Natural Connections: Finding Gold

No one ever said that gold mining was easy

Movie Review: 'Halloween'

The new film is a follow-up to the first “Halloween”, but erases all franchise lore that came after, including the twist of protagonist Laurie Strode (Jamie Lee Curtis) turning out to be Michael’s sister.

Hayward Man Charged with Possession of Child P*rn

While being interviewed, Kavanagh stated that the image must have downloaded accidentally when he pushed on the screen attempting to exit out of it

Start with a Fixer Upper – End with Your Dream Home Ad

Did you know Merchants Bank has a loan built specifically to support your fixer upper project? It’s called a Renovation Loan (sometimes known as a Construction Loan).

21 Things You Might Not Know About Me: Kim Butler

This week's 21 Things You Might Not Know About Me features Kim Butler, candidate for State Assembly

21 Things You Might Not Know About Me: Gae Magnafici

This week's 21 Things You Might Not Know About Me features Gae Magnafici, candidate for State Assembly

Spooner Woman Sentenced After Pleading Guilty to Child Neglect, Meth Charges

A Spooner, WI woman was sentenced after entering her guilty pleas on charges of Child Neglect, Possession of Methamphetamine, and Felony Bail Jumping in Burnett County Circuit Court.

Sheriff Thanks The 2,000 Volunteers Assisting In Expanded Search for Articles of Evidentiary Value

"The outpouring of hope and support from the community and law enforcement has been overwhelming."

Embrace Expanding to Barron County

If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic or sexual violence—you are not alone! Confidential support and advocacy services are available 24/7

Probation & Parole Agents, Police Work Together to Protect Communities during Trick-or-Treating

Sex Offender Registration Program Director Grace Knutson shared the following important reminders for safe trick-or-treating

Fall Grazing Conference to be held in Shell Lake on November 10

This conference will combine the traditional cow/calf workshop with grazing information and will be of interest to new farmers, part-time or full-time operators and low-income startups whether a grazier or a non-grazier.

Protect Yourself and Our Community From the Flu

“Last year was a bad year for the flu. Wisconsin had 2x as many hospitalizations as in any of the last five years,” states Laura Sauve, Barron County Health Officer. “We need everyone to take steps to protect their family from the flu.”

Washburn County Criminal Disposition & Warrant Status Reports

Criminal & Traffic Disposition and Warrant Status Reports for Washburn County

Sawyer County Criminal Disposition & Warrant Status Reports

Criminal & Traffic Disposition and Warrant Status Reports for Sawyer County

Burnett County Criminal Disposition & Warrant Status Reports

Criminal & Traffic Disposition and Warrant Status Reports for Burnett County

#HopeActLiveWI: Wisconsin Launches Addiction Recovery Helpline

Call 211 to be connected with local treatment and recovery resources

Court Accepts Deferred Sentence Agreement for Spooner Woman Facing Charges of Intent to Deliver Marijuana

Vogel admitted that she had just sold marijuana in the city of Shell Lake, WI shortly before the traffic stop.

Sheriff Announces Vehicles of Interest in Jayme Closs Case

"If any sees or or as seen these vehicles in or around the Barron area in the last two weeks they are asked to call the tip line with the time it was observed, location, and plate number if available."

Spooner Man Sentenced on Conviction of Child Enticement

The Court has ordered a prison sentence for a Spooner, WI man on his conviction of Child Enticement-Give/Sell Drugs.

Weekly Northwest Region Construction Update

Ashland, Barron, Bayfield, Buffalo, Burnett, Chippewa, Clark, Douglas, Dunn, Eau Claire, Jackson, Pepin, Pierce, Polk, Rusk, Sawyer, St. Croix, Taylor, Trempealeau and Washburn counties

Burnett County Weekly Jail Booking Report

The following people were recently booked in the Burnett County Jail System.

Polk County Weekly Jail Booking Report

The following people were recently booked in the Polk County Jail System.

Sawyer County Weekly Jail Booking Report

The following people were recently booked in the Sawyer County Jail System.

Washburn County Weekly Jail Booking Report

The following people were recently booked in the Washburn County Jail System.