Barron County Law Enforcement, DHS Director Issue Joint Press Release On Overdose Deaths
There have been 14 overdose deaths and 3 active cases where overdose is suspected in the past 2 years alone.
Barron County Disposition And Warrant Status Reports - Nov. 3, 2022
This week's criminal & traffic disposition, and warrant status reports for Barron County.
UPDATE: Sheriff Releases Name Of Deceased In Clear Lake Fatal Crash
17-year-old from Barron County identified as the deceased driver.
Barron County Weekly Jail Bookings Report - Nov. 1, 2022
This week's Jail Bookings Report from the Barron County Sheriff's Office.
Chemical Leak At Jennie-O In Barron County Closes Hwy 8
A chemical leak at Jennie-O in Barron Closed HWY 8 earlier this morning, according to a press release from the Barron County Sheriff’s Office.
WATCH: Romaine Quinn With Ben Dryden On DrydenWire Live!
Quinn is the Republican candidate in Wisconsin's 25th State Senate race.
Northwest WI Regional Weekly Construction Update - Oct. 28, 2022
Road construction project updates for Barron, Burnett, Polk, Rusk, Sawyer, and Washburn counties.
Man In Custody Following Investigation Into Solicitation Of A Minor
Cumberland Police received complaint from parent of Cumberland School student advising their child had been given phone number from subject.
Barron County Disposition And Warrant Status Reports - Oct. 27, 2022
This week's criminal & traffic disposition, and warrant status reports for Barron County.
Barron County Public Health Offering Free COVID-19 Booster Doses On November 3
Public Health encourages everyone to stay up to date with their COVID-19 vaccines and boosters.
WATCH: District Attorney Aaron Marcoux & Pastor Brian Cole On 'Positive Tuesday'
Aaron Marcoux and Brian Cole join Ben Dryden for a live show!
Barron County Weekly Jail Bookings Report - Oct. 25, 2022
This week's Jail Bookings Report from the Barron County Sheriff's Office.
Court Sentences Man For Incident Involving Knife
Man Refused To Comply Even After Deputies Utilized Less Lethal Bean Bags.
NFIB Honors Rep. David Armstrong As Top Small Business Guardian
Award recognizes legislators who have taken a strong and consistent stand for Wisconsin’s small business community during the 2021-22 Session.
Man Sentenced For Stealing Dog From Humane Society Of Barron County
The Court has sentenced Mark Higgins for breaking into the Humane Society of Barron County, stealing a dog, and causing damage to the facility.
Northwest WI Regional Weekly Construction Update - Oct. 21, 2022
Road construction project updates for Barron, Burnett, Polk, Rusk, Sawyer, and Washburn counties.
Two Teens Airlifted To Hospitals Following Rollover Crash In Barron County
Sheriff Chris Fitzgerald says that alcohol "appears to be a factor" in this crash.
WATCH: Ben & Fitzy Discuss Recent Incidents On This Week's 'Positive Tuesday' Show
DrydenWire founder Ben Dryden and Barron County Sheriff Chris Fitzgerald discuss recent incidents.
Barron County Weekly Jail Bookings Report - Oct. 18, 2022
This week's Jail Bookings Report from the Barron County Sheriff's Office.
3-Hour Standoff In Cumberland Results In Arrest
Authorities in Barron County have arrested a subject after a three-hour-long standoff in Cumberland, WI.
NWECS Celebrates 30 Years Of Distance Education In Wisconsin
It was in October 1992, when NWECS went live in an innovative and exciting endeavor called interactive television.
Northwest WI Regional Weekly Construction Update - Oct. 14, 2022
Road construction project updates for Barron, Burnett, Polk, Rusk, Sawyer, and Washburn counties.
UPDATE: 2nd Teenage Girl Dies As Result Of Rollover Crash In Barron County
16-year-old male driver was taken into custody on charges of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of a controlled substance.
UPDATE: 15-Year-Old Girl Remains In Critical Conditon Following Monday's Crash
The following is an updated press release from Barron County Sheriff Chris Fitzgerald in relation to the single-vehicle crash on Monday night.
