Chetek Police Discover Fentanyl During Early Morning Incident

In the early hours of February 23, 2024, Chetek Police made a startling discovery while on patrol.

Fatal Crash Near Menomonie Claims One Life

A tragic accident on Sunday, February 25, 2024, claimed the life of one individual and left another injured.

Danbury Man Accused Of Robbery And Assault On Juvenile Victim Following Violent Incident

Court Grants Modification Of Cash Bond To SIgnature Bond.

Wisconsin Experiencing High Fire Danger Statewide

Lack of snow cover and accumulated rain statewide are causing an early start to wildfire season in Wisconsin.

Movie Review: 'Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba – To The Hashira Training'

Fans will probably find much of value here, but the film was never able to capture my interest in a way that even “Mugen Train” could.

Convicted: Barron County Duo Sentenced For Jacobson's Ace Hardware Theft

Cashier Believed Suspect Had Firearm At Time Of Incident.

'LEAP INTO SAVINGS!' - This Week At Schmitz's Economart!

Check out this week's great deals going on now thru Sunday at Schmitz's Economart!

Morning Headlines - Monday, Feb. 26, 2024

U.S. & World and Wisconsin headlines, and today's meme.

Rural Ramblings: You Got To Know When To Hold Them

'Let go of what no longer serves you.'

Polk County Seeks To Update Farmland Preservation Plan

Plan update comes with new criteria to identify the most valuable farmland for preservation.

Armstrong Votes For Emergency Department Assistance, Refugee Resettlement Transparency

The Wisconsin State Assembly concluded its legislative work for the 2023-2024 legislative session this week, with marathon sessions on February 20 and 22.

The Laker Weekly News - Feb. 23, 2024

Check out all the goings-on at the Shell Lake School District in the latest edition of the Laker Weekly News!

Red Letter Grant Hires New Program Director As Program Expands

RLG growing to serve Barron, Burnett, Polk, Price, Rusk, Sawyer, Taylor and Washburn counties.

Stafsholt Tuition Reciprocity Bill Heads To Governor’s Desk

Legislation passed both the Senate and Assembly that would retain the Wisconsin-Minnesota Tuition Reciprocity Agreement.

Rep. Green’s Deer Legislation Passes Assembly

Assembly passes bill that bans doe hunts in the Northern Forest Zone.

Assembly Approves Edming Bill to Provide Property Tax Relief for Disabled Veterans

Proposal expands property tax credit to more qualifying veterans and spouses.

Barron County Crash: Teen Driver's Recklessness Ends In Felony Homicide Convictions

Teen’s Reckless Driving Led To Fatal Crash That Resulted In Two Deaths.

Morning Headlines - Friday, Feb. 23, 2024

U.S. & World and Wisconsin headlines, and today's meme.

After Serving 22 Years For Washburn County Double Homicide, Man Requests Release From Prison

Man Was Age 14 At Time That Homicides Occurred.

Prosperity Is Possible Grocery Giveaway Events At Piggly Wiggly In Dodgeville And Lancaster

'When it comes to the state of the economy, seniors like Pat Jungbluth aren’t buying the Biden administration’s assertion that the economy is strong and improving.'

Federal Grand Jury In Wisconsin Returns Indictments On Three Cases

Including Eau Claire Men Charged with Distributing Fentanyl and Meth.

Wisconsin REALTORS Association Releases Monthly Data For January 2024

REPORT: Wisconsin Home Sales Grow in January as Listings Improve.

Barron County Disposition And Warrant Status Reports - Feb. 22, 2024

This week's criminal & traffic disposition, and warrant status reports for Barron County.