Barron News-Shield

07/31/2024

A long-distance chase that started in Ladysmith early Saturday morning, July 27, 2024, later ended at the corner of Barron County Hwy. W and Airport Road (19th Street), just west of Cameron, after Barron County Sheriff’s deputies used “stop sticks”…

A long-distance chase that started in Ladysmith early Saturday morning, July 27, 2024, later ended at the corner of Barron County Hwy. W and Airport Road (19th Street), just west

07/31/2024

Until this year, it cost $10 per person to get into the truck and tractor pulling contests during Almena Fun Days.

07/31/2024

Do not miss the Classic Car Show Saturday, Aug. 10, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Pioneer Village Museum just west of Cameron. The event is hosted by the Past Reflections Classic Car Club. It’s one of the largest and most popular shows in Northwest …

Do not miss the Classic Car Show Saturday, Aug. 10, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Pioneer Village Museum just west of Cameron. The event is hosted by

07/31/2024

A Chetek man is scheduled to be arraigned Friday, Aug. 23, 2024, in connection with 10 charges of possession of child po*******hy in Barron County Circuit Court.

07/31/2024

Operating an all-terrain vehicle while under the influence of alcohol is an offense punishable by a fine, according to Wisconsin law. But refusing to take a field sobriety test can add a higher financial penalty.

Operating an all-terrain vehicle while under the influence of alcohol is an offense punishable by a fine, according to Wisconsin law. But refusing to take a field sobriety test can

07/31/2024

A 33-year-old Rice Lake man could face up to 10 years in prison in connection with a felony charge of third-degree child s*x assault at a sentencing hearing now scheduled for Aug. 27, 2024, in Barron County Circuit Court.

A 33-year-old Rice Lake man could face up to 10 years in prison in connection with a felony charge of third-degree child s*x assault at a sentencing hearing now scheduled

07/31/2024

A Boyceville woman arrested twice in as many weeks last November in connection with felony drunk driving charges is in jail awaiting sentencing after pleading guilty to both charges on Friday, July 26, 2024, in Barron County Circuit Court.

A Boyceville woman arrested twice in as many weeks last November in connection with felony drunk driving charges is in jail awaiting sentencing after pleading guilty to both charges on

07/31/2024

An 18-year-old Rice Lake man pleaded guilty to three amended misdemeanor charges Thursday, July 25, 2024, in connection with what had begun as a felony child s*x assault case during a hearing in Barron County Circuit Court.

An 18-year-old Rice Lake man pleaded guilty to three amended misdemeanor charges Thursday, July 25, 2024, in connection with what had begun as a felony child s*x assault case during

07/31/2024

A Barron man is free on $1,500 signature bond pending an appearance today, Wednesday, July 31, in Barron County Circuit Court, in connection with multiple misdemeanor charges stemming from a July 21 incident in the city.

A Barron man is free on $1,500 signature bond pending an appearance today, Wednesday, July 31, in Barron County Circuit Court, in connection with multiple misdemeanor charges stemming from a

07/31/2024

A routine traffic stop in Cumberland on July 20, 2024, turned into a felony case after a city officer alleged he was kicked multiple times by a suspect, according to a criminal complaint filed July 22 in Barron County Circuit Court.

A routine traffic stop in Cumberland on July 20, 2024, turned into a felony case after a city officer alleged he was kicked multiple times by a suspect, according to

07/31/2024

The second of two defendants charged in connection with the December 2023 armed robbery of a 70-year-old Barron man has pleaded guilty to the charge, according to Barron County Circuit Court records.

The second of two defendants charged in connection with the December 2023 armed robbery of a 70-year-old Barron man has pleaded guilty to the charge, according to Barron County Circuit

07/31/2024

Join the Red Cedar Symphony for a musical journey across generations and genres at the free summer pops concert on Tuesday, August 6, at 7 p.m. at Veteran’s Park in Rice Lake.

