2-16-25: A Kennan man reported two men, who he has not talked to in years, were stealing his firewood.
2-16-25: A Phillips man reported a chimney fire at his residence. Fifield Fire Department was requested for manpower with air packs and a tanker. Pike Lake Fire Department was requested due to Fifield not having enough manpower.
2-18-25: An Ashland man called 911 to advise he was rear-ended. He stated the vehicle that rear-ended him rolled over, but that he and the other driver were out of their vehicles and able to walk around. Dispatch asked if the man could have the driver of the roll-over sit down. He stated the driver was sitting in his truck. While dispatch was on the phone with him, he stated another vehicle hit the vehicle that was rolled over.
2-18-25: A Park Falls man reported his house was on fire, and he believed it was in the attic. He and his wife left the house. Power companies were contacted, and Park Falls Fire Department requested Fifield Fire Department for manpower and Butternut Fire Department for manpower and air packs.
2-18-25: The Park Falls Fire Department reported that when one of the fire trucks left the fire they were fighting, the driver backed into a red truck that was parked behind them. It was not reported immediately, because they were cold and wanted to get back to the hall.
2-19-25: A deputy spoke with a subject regarding a sex offense that occurred in the Town of Worcester.
2-22-25: A Park Falls man called to report he received a phone call stating there was a water main leak on County Road B and County Road E. He stated he went out to the area to investigate and confirmed it was a septic leak. He was concerned, because he had water basins out in the area and didn't want that running into his water basins.
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PHILLIPS POLICE DEPARTMENT
JANUARY 2025, ADDITIONAL REPORTS RECEIVED:
1-28-25: Received a complaint from a Flambeau Avenue resident who advised her neighbor had a company cut part of a tree that was on the property line and now the company wants her to pay for removal of her half of the tree. The woman wanted it on record in case they damaged any of her property. Later that day, police responded to the same residence, and the female individual indicated her male neighbor had violated the stalking/harassment warning letter that was issued to him in May of 2024. An officer interviewed the female victim and arrested the male for violating the stalking/harassment letter. The male individual was brought to the Price County Jail and was booked and released.
1-30-25: Asked for assistance with checking several residences for a truant student. An officer and the school principal checked on two residences with negative results. Additional follow up will be done.
1-31-25: Escorted the Phillips dance team, who had made it to state competition.
FEBRUARY 2025
2-2-25: Received a report from a citizen who advised they had allowed a person to use their vehicle, and the vehicle had not yet been returned. The caller asked if an officer could make contact with the other party to return the vehicle. An officer attempted contact via phone and received no response. An officer requested Park Falls Police Department to attempt contact. The vehicle was located.
2-4-25: Received a complaint from an adult female on Victoria Street who advised her neighbor, who had been harassing her, moved her recycle bins to her house and was shoveling her stoop by her driveway. The woman wanted the male warned to stay off her property.
2-7-25: Responded to a three-vehicle accident on Shaw Street at Woodfield Boulevard. The vehicles included a Chevrolet Traverse, Ford Explorer, and Dodge Dakota. There were no injuries and no road blockage. An officer collected statements and took photographs. A state accident report was to be completed.
2-9-25: Learned of a local establishment on North Lake Avenue serving underage personnel alcohol. This matter is being investigated further.
2-10-25: Received a report of a driver's license found in a person's vehicle that did not belong to the vehicle's owner. An officer spoke with the adult female who advised they did not know the person on the driver's license. The officer will attempt to locate the owner of the driver's license.
2-13-25: Asked to conduct a welfare check on an elderly male who was not heard from since the day prior. An officer made contact with the male and was advised he was fine and out to a dinner party.
2-13-25: Asked to conduct a welfare check at a residence on Forest Avenue as the caller stated there was an argument at the residence and the living conditions at the residence were not good. An officer arrived at the residence and spoke with the mother who stated she had an argument over the phone with her daughter who resides in Medford now, and her boyfriend was playing games. The officer observed the residence was neat and orderly and cleared from the residence.
