Stanley Police Department

05/29/2026

Let’s gooooo…congratulations ladies (and Roger too) !

💣BREAKING: STANLEY BOYD SOFTBALL SECURES THE REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP!!

🎉6-0 WIN over Bloomer!

👏Moving on to Sectionals Tuesday 4:30 pm HOME vs Prescott!

05/28/2026

City wide thrift sales start tomorrow in Stanley so please be mindful of the additional vehicle, pedestrian, and buggy traffic that will be present over the next few days.

We have included a list of the sale locations and are told that 301 Lincoln Street and 400 Pine Court (Lot 1) are also included but are not present on the list. Maps can be picked up in person at the Stanley Community Center, Hansen’s IGA, The Stanley Republican, and Stanley City Hall for anyone that is interested.

05/25/2026

For Immediate Release: House Fire with Extrication

On Sunday, May 24, 2026, at approximately 11:00 pm, the Stanley Police Department received a report of an individual that could see flames in their neighbor’s kitchen along with a large amount of smoke at the residence of 632 North Franklin Street.

Officer Tyler Lewien and Officer Christian Cortes responded to the residence and quickly assessed the scene, determining that there were an adult male and multiple pets inside the home.

The officers entered the home and immediately encountered thick smoke that had filled the residence. While searching they located an inebriated male on the floor in the living room. The individual was incoherent and physically resisted the officer’s attempts to remove him.

The officers had to briefly retreat from the residence due to complications they were facing because of the heavy smoke but selflessly reentered a short time later and made their way back to the man. Officer Lewien grabbed a hold of the belt that the individual was wearing and physically dragged him out of the residence to safety.

Officer Cortes was able to extricate multiple family pets from the home.

A preliminary investigation by fire personnel indicates the source of the fire to be electrical, with it starting between the first and second floors of the home.

The male occupant of the home was treated by EMS personnel on scene and released. Both officers were treated at a local hospital and have since been released.

We are extremely grateful for the assistance of the neighbors who made the call to emergency services and assisted Officer Lewien and Officer Cortes on scene with providing critical information about the dynamics of the household, ultimately ensuing everyone’s safety.

We would like to recognize the Stanley and Boyd Fire Departments, Boyd Ambulance, and the Chippewa County Communications Center for their incredible management and work of this scene.

As a result of their self-sacrificing and courageous actions, Officer Lewien and Officer Cortes undoubtedly saved the life of a man and multiple family pets. I am so thankful for their swift and dedicated response for this family within our community during their ultimate time of need. This truly is what service to others is all about!

Respectfully Submitted,

Lance Weiland
Chief of Police
Stanley Police Department

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05/23/2026

Stanley residents—DMV access is coming your way this upcoming Tuesday!

🗓 May 26, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM
📍Stanley City Hall Conference Room

Get photos, renewals, IDs & more—right here in Stanley.

05/22/2026

It is shaping up to be a beautiful night for both graduation as well as opening night of Ringelspiel Days. We hope everyone has a safe and memorable Memorial Day weekend.

05/20/2026

*PUBLIC NOTICE - SPEED LIMIT REDUCTION*

After having recently been approved by Chippewa County, the speed limit on West Fourth Avenue/County Highway O around the areas of Fandry Park and Chapman Park in the City of Stanley has officially been reduced from 35 miles per hour to 25 miles per hour.

New signage was installed by the Chippewa County Highway Department earlier today to reflect the change. The speed limit for both eastbound and westbound traffic is now 25 miles per hour from the intersection of North Broadway Street/County Highway O, west to the intersection of West Eighth Avenue.

The sign posts will be flagged in the near future to help bring additional attention for motorists.

05/15/2026

Congratulations to the Stanley-Boyd Varsity Softball team on clinching a Western Cloverbelt Conference Championship with a victory over McDonell this evening!

05/09/2026

🚨🦺Starting on Monday, May 11th, construction season will be in full bloom as road work begins on State Highway 29 between Boyd in Chippewa County and Thorp in Clark County. Work slated as part of this project includes:

- Patching the concrete pavement
- Placing 3.75 inches of asphalt over the existing roadway
- Removing a portion of the existing pavement on the STH 29 entrance and exit ramps at the County Highway H interchange in Stanley and on County Highway H between the eastbound and westbound ramps and placing new asphalt pavement
- Repairing culverts
- Rehabilitating the structure over Hay Creek east and closing and removing the intersection on STH 29 at 320th Street (just east of County Highway D in Boyd).

This project will be ongoing for the next few months with scheduled completion anticipated in September 2026.

05/09/2026

UPDATE: Dog owner has been located
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Sporting a gray collar and rabies tag from the Loyal Vet Clinic, this pooch was trying to snag a Papa Burger at the A&W Restaurant. Please contact the Stanley Police Department (715-644-5975) to reunite with your four-legged family member.

05/08/2026

It’s that time of year! We’ll have our yearly brat stand tomorrow at the IGA in Stanley around 10:30 am-5pm. Brats, hotdogs, chips and soda. Of course sauerkraut too!