Grandfather dies while trying to save grandchildren struggling to swim
A grandfather died while trying to save his grandchild who was struggling to swim in Barron County, Wisconsin, on Saturday. His two grandchildren made it to shore safely.
Man dies after being trapped inside grain bin in western Wisconsin
A 58-year-old man died Wednesday after becoming trapped inside a grain bin in Barron County.
2 bodies recovered from Wisconsin lake after apparent drowning
Authorities recovered the bodies of two men believed to have drowned at Pokegama Lake in Barron County over the weekend.
Drowning reported in Barron County, search continues for another person
One person has drowned in a western Wisconsin lake, with authorities still searching for another person.
Barron County Sheriff: 1 dead with gunshot wound after pursuit, crash
When officers approached the vehicle to take the subject into custody, police deployed less lethal options when the subject refused commands to exit the vehicle, according to the release.
Motorized parachute pilot injured in power line collision in Chetek
The pilot of a "powered parachute" sustained injuries following a collision with a power line on Saturday night in Chetek, Wisconsin.
Barron County deputies turn snake wranglers, pulling reptile off roof
Barron County, Wisconsin deputies went above and beyond the call of duty pulling a large snake that climbed onto the pet owner's roof.
Motorcyclist killed after hitting deer in western Wisconsin
The Barron County Sheriff's Office said the motorcyclist was airlifted to a hospital where he was pronounced dead.
Barron County UTV crash fatal, authorities say alcohol involvement suspected
A UTV crash in western Wisconsin over the weekend left the driver in critical condition and its passenger dead, with alcohol and speed being suspected as possible culprits.
Van carrying 10 people hit by car in Barron County, 2 dead following crash
Two people were killed in Wisconsin when a van carrying 10 occupants and a car with four occupants collided Monday evening.
Investigators: Man who killed Wisconsin officers had history of domestic problems
The man who killed two police officers in a roadside shootout in northwestern Wisconsin last month was struggling with a divorce and didn’t like getting "pushed around" by police, state investigators said in a report released Friday.
Wisconsin officer-shooting justified, rules Barron County DA’s office
The Barron County District Attorney’s Office released a report for an officer-involved shooting in April in which two officers were killed, stating the death of Glenn Perry during a traffic stop was justified.
WI Officer-shooting justified
The Barron County District Attorney’s Office released a report an officer-involved shooting in April in which two officers were killed, stating the death of Glenn Perry during a traffic stop was justified.
Community mourns loss of 2 Wisconsin police officers killed in the line of duty
Thousands of people came to say goodbye to two western Wisconsin police officers who were killed in the line of duty earlier this month.
Barron County police shooting: How to watch funeral for fallen officers
Two Barron County police officers — Chetek Officer Emily Breidenbach and Cameron Officer Hunter Scheel — will be laid to rest on Saturday after being killed during a traffic stop on April 8.
Barron County police shooting: Thousands turn out for memorial for officers
Thousands of people gathered Wednesday evening as the western Wisconsin community continues to reel from the loss of two police officers killed in a shooting.
Barron County police shooting: Thousands turn out for memorial for officers
Thousands of people gathered Wednesday evening as the western Wisconsin community continues to reel from the loss of two police officers killed in a shooting.
Chetek Police Officer Emily Breidenbach remembered for love of community
The grief in western Wisconsin remains overwhelming where two police officers were killed during a traffic stop last weekend. Law enforcement and the Barron County community is coming together Wednesday evening for a special candlelight vigil to honor fallen officers Hunter Scheel, of Cameron and Chetek’s Emily Breidenbach. The officers have been honored as heroes in their hometowns, where small-town relationships run deep. Joint funeral services for the pair are scheduled for Saturday.
Barron County police shooting: Cameron Officer Hunter Scheel
His girlfriend wrote a moving tribute to him on Facebook, describing him as a dedicated partner who always knew how to cheer her up when she was down.
2 police officers killed in Barron County, Wisconsin
Two police officers, from Chetek and Cameron, Wisconsin, were killed during a traffic stop Saturday afternoon, the Wisconsin Department of Justice confirmed.