2-14-25: Advised of a female individual who was looking to get her child back from the child's father. An officer was advised there was no child custody agreement in place and the father was awaiting a DNA test. The officer advised the father that he needed to return the child to the mother as he is not on the birth certificate and did not have rights to the child. The father agreed and stated he would meet the mother the following day.
2-15-25: Received a fraud complaint from a man who advised someone in Madison tried to buy a phone with his account information through Verizon. The store clerk caught the fraudulent purchase and notified the local authorities.
2-18-25: Observed a large fire in a resident's backyard on South Avon Avenue. The officer made contact with the property owner who stated that they had been burning a large tree limb that had fallen and had put a piece of paneling on the fire. The officer warned the resident about the city's burning ordinance, and the resident stated that they would not add to the fire and keep it contained.
2-20-25: Performed a welfare check on an adult male who had been moving pictures upside down, moving furniture around, and talking to himself at an apartment building. An officer met with the adult male tenant and spoke with him at length. The officer did not determine the male was a danger to himself or others.
2-26-25: Assisted the Price County Sheriff's Office with arresting an adult female on Eyder Avenue for delivery of illicit drugs.
2-26-25: Received a phone call regarding an adult female coming to her residence and opening the mailbox and walking across the street and opening neighbors' mailboxes.
2-27-25: Asked to assist the Price County Sheriff's Department with a male individual who had possibly broken into the trucker's lounge at a truck stop outside the City of Phillips. Officers cleared the building and located the male individual and detained him. The male was questioned and released.
2-28-25: Received a report of a fire that had re-ignited at an address in the City of Phillips where there had been a controlled burn. The officer had the Price County Dispatch Center page the Phillips Fire Department, and the fire was put out.
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PARK FALLS POLICE DEPARTMENT
2-4-25: An officer was given information by Price County Dispatch that a person was picked up from the Ashland County Sheriff's Department by an individual that he isn't supposed to have contact with per his felony bond conditions. It was believed that these people were coming back to Park Falls. Officers and deputies waited for their arrival back to the city, but no sign of them or their vehicle was located.
2-5-25: Officers assisted the Price County Sheriff's Office and SRT Team with the execution of a search warrant on a residence in Park Falls. One female suspect was taken into custody upon drug charges, who attempted to flee the residence on foot. One male suspect was taken into custody upon drug charges at a different location.
2-7-25: An officer responded to a vehicle which struck a parked vehicle in a parking lot.
2-8-25: An officer checked a vehicle parked in the middle of the road near STH 13 on Wells Street. The officer discovered that the vehicle had been involved in a crash with a light pole, and the operator did not report the accident.
2-8-25: Officers responded to the report of a snowmobile roll-over. Officers arrived on scene and observed the location of the roll-over. Officers found the snowmobile and operator were not in the area and departed the scene of the crash.
2-19-25: A loitering warning was issued to a male using the vestibule of the library to sleep.
2-20-25: A person reported flashlights being seen where a structure fire occurred some time ago. Upon arrival, no one was in the area. No other suspicious activity was identified.
2-22-25: Received a report of damage being done to mailboxes in the Tuscobia Trailer Park. The park manager was notified, and the case was to be left open.
2-23-25: Price County Dispatch informed an officer of a two-vehicle accident. A crash report was created.
2-25-25: A male called to inform the police department that he had been threatened with a gun by another male. The caller did not wish to disclose any further details and did not want an investigation completed; he only wanted to notify the police.
2-27-25: Officers were dispatched to the attached area for a physical altercation between two males in the street. The witness explained that two younger males were physically fighting in the roadway and then they both got back into the same vehicle and left northbound. Officers responded and couldn't locate the suspect vehicle or any evidence that the altercation had taken place besides the witness's statement. At no time did any victim report any altercation to the police department. Officers returned to service without locating the parties involved.
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