On Monday, March 30, 2026, Mayor Charles "Chuck" Peterson did a 4-minute interview with Spectrum News regarding the challenges of getting grants, the cost of living, tourism, and childcare in Phillips.
He mentioned that its difficult to get grants for a small area. Even though Phillips has a population of about 1,500, the outlying townships make the area larger than the city population itself.
He said the cost of living is less for buying groceries or buying a beer in the area.
Chuck mentioned that the amount of people in the area grows in the summer with all the tourism and the nice lakes that are available.
He stated childcare is a problem. He said there are not many childcare facilities in the area, and the city clerk/treasurer has to bring one of her children to work.
Track and field kicked off with its first practice last week, Monday, and, for the first time in a few years, they were actually outside because of the great weather. Their first meet was Thursday, March 19, at the Ashland High School indoor track. This year, there are a lot of familiar faces with a few new freshmen, but overall, a good number of athletes are competing.
BAND
The band went on the band trip and went to the Chazen Museum of Art in downtown Madison. Afterward, students went to the West Town Mall to shop and eat dinner. Next, the band members went to the Overture Center in Madison to watch Back to the Future, the musical. The performance was extravagant. I really enjoyed the sound and effects, as well as the pit band musicians, who did an amazing job. Students stayed the night in Mount Horeb to wake up early, then left at 8:30 to head over to Spring Green to see the world-renowned House on the Rock, where everyone walked in awe as the seemingly never-ending tour continued through some of the most chaotic and obscure exhibits. Students made a stop at Culver's in Spring Green to then head back to Phillips, a long haul home. There was a band concert on Tuesday, March 17, in the Performing Arts Center, and solo and ensemble is quick to follow, on Friday, March 27, all day at Phillips High School.
QUIZ BOWL
The quiz bowl team was in the CESA 12 conference competition on Tuesday, March 17, in Ashland, where they faced various teams from around northern Wisconsin.
STUDENT COUNCIL
The student council is organizing its second blood drive of the year, which will be on April 15, 2026, in the gym. They are looking for any willing donors to sign up. There will be information posted around the school with a QR code to sign up.
WRESTLING
Ayron DeLeasky and JJ Adomaitis were down at the Kohl Center in Madison, competing at the WIAA State Wrestling Meet. JJ Adomaitis was seeded at the 5th spot of the Division 3, 150-pound weight class, and Aryon was seeded 8th for the Division 3, 190-pound weight class, with JJ finishing in the top 10 and Ayron finishing in the top 8. Seniors include JJ Adomaitis, Ayron DeLeasky, and Sawyer Kucaba.
FBLA
FBLA is preparing for State, which is coming up in a few weeks, and they are also doing the annual butter braid fundraiser.
SOFTBALL
Softball practice started on Monday, March 16, and the next game is the weekend of March 28.
BASEBALL
Baseball started practice, and their first game is Tuesday, March 31, at Barron High School.
SOCCER
Soccer started practice, and their first game is a conference matchup against the Assumption Royals in Wisconsin Rapids on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.
TEEN ADVISORY COMMITTEE (TAC) OF THE PHILLIPS PUBLIC LIBRARY
The TAC will be hosting a scavenger hunt at the Phillips Public Library throughout the city limits, where groups and individuals can attempt a fun scavenger hunt to take them all around Phillips and have a good chance of winning some fun prizes. The TAC is also looking to start up a program to incentivize reading among high school and middle school students. This will be called the 100 books before graduation. This will offer prizes for the number of books read before graduation. There will be more information for this to come in the future, as it is still in the works, but it will likely debut in April.
OTHER NEWS
The junior class completed the ACT testing on Tuesday, March 10.
The Prentice Buccaneers (25-4) boys' basketball team played the state semifinal on Friday, March 20, 2026, against the Southwestern Wildcats (24-6) of Hazel Green, Wisconsin at the Kohl Center in Madison. The head coach for Prentice is Adam Blomberg.
