Potential COVID-19 Exposure At Barron County Bar

Barron County Public Health is alerting community members who may have been at risk for exposure to COVID-19

Alcohol Believed To Be Factor In Fatal UTV Crash In Polk County

The operator was stabilized on scene and flown by Life Link III helicopter to a trauma center in Minnesota

Brian Cole: 'Picture Perfect' - Part Two

Part two in this series from Brian Cole

COVID-19 Daily Update: Saturday, October 10

Wisconsin COVID-19 update including Barron, Burnett, Polk, Rusk, Sawyer, and Washburn counties

UPDATE: 2nd Person Dies From Crash In Polk County; Authorities Release Names Of Victims

The Polk County Sheriff’s Office says that the male driver of the minivan also died

COVID-19 Daily Update: Friday, October 9

Wisconsin COVID-19 update including Barron, Burnett, Polk, Rusk, Sawyer, and Washburn counties

Representative Nick Milroy Elected As Leader Of GLLC In 2021-22

Nonpartisan Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Legislative Caucus elected Representative Nick Milroy to represent Wisconsin on the GLLC Executive Committee

Douglas County Felon Sentenced To 72 Months For Possessing Firearms And Ammunition

Patrick Staton, 30, Town of Maple, Wisconsin, was sentenced to 72 months in federal prison

Man Arrested For 7th OWI, Charged With Spitting On Officer 

Officer Check On Disabled Vehicle Led To Arrest of Hayward Man

Governor Evers Grants Nine More Pardons

Gov. Tony Evers granted pardons this week to nine individuals

2-Vehicle Fatal Crash In Polk County

Authorities in Polk County responded to a 911 call reporting a two-vehicle crash in the Town of Apple River today

COVID-19 Daily Update: Thursday, October 8

Wisconsin COVID-19 update including Barron, Burnett, Polk, Rusk, Sawyer, and Washburn counties

Man Sentenced On Convictions Of Attempted Child Sexual Assault & Child Enticement

Andrew Zochert sentenced on convictions against him in Washburn County Circuit Court

Burnett County Disposition And Warrant Status Reports

This week's criminal & traffic disposition, and warrant status reports

Sawyer County Disposition And Warrant Status Reports

This week's criminal & traffic disposition, and warrant status reports

Washburn County Disposition And Warrant Status Reports

This week's criminal & traffic disposition, and warrant status reports

Burnett County Sheriff Issues Statement On Latest Order From Governor Evers

Sheriff: 'The Burnett County Sheriff’s Office will continue to place priority to emergencies and criminal violations'

Speaker Vos Issues Statement On Governor Evers Latest Order

Statement: Emergency Order #3, Letter to DHS, Memo

Public Notification Alert On Potential COVID-19 Exposure In Rice Lake And Turtle Lake

Barron County Public Health is alerting community members who may have been at risk for exposure to COVID-19

COVID-19 Daily Update: Wednesday, October 7

Wisconsin COVID-19 Update including Barron, Burnett, Polk, Rusk, Sawyer, and Washburn counties

Washburn County Healthcare Organizations Release Joint Statement On Increased COVID-19 Cases

County-wide healthcare organizations are recently seeing an increase in positive COVID-19 cases and related hospitalizations

Rice Lake Police Department Seeking Public’s Help Locating This Subject

If you see this person, please contact Barron County Dispatch at 715-537-3106 and advise them of the location

Court Sentences Shell Lake Woman For 7th Offense OWI

The Court has sentenced Tracie Masuca, of Shell Lake, WI on a conviction of 7th Offense Operating While Intoxicated

Natural Connections: Planning For Simplicity

“Simplicity in all things is the secret of the wilderness and one of its most valuable lessons. It is what we leave behind that is important"