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Man pleads not guilty to OWI-5

Coverage: 2 sources

A Barron man accused of driving impaired for the fifth time after police say they found him unconscious in a vehicle parked on the side of Highway 8 has pleaded not guilty.Barron, Wisconsin · Barron See the Story

Conservationist gives update on county's five dams

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

At its meeting Monday, the Barron County Property Committee was informed of projects at all five dams in the county planned in 2026. Presenting the information and showing photos of problem areas that need addressing was conservationist Tyler Gruetzmacher.Conservation · Barron Read Article

Man accused of threatening to kill police officer granted bail

100% Left coverage: 2 sources

NSW man Joel G Whaley is granted bail after pleading not guilty to a number of charges related to threats he allegedly made on Facebook against a senior constable.Facebook · New South Wales See the Story

Barron County Sheriff's Department Dispatch Center

Monday, Sept. 1Barron, Wisconsin · Barron Read Article

Woman pleads not guilty to possessing short-barrel weapon

Coverage: 2 sources

A woman facing two felony charges in Barron County Circuit Court has entered not guilty pleas.Weapons · Barron See the Story

Man pleads guilty to OWI, possession of meth

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

A Gordon man has pleaded guilty in Barron County Circuit Court to driving under the influence with a child in the vehicle and to possession methamphetamine.Barron, Wisconsin · Barron Read Article

Barron County administrator: Proposed budget 'rock solid'

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

The Barron County Executive Committee spent an hour Wednesday morning going through worksheets and asking questions of the county administrator and finance director as it went over a draft of the 2026 budget.Barron, Wisconsin · Barron Read Article

Jury determines man guilty of endangering safety, OWI-4

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A jury found a Barron man guilty of recklessly endangering safety, fourth-offense operating while under the influence and four other charges after a one-day trial.Barron, Wisconsin · Barron Read Article

UPDATE: Barron Police Department requesting assistance in wake of officer's off-duty death

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

The Barron Police Department announced on Thursday the unexpected off-duty death of one of its officers and has reached out to surrounding agencies for assistance.Barron, Wisconsin · Barron Read Article

Barron Police Officer Dies Unexpectedly While Off Duty

75% Center coverage: 4 sources

The police department said the death of Officer Ben Smith was “sudden” but did not release any other information.Barron, Wisconsin · Barron See the Story