Join Caring Conversations For Faith Communities On June 15th

By 2035, the number of Barron, Rusk, and Washburn County residents age 65 and over will be 30% of our community.

Northwest WI Regional Construction Update - May 20, 2022

Road construction project updates for Barron, Burnett, Polk, Rusk, Sawyer, and Washburn counties.

WATCH: Kelly Westlund On DrydenWire!

Democrat Candidate for Wisconsin 25th Senate District, Kelly Westlund, joined Ben Dryden for a live chat today!

Work To Begin On County Highway Projects In Barron County

Road work on CTH A, from the Village of Dallas west to STH 25, is starting on Wednesday, May 18, 2022.

Northwood Tech Students Place At National Competition For The Business Professionals Of America

The 2022 BPA National Leadership Conference proved to be successful for the group from Northwood Tech.

Attend 'Fortune Cookies' For A Better Understanding Of Brain Health And Dementia!

All community members are welcome to attend any of these three local events.

Angela Lunn: Benefits Of Care Management

Angela Lunn (APNP, FNP-C) is the Medical Services Manager at NorthLakes Community Clinic.

WATCH: 'Positive Tuesday W/ Ben & Fitzy' - Level 95!

Today Ben publicly states his leanings, and Fitzy discusses 4 recent press releases from Barron County Sheriff’s Dept.

Barron County Weekly Jail Bookings Report - May 17, 2022

This week's Jail Bookings Report from the Barron County Sheriff's Department.

Sheriff Fitzgerald On Today’s 5-Year Anniversary Of Barron County Tornado

Fitzgerald: "Five years ago, I stood at ground zero of the tornado and thought what do we do first."

Rice Lake Elks Lodge Gives Back To The Community

Rice Elks Lodge #1441 invested $12,000 in the local community.

Rachel McKian: Parenting Expectations

Rachel McKian is a speech language pathologist at NorthLakes Community Clinic – Ashland.

7 Students Complete HSED Jail Program In Barron

7 students completed their HSED requirements this past fall and current spring semesters as part of a collaboration between the Sheriff's Office and Northwood Tech.

Near Critical Fire Danger Across Northwest Wisconsin

The DNR is asking the public to avoid burning due to near critical fire danger across northwest Wisconsin.

Death Of Nicole Bohannon Suspicious In Nature, Possible Factor Of Drug Overdose: Police

The Barron County Sheriff’s Department is ruling the death of 24-year-old Nicole Bohannon suspicious in nature with a possible factor as a drug overdose.

UPDATE: Names Released In May 12 Fatal Fire In Barron County

Barron Police Department is releasing the following information on the tragic fire from this morning.

Avian Influenza Found In Barron County

Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) has been found in one backyard flock and six commercial flocks throughout Barron County.

Fatal Fire In Barron County

The following is a press release regarding a fatal fire this morning from the Barron County Sheriff’s Office and Barron Police Department.

WATCH: Positive Tuesday W/ Ben & Fitzy - Ep. 94

Renee Luell, Executive Director at Lakeland Family Resource Center, joined Ben & Fitzy today!

Barron County Weekly Jail Bookings Report - May 10, 2022

This week's Jail Bookings Report from the Barron County Sheriff's Department.

The Lentz Steam Engine Is On The Move!

The Lentz Steam Engine, built in 1925, ran the American Excelsior plant in Rice Lake from 1946 until 1976.

Man Dies In Barron County Drowning

A 39-year-old male died on Saturday, May 7, 2022, on Prairie Lake in Barron County from an apparent drowning.

Northwest WI Regional Construction Update - May 6, 2022

Road construction project updates for Barron, Burnett, Polk, Rusk, Sawyer, and Washburn counties.

Barron County Weekly Jail Bookings Report - May 3, 2022

This week's Jail Bookings Report from the Barron County Sheriff's Department.