In a game where the Prentice team was down by double digits, many fans thought it was over at that point. However, the Prentice Bucs did not give up and brought Southwestern's lead down to single digits with an exciting finish.
Ultimately, Southwestern led most of the game and won with a score of 69 to 65.
Evan Lord, Hardy Hueckman, and Ledger Jones gathered the most points for Prentice during the game. Matti Heikkinen, Evan Lord, and Aidan Hause were game leaders for rebounds.
Davette Lynne Hrabak, CPA discusses rates, exemptions, and limits; education grants; standard deductions; and Health Savings Accounts. Each section is in bold for ease of finding the information you may need.
For a free, no obligation quote, call Davette at 715-339-6638. Her office is located between the lion statues at 164 South Lake Avenue in Phillips.
2025 TAX YEAR QUICK TAX FACTS - RATES, EXEMPTIONS, AND LIMITS
Each year the IRS releases and revises various rates, exemptions, and limits, some of which are listed below:
Standard mileage rates are available to taxpayers in certain situations. The current rates for the filing of your 2025 income tax return are as follows:
Business Standard Mileage Rate: 70 cents per mile
Medical and Moving Standard Mileage Rate: 21 cents per mile
Charitable Standard Mileage Rate: 14 cents per mile
Gift Tax Annual Exclusion: $19,000
Each person’s tax situation is unique. Sometimes the only deduction available is a standard deduction and other times the taxpayer has an option to choose to use standard deductions or actual amounts. The circumstances of which is most appropriate to use must be looked at on a case-by-case basis for each taxpayer; rarely are any two taxpayers’ situations identical.
2025 STUDENT EDUCATIONAL GRANTS CAN BE TAXABLE
Many taxpayers are surprised to learn that some of the money that their children receive from scholarships and grants may be taxable.
It is true that there is a Scholarship and Fellowship Exclusion; however, this is only a partial exclusion based on how the funds are used, and, in order to qualify for that exclusion, the person must be a degree candidate. The degree candidate must also be a primary or secondary school student, a college undergraduate or graduate student, or a part-time or full-time student at an accredited educational institution that provides a program that is acceptable for full credit towards a bachelor’s or higher degree. The program that the school offers must be a program of training to prepare students for gainful employment in a recognized occupation.
If the person is not a degree candidate, all amounts received are generally taxable.
If the person is a degree candidate, then only amounts used on tuition, fees, books, supplies, and equipment are tax-free. Any amounts spent on room & board and travel are taxable. This, at times, causes some confusion among many taxpayers and can result in some students inadvertently doing their tax returns incorrectly.
Scholarships and fellowships include items such as Pell Grants and other Title IV Grants that are need-based education grants.
There are, however, additional exceptions to this, including if the scholarship or grant was provided by a tribe subject to the Tribal General Welfare Act.
STANDARD DEDUCTIONS
Almost every year there are changes to the amounts for the standard deduction. As you probably know, if you do not itemize a tax return, you are entitled to take a standard deduction. If you are able to itemize, and if your itemized deduction is higher than your standard deduction, then you take your itemized deduction.
The standard deductions for this year are:
Married Filing Joint or Qualified Widow or Widower Filing Status: $31,500
Single Filing Status: $15,750
Head of Household Filing Status: $23,625
Married Filing Separately Filing Status: $15,750
Dependent Filing Status: $1,350
HEALTH SAVINGS ACCOUNTS (HSAs)
You may have heard about Health Savings Accounts. They are a savings account that is set up and used exclusively for paying for qualified medical expenses for the account beneficiary and/or dependents and/or spouse of the beneficiary.
They are a valuable tool to help assist in the costs of individual and family health care.
If you qualify for a Health Savings Account, there are differences in limitations based on self-only or family coverage.
For 2025, some of the limitation cut-offs are as follows:
For Self-only Coverage:
Contribution (deduction) limit: $4,300
Plan minimum deductible: $1,650
Plan out-of-pocket limit: $8,300
For Family Coverage:
Contribution (deduction) limit: $8,550
Plan minimum deductible: $3,300
Plan out-of-pocket limit: $16,600
There is an annual contribution amount increase of $1,000 for anyone who is age 55 or older.
