Barron News

Barron County might have an extra hint of a purple hue in the coming weeks with the second annual Paint Barron County Purple fundraiser.

State Treasurer Dawn Marie Sass will be in Barron, Douglas and Sawyer counties Thursday.

Chetek Senior Center Members bow their heads in prayer before lunch Monday as Al Thompson, from the Eau Claire Office for the Blind and Visually Impaired, prepares to give an educational presentation.

Devon Shattuck, 18, Rice Lake, charged with two counts of bail jumping , was released on a $1,000 cash bond June 27 on condition that he does not possess or consume alcohol, drugs or paraphernalia, enter any ...

Abdiaziz A. Mire, 19, Barron, was charged with underage drinking and possession July 3. Tyler J. Cunningham, 19, Chetek, was charged with underage drinking and possession July 7. Axel J. Smolen, 18, Cameron, ...

A spotted doe fawn named "Jolene" recently got a second chance at survival in the wilderness thanks to Billie and Jeff Church, their daughter Ema and Tender Touch Wildlife Rehabilitation, a licensed animal ...

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation has published its Six-Year Highway Improvement Program and is seeking public input on the plans for the northwest region's 20-county area.

Tracy Alger Memorial Barrel Race Sunday morning in Chetek. Alger, an avid barrel racer and a 1995 graduate of Chetek High School, was killed Nov.

Terri Rasmussen was 6 or 7 years old, living on his parent's farm in Barron, Wisconsin when the 1956 Chevy Bel Aire hit the market.

Biologists say conditions are set up for fish disease outbreaks on lakes in Polk, Barron, Washburn, and Burnett counties over the next few weeks.

Father's Day came early for Buddy Helms this year. His gift? A healthy baby girl who made a rather grand entrance into the world and gave him quite the surprise.

With gas prices nearly at $4 per gallon, it's almost impossible to not hear people venting about how fuel prices are putting the pinch on their pocketbooks.

West DePere High School's Andy Pichler slides safely into second base as Barron High School's Jordan Jensen can't hang on to the ball during the WIAA Division 2 semi-final game Wednesday, June 11, 2008, at Fox ...

From unwanted and neglected guinea pigs to large farm animals, the Barron County animal shelter now accepts them all from county residents - free of charge.

Area golfers, businesses, and the public are invited to participate in the 7th annual Barron Area Health Foundation Charity Golf Outing, scheduled for Wednesday, July 23, at Rolling Oaks Golf Course in Barron.

You can't accuse Barron High School of not doing its part to recycle: By this time next year, wood chips will have replaced natural gas for cooling as well as heating.

Wisconsin Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen, left, and Rep. Mary Hubler, right, listen to comments from Barron County Sheriff Tom Richie during a law enforcement round-table discussion Thursday in Barron.

Three senior music students from Chetek, Barron and Rice Lake high schools took part in a recital of classical music Sunday at Foursquare Gospel Church in Barron.

Barron County residents who require long-term care accommodations will soon have another option with the addition of Family Care.