Burnett County Sentinel

01/01/2026

The Burnett County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help and witnesses as they investigate a two-car hit and run accident that occurred last Friday, Dec. 26, at approximately 8:35 am, in the Village of Grantsburg. The crash occurred at the S…

The Burnett County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help and witnesses as they investigate a two-car hit and run accident that occurred last Friday, Dec. 26, at approximately 8:35

01/01/2026

The Tigers will look to extend their winning streak after improving to 8-0 with a 64-48 victory over Spooner on Dec. 22.

01/01/2026

Webster’s Kenny Schwendeman buried a half-court shot during halftime festivities at the Tiger doubleheader basketball game last week in Webster. The challenge he accepted earned him a cool $100 ... and bragging rights for years to come. Congrats, K…

Webster’s Kenny Schwendeman buried a half-court shot during halftime festivities at the Tiger doubleheader basketball game last week in Webster. The challenge he accepted earned him a cool $100 ...

12/30/2025

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12/28/2025

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12/27/2025

Knights of Columbus - Council #8985 donations from ‘Tootsie Roll’ donations, meant for kids with learning disabilities.

12/27/2025

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12/27/2025

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12/27/2025

The Siren Village Board contemplated how the village regulates local construction during the Wednesday, Dec. 17, meeting. Trustees weighed in on expanding the role of their contracted building inspector, REM Inspecting LLC, stressing both safety and…

The Siren Village Board contemplated how the village regulates local construction during the Wednesday, Dec. 17, meeting. Trustees weighed in on expanding the role of their contracted building inspector, REM

12/26/2025

Judge Melissia Mogen shared some coming changes to the county Treatment Court program during a year-end update before the Burnett County Board last week, while also letting three graduates of the program share how they’ve turned their lives around, …

Judge Melissia Mogen shared some coming changes to the county Treatment Court program during a year-end update before the Burnett County Board last week, while also letting three graduates of

12/26/2025

Despite it being the end of 2025, the Burnett County Health and Human Services Department is finalizing their previous years’ numbers and achievements, showing that 2024 ended on a positive note, finishing the year with a surplus of about $312,000 w…

Despite it being the end of 2025, the Burnett County Health and Human Services Department is finalizing their previous years’ numbers and achievements, showing that 2024 ended on a positive