Remember, if you have already filed but realize that you could have had a credit or deduction that you missed, it is not too late; you can always amend your return. If you need more information or believe you could qualify for them, I would be happy to give you a free quote on the preparation of your return.
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Photo Credit: Screenshot from Jeff & Scott's Local Sports Channel
It was one of those moments of a lifetime when the Prentice Buccaneers boys' basketball team won the Section Final against Turtle Lake in Altoona, Wisconsin on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
One of the last two points of the game. Photo Credit: Screenshot from Jeff & Scott's Local Sports Channel
The game was tied at 58 points each with 31 seconds to go. A foul occurred with 8.9 seconds left in the game. The Bucs went to the line, sinking both free throws. Turtle Lake took possession of the ball and tried a three-point shot that did not connect. The Bucs won, 60 to 58.
Many players contributed to the 60 points with Evan Lord being the top-scoring player with 33 points.
Photo Credit: Screenshot from Jeff & Scott's Local Sports Channel
After the win, the team participated in the tradition of cutting down the net.
The boys' team has not been to state for 27 years, last making an appearance in 1999.
After the game, the students in the crowd chanted, "No school Friday!" The boys head to state semifinals competition on Friday, March 20, 2026.
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Alexis Nash has been appointed by Governor Tony Evers as the district attorney for Price County.
The appointment fills a vacancy created by Matthew McElroy, who resigned in 2025. Alexis will serve for the remainder of Matthew's term, which ends January 2029. She has relocated to Price County for the position.
She graduated from Concordia University Wisconsin, the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, and the Widener University Commonwealth Law School. From 2012 to 2018, she served as the volunteer executive director of Impact Coalition for Families Inc., a Milwaukee non-profit organization focused on strengthening families and preventing domestic and community violence.
Alexis served as an assistant district attorney in the Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office since 2023. According to the governor's office, she managed "a high-volume caseload ranging from misdemeanors to serious violent felonies and has tried 16 cases to verdict over the past three years. Working with the Family Drug Treatment Court, she has gained valuable experience in collaborative problem-solving within the drug treatment and child welfare systems. Earlier in her career, Nash practiced family law, and prior to earning her law degree, worked in financial services." (The article continues after the ad. Please keep reading.)
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Former Milwaukee County District Attorney John Chisholm said, “Alexis Nash will serve the people of Price County with honor and integrity as their next district attorney. As a prosecutor in Milwaukee County, Alexis has ensured justice for the victims of crime and worked tirelessly to ensure the safety and well-being of children in unsafe living conditions. She has also played a pivotal role in the Family Drug Treatment Court program, displaying a firm commitment to the rights and dignity of all who interact with the criminal justice system.”
“Alexis Nash’s years of service and commitment to justice and collaboration will serve the Price County community well,” said Governor Evers.
Alexis said, “I’m honored by the governor’s trust and the opportunity to serve the people of Price County. The role of a prosecutor is to pursue justice with fairness, sound judgment, and respect for the law. My focus will be on doing the work carefully and consistently; supporting victims, working collaboratively with law enforcement, and ensuring that the justice system serves the community with integrity.”
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BW Papersystems is looking for experienced Internal Commissioners- Test Technicians that will conduct testing of Corrugated, Sheeter and Finishing Equipment from subassemblies to completed equipment assemblies. Being in this role you will have working knowledge of computer systems, PLC systems, both electrical and electronic assemblies, motor/drive systems, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems, and components.
Principle Duties and Responsibilities
Starts up and shuts down equipment in accordance with company safety procedures for machine activation and in line with OSHA requirements.
Advises others of operation procedures and requirements for working safely with electrical/electronic and mechanical equipment and components.
Maintains company-required performance and maintenance records for identified equipment.
Performs preventive maintenance functions as directed.
Ensures testing issues are documented and resolved in a timely manner.
