BARRON COUNTY, WI — An armed subject was taken into custody Friday after authorities received reports that the individual was walking along County Road F with a rifle and later made threats toward the ...

This week’s updates from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) on road construction projects for Barron, ...

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Longtime leader at DCF, Deputy Secretary Nadya Pérez-Reyes will serve as acting secretary after Pertl’s departure, which is ...

Tiffany pplauded President Trump’s executive action directing the Department of the Interior to determine whether gray wolves ...

POLK COUNTY — A Wisconsin contractor is facing a felony theft charge after allegedly accepting more than $20,000 in payments and bartered goods from a Polk County homeowner for foundation work that ...

The event will feature a dove release memorial, live music in the park with Tatum Kline, food vendors, activities, and a ...

BURNETT COUNTY — A Siren, WI, man has been convicted of a felony drug offense in Burnett County Circuit Court following an investigation into the delivery of THC wax and a subsequent search that ...

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With the recent cyber attack against Washburn County having occurred just under a month ago, many folks are asking if there is an update. While this is still an on-going investigation, what we can ...