City of Hayward Police Department

04/17/2026

Taking a road trip is fun until you get pulled over for not wearing a seat belt. Around 11% of Wisconsinites are not buckling up when they drive or ride in a vehicle. Help us get this percentage to zero!

03/20/2026

We are again requesting the public’s assistance in identifying these people who were involved in an altercation early Thursday morning.

Please message us privately with these people’s names and information. Thank you.

12/21/2025

This holiday season, our officers were on the lookout for anything suspicious—including a certain green troublemaker 👀💚

We’re happy to report that the Grinch has officially been caught in Hayward, and holiday cheer has been restored!

Thank you to our incredible community for your continued support throughout the year. We hope this video brings a smile to your face and a little extra joy to your holiday season.

From all of us at the City of Hayward Police Department, we wish you a safe, happy, and peaceful holiday—and a wonderful New Year!

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

12/16/2025

🚨 🚨 🚨 FUNDRAISER TODAY 🚨 🚨 🚨

Today has been a GREAT turn out so far! Looking forward to seeing the dinner crowd! Thank you all who have been out already today for breakfast and lunch! Again, we are open until 9pm tonight!

12/15/2025

🚨🚨🚨Tomorrow is the BIG day! We hope to see everyone tomorrow between 7a-9p at Lakewoods Cafe where 💯 percent of proceeds are being donated to the City of Hayward Police Department. Dine in or take out! See you 🫵tomorrow! 👮‍♂️ 🚔 👮

12/11/2025

📣 🚨 ‼️ Join us at Lakewoods Cafe on December 16th where 100% of proceeds will be donated back to the City of Hayward Police Department. 🚓💙

There are no raffles, no extras - simply come and enjoy a meal!

100% of all meal proceeds that day, including the tax, will be donated directly to the City of Hayward Police Department. Thats right, 💯 percent! You simply sit in or order out! The owner is then donating every penny YOU spend back to the Police Department!

The fundraiser is at Lakewoods Cafe located at 15551 Railroad Street in Hayward from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM. We would love to see you there for breakfast, lunch, or dinner!

Stop in anytime throughout the day, enjoy a great meal, and visit with our officers — we always look forward to connecting with the community we serve!

A big thank you to Lakewoods Café for hosting and supporting this event. We truly appreciate their partnership!

We hope to see you on December 16th! 👋

12/09/2025

Freezing Weather Prompts Adjustment to Christmas In Hayward festivities on Saturday, Dec 13th!

Due to the expected extreme freezing temperatures this Saturday, December 13th, activities staged and hosted at The Lot and outdoors this Saturday downtown hayward WILL BE POSTPONED and are Rescheduled for Saturday, DECEMBER 20th!

Downtown Hayward Business Improvement District, The Lot, Hayward Dance Experience and Christmas In Hayward organizers have decided that everyone’s safety and comfort are our top priorities, and the weather conditions make it unsafe to proceed as originally planned with the long-time exposure expected for these fun outdoor activities.

We look forward to better conditions on December 20th when you’ll enjoy:

2025 UGLY SWEATER 5K Run/Walk - Prizes sponsored by Apple Awards and downtown businesses - Same start time 10 AM
Pre-register here by 12/17 for $20 or pay at the gate for $30 (Free for Kids 10 & Under)
Link : https://runsignup.com/Race/WI/Hayward/HaywardUglySweater5K

Carols for Christmas - a musical feast with both youth and adult groups competing for $200 each and more

Christmas Village at The Lot - located at Kansas Ave and 3rd Street, including a holiday market, food truck, wreath sales for a cause and hot beverage fundraiser managed by the Hayward High School Junior Class

Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides - Noon - 3pm located Corner of 2nd & Main Street Skinner Horse Logging: Tree & Property Services

Note: Businesses and Shops are OPEN and ready to welcome you in, these postponed activities are ONLY our outdoor Christmas In Hayward planned events. Thank you and we hope to see you at these events on Dec 20th and visiting us downtown to shop, sip, eat and experience our holiday weekends in .

12/03/2025

Christmas In Hayward has some wonderful activities planned starting Nov 28th, right after Thanksgiving 🦃 Mark your calendars and come visit us on the weekends for a merriment of fun!

11/27/2025

Should we pardon this turkey for “fowl” play or lock him up?! Joking! No need to ruffle feathers on a holiday! HAPPY THANKSGIVING! 🦃🍽🍁

11/26/2025

‼️Sawyer County Winter Storm Update:‼️

Sawyer County is experiencing intermittent power outages due to the ongoing winter storms, and conditions continue to change rapidly.

If you currently have power, please take steps to prepare:

• Charge all essential devices.
• Fill bathtubs and containers with water.
• Ensure you have adequate food and supplies.
• Confirm you have safe, reliable backup heat sources.
• Please check on your neighbors, especially those who may need extra assistance.

If you need oxygen support or related assistance, please contact Sawyer County Dispatch at 715-634-5213.

Warming Shelters:
• Seven Winds Casino & Lodge has opened a warming shelter for anyone who needs a safe place to warm up.
•The Sawyer County Courthouse is open until 4:00 p.m. today for charging phones and warming up.

Please stay safe and monitor official updates for the latest information.