Documents, maintain and update testing procedures; collaborate with internal teams to ensure machine documentation is updated.
Safeguards that machine testing is being performed and documented correctly; ensure software backups are being created and maintained.
Maintains testing materials required for use in evaluating machines.
Attends key daily operational meetings; organize and facilitate teardown meetings.
Reviews and communicate team's performance suggest a plan of action to correct missed opportunities.
Travels occasionally to customer locations within the United States and to our global customer locations may be required for this position.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Job Specifications
Able to perform shop math and arithmetic calculations.
Proficient in reading blueprints and schematics.
Advanced knowledge of electrical and electronic circuits, electronic controls, programming techniques and computer languages as applied to machine tools.
Basic Qualifications and Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent required
Associate degree or above in engineering preferred.
AND/OR
5+ years of related experience in or training in testing/inspecting corrugated machinery.
Must have the ability to stand, sit, kneel, crouch, stoop, twist, bend, frequently lift up to 50 pounds, and stand for 8 hours throughout the day.
As a Material Handler with BW Papersystems, you will receive, store, and process a variety of materials and parts while managing inventory and preparing items for shipment. Your responsibilities include picking, packaging, and shipping parts to customers, as well as assembling kits and organizing stock in proper locations. Additionally, you'll process orders through shipping carriers and prepare manufacturing packets to support production operations.
Job Responsibilities:
Receive and process incoming materials, inspecting for damage and comparing quantities against freight bills.
Store and organize inventory in proper locations, maintaining accurate records of all items received and shipped.
Pick, pack, and ship orders through carriers like UPS and FedEx, including building crates when needed.
Perform kitting by assembling lower-level parts into paired numbers and preparing manufacturing packets.
Operate equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, and hand trucks to safely move and organize materials.
Maintain a clean, organized work area while following all established safety procedures.
Support after-hours emergency services through on-call availability and participate in team meetings to resolve quality or production issues.
Handle proper disposal of hazardous and non-hazardous waste according to regulations, including correct labeling and spill management.
Other duties as assigned.
Required Education and Experience:
High school diploma or GED equivalent.
2+ years of experience in material handling, inventory control, warehouse operations.
Ability to accurately read a tape measure required.
Experience with woodworking, construction or power tools a plus.
The Director of Quality will be responsible for developing the overall Quality Improvement Strategy and lead the team in the cross-functional adoption and execution of that strategy. In this strategic role, the Director of Quality will be the leader in developing and maintaining a quality management system to improve operating efficiency, quality and productivity in operations, to improve customer satisfaction, and to increase profitability in a safe working environment.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Develop the overall Quality Improvement Strategy and lead the management team in the cross-functional adoption and execution of that strategy.
Develop and maintain a business/quality management system to improve operating efficiency, quality and productivity in operations, to improve customer satisfaction and increase profitability in a safe working environment within the local business.
Continuously assess the overall Quality Management System, Quality Plan and Quality Organization to determine priorities for quality improvement.
Establish the key improvement priorities, and using a strategy deployment approach, develop and execute a cross-functional, strategic action plan to drive improvement.
Identify the leading sources of customer dissatisfaction.
Determine the underlying causes and develop/execute strategies to eliminate those causes.
Determine the true, systemic root causes of internal failure and Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ).
Execute a strategy consisting of well-planned and executed preventive actions that reduce COPQ and other forms of waste.
Drive improvements in process quality, production efficiency, and the elimination of the factors that drive variability and unforeseen disruptions.
Drive a strategy that incorporates standard work, effective training, and recurring process audits to ensure process discipline.
Establish and maintain appropriate KPIs that provide objective evidence of improvement
Participate in training and coaching teams in the standard quality improvement approach and quality management standard requirements to develop organizational capability.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor’s degree in business, quality, continuous improvement, or related field.
10+ years of professional experience leading a Quality Organization in capital equipment manufacturing environment.
Experience with the execution of continuous improvement methodology such as Operational Excellence, Lean Manufacturing, Strategy Deployment, etc.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:
Requires the ability to independently resolve complex problems.
