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.

Wrong-way I-94 driver receives 25-year sentence after killing Twin Cities musician

"The drunk driver should be the one killed, not the innocent sober victim driving the correct way on the freeway… This whole thing sucks," said the victim's brother in a statement prior to the sentencing.

Semi crashes into vehicle causing fatality in Polk County

A semi-truck and car collided in a fatal crash on Wednesday after the vehicle took a left-hand turn with the semi approaching.

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.

Boy finds live pipe bomb in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin

A child found a live pipe bomb while playing in a wooded area of Chippewa Falls on Thursday evening, according to police. 

Photo captured dark tornado funnel in Polk County Saturday

The Polk County Sheriff’s Office posted a photo of a tornado taken as severe storms swept through Minnesota on Saturday. 

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.

Judge gives Enbridge 3 years to close oil pipeline on tribal land in Wisconsin

A federal judge has given Enbridge three years to shut down parts of an oil pipeline that crosses reservation land and ordered the energy company to pay a Native American tribe more than $5 million for trespassing.

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.

Law enforcement officers who shot, killed man in Wisconsin standoff identified

The names of the two Wisconsin law enforcement officers involved in a deadly police shooting in St. Croix County have been released by authorities.