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Barron County Man Sentenced: Attempted Burglary Case
An attempted gas theft leads to jail time for a young man from Cumberland. This week, Jordan Jerry was sentenced to nine months in jail, but was given credit for much of that time.
Barron County Man Convicted of Sexual Assault
A Barron County man has been convicted of sexual assault. Investigators say he used a shovel to break into an apartment where he then assaulted a woman.
A couple is charged in Barron County in a disturbing case involving their young children.
Barron County man convicted for sexually assaulting a woman
A jury convicted a man today of sexual assault. Court records show a jury found 38-year old Joseph Robert Stoeberl from Barron guilty of second degree sexual assault and criminal damage to property.
Here are the newest additions to area street construction reports in the Chippewa Valley, according to the Eau Claire Public Works Department and Wisconsin Department of Transportation: Temporary lane closures - Periodic lane closures of downtown streets throughout the week.
Deputies looking for stolen camper
The Barron County Sheriff's Department is looking for whoever stole a camper. Deputies say the 2006 Forest River brand 5th wheel toy hauler camper was stolen sometime during the last week of May and the beginning of June from a home on Beaver Dam Lake in Maple Plain Township.
Bomb Squad Resolves Explosive Situation
Sheriff's deputies are called to a potentially explosive situation after workers find an old mortar shell.
Public hearing July 1 for US 53 freeway designation in Barron and Washburn counties
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation will hold a public hearing that will provide an opportunity for members of the public to give official input regarding designation of portions of US 53 as a freeway.
Lion's Club Treasurer Admits to Embezzling $30,000 from Group
The treasurer of a Lion's Club turns herself in to authorities. Investigators say she admitted embezzling more than $30,000 to support her gambling addiction.
Police in Minnesota recover $40,000 motorcycle stolen in Rice Lake
A $40,000 motorcycle stolen from a Wisconsin business has been found by police in Cloquet, Minn.
Eau Claire Woman Airlifted to Hospital Following Crash
An Eau Claire woman is sent to the hospital after her truck hits a tree and rolls.
Area Farmers Need More Help from Federally Backed Loans
It was a matter of days, that's how long it took for more than $1 million in stimulus money to get used up by one Barron County agency.
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Birchwood man receives 2008 statewide Hunted Education Award
Tom Gerber recently received the 2008 statewide Hunter Education Safety award. The Birchwood man was presented the award May 21at the Brill Area Sportsmen's Club for his nearly 20 years of dedicated service in teaching youth safe gun handling.
This 'N' That 'N' The Other / Sainted (but unsaintly) 'stickler' sez: ...
Here's Sainted Theresa: " Re: how I got my BB handle. I used to go by the straightforward handle 'Theresa of St.
Former Eau Claire County DA convicted of forgery, ID theft
The former Eau Claire County district attorney facing multiple felony forgery and identity theft charges was found guilty Thursday by an Eau Claire County jury.
Judge drops firefighter's homicide charge
A Wisconsin judge dismissed homicide charges against Minneapolis firefighter Kyle Huggett because law enforcement authorities failed to preserve voice-mail messages that would have helped determine whether he acted in self-defense when he fatally shot an intruder.
Murder Charge Dropped, Judge Criticizes Cops
A Burnett County man who says he shot and killed another man in self-defense, is free of murder charges.
Funds sought for local man's kidney transplant
A benefit is planned Sunday in Rice Lake for a former rural Eau Claire man who recently had both kidneys removed and is preparing for a transplant.
Barron County leader takes new job
After six years as Barron County administrator, Duane Hebert is moving on to face his next challenge.
Woman Accused of Stabbing Husband Set for Trial
A woman accused of stabbing her husband in Barron County is set to stand trial in September.