Requires ability to manage a skilled and diverse staff, communicate effectively, represent the organization, act decisively, and influence decisions of senior managers and customers.
Requires foresight to anticipate problems and recognize opportunities for cost-effectively improving operations.
COMPETENCIES
Customer Focus – Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
Instills Trust – Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
Drives Results - Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.
Communicates Effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
Optimizes Work Processes - Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.
Ensures Accountability - Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.
Collaborates – Building partnerships and collaborating with others to meet shared objectives.
Decision Quality – Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.
Reports received by the police departments in Price County for the month have been condensed and summarized.
PRICE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
The sheriff's office began sending county reports again beginning on February 9, 2026.
2-9-2026: A woman requested a welfare check on her boyfriend, who she did not have contact with since February 3, 2026. He was not responding to phone calls or text messages. The man had poor mobility and heart problems. Dispatch could not make contact by phone, so officers arrived on scene. Emergency services responded.
2-9-2026: A warden reported receiving a complaint of a Prentice man's dogs chasing deer.
2-9-2026: A man reported a fraudulent charge of $633.45 on his account for a bill from a dumpster company. The man contacted the owner of the dumpster company, who indicated the person attempting to use the man's card was associated with a local farm. The identity of the person remained unknown.
2-10-2026: The district attorney's office reported a woman was in the office screaming at staff members.
2-11-2026: A woman reported her neighbor was throwing rocks at her house in Park Falls.
2-12-2026: A Prentice woman said she and her dog were attacked by a group of dogs while on a walk. Both she and her dog were bit. She was not bleeding, but her dog was bleeding from its hind legs. The woman did not know the owner of the dogs or address except it was at a trailer home. It was reported she was also attached in the fall of 2025 by the same dogs.
2-12-2026: A person reported a male walking north on State Hwy. 13 just outside of the City of Phillips. The person walking stated he was walking to Glidden.
2-13-2026: A garage fire was reported. Ogema, Prentice, Catawba, and Kennan Fire Departments, along with Prentice Ambulance Service, were paged.
2-13-2026: Received a call from a facility that a resident had threatened to commit suicide and had threatened to kill an employee earlier in the day. The resident did not have weapons and had not presented a plan. The resident was in a wheelchair and had COVID.
2-13-2026: A person reported a person running, screaming, and hitting their legs in the middle of the road on Sunnyside Road between County Road I and Macky Spur Road. The reporting party could not tell if the person was male or female as he/she did not look when the reporting party drove by.
2-13-2026: A person reported a domestic situation between a man and woman in Park Falls. Nothing physical happened, but the man was making threats to the mother of his child and her boyfriend. Later, the boyfriend called to state the man was chasing them down the road.
2-13-2026: A deputy went into the ditch with his squad vehicle. No injuries.
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2-15-2026: A woman found a male lying on the ground. He appeared intoxicated and extremely cold. She tried to get him onto his ATV, which failed to start. The woman had to go to work, so she left the scene and called authorities.
2-15-2026: A woman in Ogema reported a neighbor had been waving a gun at her husband.
2-16-2026: A man reported his son came home from school and told him a vehicle followed him and was playing games. They passed him, slowed down to 10 MPH, and when the son attempted to pass the vehicle, it drove in the middle of the roadway so he could not pass. When the son got home, the vehicle went past the residence, slowed, and flipped off his son. Two girls from school were believed to be in the vehicle.
2-17-2026: A Park Falls woman reported she had a cat in the walls for a few months, and it was finally caught but appeared to be sick.
2-19-2026: A 911 call was received, and dispatch heard screaming and yelling before the call disconnected. Dispatch called back, a man answered, and he would not give information about his location stating he was visiting a friend. When asked for the friend's name, he stated he was unsure and said the friend was not home. Police responded.
2-19-2026: A man in Park Falls reported leaving work and being charged at with a night stick. The man who allegedly had the night stick said the other man tried to run him over with his 4-wheeler.
