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The 20-year U.S. military mission in Afghanistan is over.  U.S. CentCom Commander Kenneth McKenzie announced the final withdrawal of U.S. troops.  General McKenzie praised the determination, grit and professionalism of U.S. troops.  He also said he was heartbroken by the terrorist attack that took the lives of 13 American troops at the Kabul airport last week.  Over the past few weeks, the U.S. removed more than 122-thousand people from Afghanistan.  That included more than five-thousand Americans.   McKenzie said there were

On Monday August 30, 2021, at 8:46 a.m., the Barron County 911 Center received a call of a two vehicle accident on Hwy 48 just east of Cumberland. The Barron County Sheriff’s Department along with the Cumberland Police Department, Cumberland Ambulance, LMC Ambulance, Cumberland Fire Department and Life Link Helicopter all responded to the scene. Initial investigation shows a vehicle driven by 18 year old Owen Cruz, of Cameron, was traveling east on Hwy 48 and crossed the center line

An upcoming meeting hopes to address community issues in Barron County. Public Speakers include: –SEN. RON JOHNSON –SHERIFF FITZGERALD –DHS DIRECTOR FROLIK  The Barron County Sheriff’s Department and Barron County Health and Human Services will hold a discussion as well as update the attendees on meth, drugs, and other substance use and its implications in the community.  Interested in attending? THE DETAILS: TOWNHALL MEETING THURSDAY, SEPT 9 – 3:30 PM  LOCATION: BARRON AREA COMMUNITY CENTER 800 Memorial Drive-Barron

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is scoring high marks with the Washington Monthly’s Annual College Guide and Rankings.  UW ranks fourth overall among national universities behind only Stanford, MIT and Duke.  Wisconsin is listed as the number one ranking National Public University.  UW is ranked in the Top 10 at number eight for Best Bang-for-the-Buck rankings in the Midwest.  Milwaukee School of Engineering ranks sixth in that category. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FROM UW-MADISON.

A young sailor killed in the attack on Pearl Harbor will be buried in his hometown of Milwaukee.  Navy Seaman Second Class Arthur Thinnes served on the USS Oklahoma in 1941 when the battleship was attacked by Japanese planes.  Torpedoes ripped the ship apart and killed 429 crewman including Thinnes.  In 2015, his remains were exhumed for analysis and identified.  Thinnes will be buried in Milwaukee on October 15th.

An investigation is underway after four people including three teens were shot last night in Milwaukee. Police say this happened on 41st and Lloyd. The victims are a 35-year-old woman, two 17-year-old girls, and a 16-year-old girl. All suffered non-life- threatening injuries. There’s no word on a motive or of any arrests.

Computer problems are to blame for shutting down Ho-Chunk Gaming Wisconsin Dells. The casino posted on its Facebook page yesterday that it had to close for a fourth day in a row due to computer system issues. Services at Ho-Chunk’s hotel and RV Park have remained open. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FROM HO CHUNK.

On Sunday, Hurricane Ida, with winds of 150 miles per hour, hit Louisiana. This Category 4 storm is one of the strongest to impact this area. As this life-threatening situation unfolds, relief organizations are beginning to solicit for support to help those in need. If you are like the many who want to give something or help in some way, but don’t know where to start the BBB Wise Giving Alliance (BBB’s Give.org) offers the following tips. Donateto Experienced Groups. Support experienced

On Sunday, August 29th, 2021, at about 2PM the Buffalo County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a one motorcycle accident in the Town of Lincoln near S1979 State Highway 88. Upon the arrival of first responders, Julio Castillo, age 56 of South Saint Paul, was located laying in the northbound ditch. Crash investigation indicated that inexperience operating a motorcycle, speed and failure to negotiate a curve were contributing factors in the crash. Castillo was flown to Mayo of Rochester

We have an update on a recent crash as the man involved passed away from his injuries. On Wednesday, August 18th, 2021, the Buffalo County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a one motorcycle accident in the township of Gilmanton, on State Highway 37 near the intersection of Steiner Road. Upon the arrival of first responders, James Raymond Ruecker, age 74 of South Saint Paul, was located laying on the roadway near the southbound lane’s guardrail. Ruecker was unresponsive but