Man who shot Waseca Officer Arik Matson sentenced to 35 years behind bars
The man charged with shooting Waseca, Minnesota police officer Arik Matson in the head last January was sentenced to 35 years behind bars on Friday.
Donations pour in to purchase vehicle for Officer Matson
In just four days, donations poured in to purchase a vehicle for Waseca Police Officer Arik Matson, who was shot in the head earlier this year while responding to a call.
Waseca community lines up to welcome officer Arik Matson home
With temperatures hovering right at freezing, downtown Waseca felt nothing but warmth as officer Arik Matson returned home following months of recovery.
Waseca police officer seriously hurt in shooting to be welcomed home on Monday
The Waseca police officer who was seriously hurt after being shot in the head while attempting to take a suspect in custody is set to return home on Monday.
Waseca Police Officer Arik Matson to return home months after he was shot on duty
Officer Arik Matson, who was shot while responding to a call last winter, is returning home to Waseca, Minnesota after months of recovery.
Man who shot Waseca Officer Arik Matson pleads guilty to attempted murder
Tyler Janovksy, the man who police say shot and seriously wounded Officer Arik Matson of the Waseca Police Department in January, pleaded guilty to attempted murder Thursday morning.
6 months after shooting, Officer Matson shares thanks for support amid recovery process
Waseca Police Officer Arik Matson is sharing an update on his recovery progress six months after he was shot in the head while responding to a call in Waseca, Minnesota.
Injured Waseca officer continues progress at rehab facility, receives package from Vikings
A Waseca police officer, who was shot in the line of duty earlier this year, is continuing to make progress in his rehabilitation.
Family: Officer Matson 'loving' new facility, walking about 150 feet with exoskeleton
Family members say Waseca Police Officer Arik Matson is "loving his facility" as he recovers from injuries he suffered in a shooting back in January.
Family: Officer Matson pushing through challenges, 'loving' encouraging messages
Family of police officer Arik Matson posted an update on his condition Monday, months after he was shot in the head while responding to a call in Waseca, Minnesota.
Family: Arik Matson leads small parade on 'Officer Arik Matson Day'
Family members gave an update on Officer Arik Matson's condition as the community celebrates Arik Matson Day.
Minnesota senators push to declare Feb. 22 'Officer Arik Matson Day' statewide
The mayors of Albert Lea and Waseca already made the declarations in their cities, but two senators are hoping to make it a statewide celebration of Matson and all law enforcement and first responders.
Waseca officer hurt in shooting now able to walk with help from therapists, family says
A Waseca police officer who suffered serious injuries after being shot in the head during a call in January is walking again and recently completed his longest walk with assistance from his therapists, family members write in an online post.
Officer Matson shares special anniversary message to wife amid recovery
Tuesday, Officer Arik Matson shared a special wedding anniversary message for his wife, according to the latest post on his CaringBridge page.
Waseca sports apparel store raises more than $15,000 for Officer Matson’s family
Four Season Sports in Downtown Waseca started selling t-shirts to raise money after Waseca Police Officer Arik Matson was shot in the head while on duty. So far, they’ve sold nearly 16,000 of them.
Man charged in Waseca police officer shooting wheeled out on gurney after first court appearance
The man charged for shooting a Waseca police officer in the head last month made his first court appearance Tuesday.
Waseca police officer shot in head now out of ICU, family says
The Waseca, Minnesota police officer who was shot in the head last month is now out of intensive care.