2-20-2026: A motel owner in Park Falls reported that a long-term resident had not been seen for some time and all his belongings were still in his room.
2-20-2026: A woman said she was in a home as it was being placed for sale, and she discovered drug paraphernalia, and it looked like a chair had been set on fire at one point. The home was in disarray. The owner was currently in a rehab facility.
2-21-2026: An Apple watch alert for crash detection was sent to dispatch. The man stated he was pinned under his 4-wheeler in Phillips. Emergency services responded.
2-21-2026: A woman reported a bottle of alcohol was stolen at her bar and she had proof on video.
2-22-2026: A man reported the door was open at his deceased mother's home, and it looked like it had been broken into. Police responded.
2-22-2026: A Prentice man reported he gave his mother $1,000 to hold so he would not spend it, but then he requested the money back from his mother. She told him to call the authorities to get it back, so he did.
2-24-2026: A Park Falls woman called stating that her sister was driving to Minocqua and witnessed a vehicle going into the ditch on Hwy. 70 near Riley Lake Road. The driver did not want an ambulance and was not injured.
2-25-2026: An anonymous person wanted to speak to a deputy or investigator regarding reporting a sexual assault that occurred over 35 years ago. The person believed the suspect was continuing their behavior. The alleged sexual contact occurred in Price County but not in Phillips or Park Falls. The caller wanted to know how the report would be handled, if it was worth reporting, and if it would help other victims. An investigator was assigned.
2-25-2026: A Prentice woman called to report that her son was shacking up with a 15-year-old girl.
2-26-2026: A woman stated her husband took home a rolled over vehicle that was in the ditch, and it was not their vehicle. A purse was in the vehicle.
2-27-2026: Lincoln County Sheriff's Office advised dispatch that a vehicle, involved in a pursuit, had flipped over and assistance was requested.
2-28-2026: A woman reported a man was at her door to pick up his mail, but he had not scheduled a time to do so. The man called stating he had scheduled a time to pick up his mail, and the woman would not give him the mail.
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PHILLIPS POLICE DEPARTMENT
2-2-2026: Received a report that a student ran from the off-site campus. Officers located the male student and were advised that no physical altercation occurred.
2-2-2026: Received a report of a two-vehicle accident.
2-2-2026: Received a report of a horse in the middle of North Lake Avenue. Officers arrived on scene and observed the horse had gone back to the residence.
2-3-2026: Police were contacted by a homeowner and advised his water pipes had started leaking on Germania Avenue. An officer contacted Phillips Water and Sewer to shut off the water main.
2-3-2026: Assisted the Central Price County Ambulance Service with an adult male who was reported to be having a seizure in his vehicle outside of a local gas station. Officers arrived on scene and were informed that the adult had spent a length of time in the bathroom and then went out to his vehicle and nodded off. Officers searched the vehicle and found drug paraphernalia and THC.
2-4-2026: Observed a water main break on North Avon Avenue near Elm Street. An officer contacted Phillips DPW and advised them of the situation. DPW contacted Phillips Water and Sewer.
2-4-2026: Eleven sidewalks were in violation of the snow removal ordinance.
2-4-2026: Responded to assist the Phillips School District with a juvenile who was behaving violently and disorderly.
2-4-2026: Requested to respond to the Phillips Elementary School for a report of a violent juvenile male. The officer and juvenile’s mother responded. The juvenile was calmed down and taken home. The officer will be referring charges to Human Services.
2-5-2026: Received a traffic complaint regarding a motor vehicle that pulled out in front of traffic on State Hwy. 13 from State Hwy. 70, and it was reported to almost side sweep another vehicle. The officer stopped the vehicle, the driver was identified by their driver’s license, the officer informed the driver of the safety concerns for the violation, and issued a citation.
2-6-2026: Received a report of a disturbance at an apartment complex on Eyder Avenue regarding a child custody matter. Officers arrived and spoke to all parties. One adult female was arrested for domestic disorderly conduct and resisting an officer. The adult female will also be referred for possession of THC.