Join the Red Cedar Symphony for a musical journey across generations and genres at the free summer pops concert on Tuesday, August 6, at 7 p.m. at Veteran’s Park in

07/31/2024

Did you know that many of Cumberland’s Italian residents’ ancestry can be traced to the same small village in Italy?

07/31/2024

Sons of Norway, Dovre Lodge will meet Tuesday, Aug. 13, 6 p.m., at Chetek Lutheran Church in Fellowship Hall.

07/31/2024

Strings players – whether violin, viola, cello, or bass – are needed for the Red Cedar Symphony’s upcoming 2024-25 concert season.

07/31/2024

The Barron County Commission on Aging took an early look at the 2025 budget at its meeting Tuesday, July 30, 2024, at the county Government Center.

07/31/2024

A Relay for Life Memorial Benefit in memory of the late Vicki Cole and the late Phil Larson, both of whom lost their battle for life against cancer, will be held Saturday, Aug. 10, beginning at 5 p.m. at The Church Barn, 1615 13 ½ Street, Barron.

A Relay for Life Memorial Benefit in memory of the late Vicki Cole and the late Phil Larson, both of whom lost their battle for life against cancer, will be

07/31/2024

By Bob Zientara

07/25/2024

Cast members Ella Olson, Amanda Kutyba and Allison Rick.

Cast members Ella Olson, Amanda Kutyba and Allison Rick.

07/24/2024

Bessemer, Mich.-based Spectrum Entertainment set up an expanded midway at the Barron County Fair, drawing thousands of visitors Friday evening, July 19, 2024. The carnival attractions filled a larger space after the removal of a house trailer that o…

Bessemer, Mich.-based Spectrum Entertainment set up an expanded midway at the Barron County Fair, drawing thousands of visitors Friday evening, July 19, 2024. The carnival attractions filled a larger space

07/24/2024

This late-model Polaris utility terrain vehicle was stolen from Eldon Luer Field at Ridgeland on Memorial Day, May 27, 2024. After an investigation that included members of the sheriff’s departments from Dunn, Barron and Polk counties, the vehicle w…

This late-model Polaris utility terrain vehicle was stolen from Eldon Luer Field at Ridgeland on Memorial Day, May 27, 2024. After an investigation that included members of the sheriff’s departments

07/24/2024

Discussion continues among Barron County officials about a growing cash fund that represents the county’s share of a multibillion-dollar settlement between the federal government and manufacturers of so-called opioid drugs.

07/24/2024

A 40-year-old Dunn County man is still without legal representation in connection with a felony drunk driving charge filed May 31, 2024, according to Barron County Circuit Court records.

07/24/2024

A 43-year-old St. Paul man pleaded guilty Friday, July 19, 2024, to a felony charge of failing to update state s*x offender registry information, according to Barron County Circuit Court records.

A 43-year-old St. Paul man pleaded guilty Friday, July 19, 2024, to a felony charge of failing to update state s*x offender registry information, according to Barron County Circuit Court

07/24/2024

A woman facing sentencing later this summer in connection with a felony motor vehicle-related offense has also pleaded guilty to three counts of felony bail jumping, according to Barron County Circuit Court records.

A woman facing sentencing later this summer in connection with a felony motor vehicle-related offense has also pleaded guilty to three counts of felony bail jumping, according to Barron County

07/24/2024

A woman facing a felony vehicle theft charge filed eight years ago appeared Friday, July 19, 2024, in Barron County Circuit Court.

07/24/2024

A Rice Lake woman lost her driver’s license for eight months and was fined more than $1,000 in connection with a traffic crash earlier this year that caused more than $28,000 in damages, following a court trial last Friday, July 19, 2024, in Barron …

A Rice Lake woman lost her driver’s license for eight months and was fined more than $1,000 in connection with a traffic crash earlier this year that caused more than

07/24/2024

Musical director Rachel Elbin rehearses with RBT “Honky Tonk Angels”

07/24/2024

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