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Rice Lake native making waves as voice of Mallards
Ben Larson, 29, already knew as a Rice Lake High School graduate that sports broadcasting was the career for him.
Rice Lake native making waves as voice of Mallards
Ben Larson, 29, already knew as a Rice Lake High School graduate that sports broadcasting was the career for him.
Barron County Dispatch Log--July 9
Officer advised. 8:10 p.m., an elderly Chetek woman hits a tree. Car door will not open.
Church hosts benefit for Bailkey baby
The Rice Lake Assembly of God will host a benefit for the Bailkey family next weekend.
Area farmer recovering from bull attack
A local farmer attacked by a bull is now recovering at home. Ken Haas, of rural Chetek, was attempting to put a bull in his barn June 22 when the bull turned on him and attacked.
Two sentenced in separate sex abuse cases
There is no end to the suffering for victims of sexual abuse. Two men, assaulted as teenagers decades ago, spoke about that pain Tuesday afternoon when their assailants were sentenced to jail.
Two Sex Offenders in Jail Thanks to Loophole in Law
Two men were sent to jail in Barron County for sexually assaulting children decades ago.
Former pastor sentenced for sex assault
A former Rice Lake pastor pleaded guilty today and was sentenced to 18 months in jail for sexually assaulting a boy more than 20 years.
Woman admits taking over meth business
A Rice Lake woman who apparently took over her boyfriend's methamphetamine business after his arrest pleaded guilty Monday in federal court to maintaining a drug house.
Lots of choices in fall elections
All but two of the 10 Assembly races in west-central Wisconsin this fall will include candidates from both major parties.
State OKs funding for airport projects
Gov. Jim Doyle has approved state money for projects at several airports in west-central Wisconsin.
Rice Lake to update athletic complex
The outdoor sports complex at Rice Lake High School is lagging behind fields at other schools in the Big Rivers Conference, Polly Wolner says.
Linda Eschenbaum's daughter, Jane, was supposed to be a flower girl in her aunt's wedding, but the two-year-old was having no part of it.
We were able to catch up with Mike Olson, an exhibitor from the state of Wisconsin, for the latest installment of our Exhibitor Profile Series.
Burglars Steal Thousands of Dollars in Motorcycles and ATV's
The Barron County Sheriff's Department is looking for suspects in the burglary of a Yamaha dealer in Rice Lake.
Custom motorcycle, ATVs stolen
A Rice Lake Yamaha dealership reported a $40,000 custom chopper motorcycle stolen over the weekend along with four new ATVs, three other motorcycles and merchandise.
Retiring Bloomer schools chief won't fade away
Bloomer schools Superintendent Doug Martin officially retires Monday, and he already has plans to enjoy his free time.
Two men missing in northwestern Wisconsin are both found, alive. 25-year old Keith Kennedy was found Sunday night, about a mile from the camp the autistic man had wandered from a week ago in Burnett county.
Charges dismissed, but teacher to resign
A suspended fifth-grade teacher in Rice Lake accused of inappropriate contact with male students had all six charges dismissed today in Dunn County Court.
Missing Man Found - The Barron County Sheriff's Department says Cecil Snider has been found.
The Barron County Sheriff's Department says Cecil Snider has been found. Deputies say he was located Saturday night at 8:22 p.m. in a residential neighborhood in Rice Lake.