2-6-2026: Received a report of a sexual assault. An officer conducted an interview with the adult female victim. Further investigation is required
2-6-2026: Received a complaint of child abuse. An officer spoke to the complainant and Price County Health and Human Services. This matter is currently under investigation.
2-11-2026: Received a complaint of a car parked on the sidewalk on North Lake Avenue. An officer made contact with the owner of the car and they advised the car would be moved.
2-11-2026: Made phone contact with a subject reporting possible harassment occurring via a social media platform. An officer was provided screenshots, and the incident is under investigation.
2-13-2026: Received a report for an adult male that there was a disorderly situation that occurred at a county board meeting a few days ago and would like charges pressed. The officer reviewed the video of the meeting and determined that a crime was not committed.
2-13-2026: Received a report from an adult male that his fence had been damaged on his property on Avon Avenue.
2-13-2026: Responded to a residential care facility in the City of Phillips for a resident that made threatening comments. An officer made contact with staff, who advised they were monitoring the resident. The officer advised the facility to contact the resident’s power of attorney and to contact law enforcement if an emergency situation arises.
2-15-2026: Arrested a male adult at his residence on Avon Avenue for two body only warrants out of Price County. The adult male was brought to the Price County Jail where he was booked in and waiting to see the Price County judge.
2-16-2026: Issued a Courtesy Violation Notice for junk on a property on Forest Avenue. The owner was given seven days to remove the junk, or the DPW would be notified.
2-17-2026: Observed a vehicle parked on the wrong side of South Argyle Avenue. An officer spoke to the driver who had been speaking to a male individual and advised of the city ordinance, which prohibits parking the opposite way on a street. The operator moved the vehicle to the opposite side of the street.
2-17-2026: Responded to a two-vehicle accident in the parking lot of the Phillips Elementary School. There were no injuries or road blockage. A driver had backed into a parked vehicle causing minor damage.
2-18-2026: Assisted the Central Price County Ambulance Service with a 7-month-old male that was having difficulty breathing. The infant was transported to the medical center in Park Falls.
2-18-2026: Located a vehicle stuck on an icy area in the intersection of Cherry Street and North Argyle Avenue. An officer observed the street sign in the area to be damaged with tracks leading to the vehicle. An officer made contact with the vehicle, identified the operator, investigated the crash, and advised the driver they would be cited for driving too fast for conditions. The vehicle had minor damage, and the street sign was broken from the base. A state accident report will be completed for this incident.
2-19-2026: Responded to an apartment building on Eyder Avenue for the report of a 911 call where yelling could be heard in the background of the phone call. And officer and deputies arrived on scene, and made contact with the parties involved. It was determined that a juvenile suspect would have charges referred for disorderly conduct. An officer made phone contact with Price County Health and Human Services, and it was determined that a family member would respond to the scene to remove the juvenile and parties would be separated.
2-19-2026: Responded to a suspicious person complaint on Wyoming Street. An officer and deputies made contact with a male subject who was attempting to sleep in a snow bank. The person was advised of the City of Phillips ordinance regarding temporary and permanent residency of sex offenders within restricted zones. Deputies assisted the person with relocating to a safe and warm location.
2-20-2026: Requested to assist Price County Sheriff’s Department arrest of a person for a Price County Body Only Warrant at a business in the City of Phillips. An officer responded, and the subject was taken into custody without issue by a Price County deputy.
2-21-2026: Received an anonymous report of a suspicious person near a snowmobile trail on Airport Road. An officer made contact with the person and brought them to the Price County Sheriff’s Office lobby.
2-22-2026: Assisted the Price County Sheriff's Office with an open door to a residence that had been kicked in just outside the city limits. A deputy and officer cleared the residence and found a male adult sleeping in one of the beds. The deputy detained the male individual and investigated the incident.
2-22-2026: Received a complaint of water on the ice near a bar/restaurant that may be coming from a nearby residence. An officer responded and found no water running out of a residence but out of a culvert on County Road F that led to a small pond.
2-22-2026: Observed a vehicle that was stuck in the snow bank on Peterson Drive. An officer assisted with shoveling the snow out from underneath the vehicle and pushing the vehicle out of the snow bank.
2-24-2026: Assisted the Central Price County Ambulance Service with an adult male who called reporting to 911 dispatch that he had bugs inside of him, and he was infested with bugs. An officer responded and provided security while the adult male was loaded and transported via ambulance to the medical center.
2-25-2026: Responded to a two-vehicle accident on County Road H, west of City Beach Road. There were no injuries or road blockage.
2-25-2026: Responded to the Phillips High School for a juvenile female who was unconscious. The juvenile female was transported to the medical center by the Central Price County Ambulance.
2-25-2026: Forty-six Courtesy Violation Notices were given to property owners who were in violation of the snow removal ordinance.
2-25-2026: Responded to a business in the City of Phillips, where it was reported that an employee had been terminated and their significant other was being disorderly. An officer responded and made contact with the store manager. The store manager requested that law enforcement assist with retrieving store keys from the former employee and advise the significant other they were not welcome back on the property. An officer made contact, retrieved the keys, advised the significant other they would be cited for trespassing if they returned to the property, and to cease contact with the store manager. An officer returned the keys to the store.
2-26-2026: Received information regarding a Phillips Middle School student who made comments to harm a family member.
2-26-2026: Performed a police escort, along with the Price County Sheriff's Office, for Phillips High School state wrestling.
2-26-2026: Notified about a hit and run accident that occurred at a local business. The operator had left the scene of the accident and noticed the damage when he was washing his vehicle.
2-27-2026: Received a phone call from a man who advised they go to events at the Phillips School District and that when they go to park in the handicap parking stalls, they are taken up by vehicles that do not have a permit. The man requested that extra patrol be done during events at the school.
2-27-2026: Requested to assist Price County Sheriff’s Office with a hit and run complaint they had received outside of the City of Phillips. An officer was requested to check Flock cameras for the suspect vehicle, and that information was provided to deputies. An officer assisted deputies with checking areas in the City of Phillips for the suspect vehicle with negative results.
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PARK FALLS POLICE DEPARTMENT
2-2-2026: A traffic accident was reported with no injuries.
2-5-2026: There were two reports of suspicious footprints in the snow around a residence.
2-6-2026: Notified by dispatch of a disabled vehicle located just north of the city limits; police were asked to check on the vehicle for Ashland County Sheriff's Office. The vehicle was located and both subjects were transported to the medical center.
2-9-2026: A person advised they received court notices regarding citations issued in their name in Michigan in a county they have never visited.
2-11-2026: There was a two-vehicle accident on private property with no injuries.
2-13-2026: Assisted the Price County Sheriff's Office with an active domestic incident.
2-14-2026: A minor collision occurred between a parked vehicle and moving vehicle in a parking lot.
2-15-2026: An argument between two adults met domestic violence arrest criteria and subjects were separated.
2-16-2026: A woman reported not feeling safe around her son who was causing a disturbance.
2-17-2026: A grocery store reported a homeless person had returned to their store. The person had been there the previous day, sleeping on a bench.
2-19-2026: Received a report of a retired teacher continuing to come to the school. The school does not want him there.
2-19-2026: A woman was concerned that a camera in an upstairs window could see in her window.
2-19-2026: A disturbance between coworkers occurred in the roadway after their work shift.
2-18-2026: Arrest made for theft at grocery store. Referred to district attorney's office.
2-19-2026: A woman reported her daughter was assaulted, but the victim refused police intervention at this time.
2-24-2026: An individual in Park Falls gave a report for record of threats made by a person living in Phillips.
2-24-2026: An apartment building manager reported two abandoned vehicles.
2-28-2026: Received a report of a hit and run incident reported in grocery store parking lot.
2-28-2026: A woman reported money missing from her wallet, and she believed it was taken from her purse while in the emergency room.
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