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Barron County Authorties are hosting an informational meeting reference two Chapter 980 sex offenders that will be released into the community on December 19, 2024. This meeting will be held on Wednesday, December 11, at 6:00 p.m., in the Auditorium at Government Center, 335 E Monroe Ave, Barron. A Supervised Release Program Liaison under the WI Dept. of Human Services, will explain the rules these two subjects have to follow along with other pertinent information for the public. Officers will

The Barron County Sheriff’s Department is releasing the following information to inform the public of a sex offender released in our area. Name: Joshua J Johnson Age: 47 Sex: Male Height: 5”9” Weight: 165 Hair: Brown Eyes: Blue Release date:  12/31/2024 Johnson will be homeless at the time of this release Conviction Information: Conviction date: 03/15/02 Conviction: Criminal Sexual Conduct 1st Degree (MN) Conviction Date:  08/11/16 Conviction: Solicit Child through Electronic Communication to Engage in Sexual Conduct (MN) Conditions of

The Barron County Sheriff’s Department is releasing the following information to inform the public of a sex offender released in our area. Name: Eric Fankhauser Age: 38 Sex: Male Height: 5”4” Weight: 112 Hair: Brown Eyes: Green Release date:  12/19/2024 Fankhauser will reside at 1744 12 ¾ St Barron Conviction Information: Conviction date: 10/28/03 Conviction: 2nd Degree Sexual Assault of a child Conviction Date:  09/25/02 Conviction: 1st Degree Sexual Assault of a Child Conditions of Supervision, not limited to:  

The Barron County Sheriff’s Department is releasing the following information to inform the public of a sex offender released in our area. Name: Keith Heacox Age: 64 Sex: Male Height: 6’2” Weight: 203 Hair: Blond Eyes: Hazel Release date:  12/19/2024 Heacox will reside at 1744 12 ¾ St Barron Conviction Information: Conviction date: 10/12/82 Conviction: 1st Degree Sexual Assault Conviction Date:  05/19/82  Conviction: False Imprisonment-Repeater Conviction Date: 9/25/80 Conviction: False Imprisonment Conditions of Supervision, not limited to:  

The CEO of Milwaukee-based Fiserv could be the next Social Security Administration commissioner. President-elect Donald Trump says he’s nominating Frank Bisignano for the position. He won’t be confirmed until the US Senate approves him as commissioner. He’ll continue to serve as CEO and chair of Fiserv until then. The Fiserv Forum hosted the Republican National Convention back in July.

Wisconsin is among the ten least financially distressed states. WalletHub compared states based on the number people in forbearance or who have deferred payments. Wisconsin was ranked sixth least financially distressed, with Alaska and Wyoming in first and second. Texas and Louisiana are most financially distressed.

ABOVE PHOTO: After a life change, Justine Childs, a non-traditional student from Eau Claire, enrolled at Chippewa Valley Technical College for the education she wanted since she was a young child. Childs will graduate with an Associate of Science degree on December 12. The joy that Justine Childs exudes is palpable. But she will tell you that light wasn’t always easily visible. “And if you love something, you’re going to succeed at it.” Growing up in a conservative religion with

A new hospital is set to join the Chippewa Valley landscape. Below is the information provided by The Chippewa Valley Health Cooperative.   “The Cooperative’s new full-service hospital will provide a wide range of healthcare services  here, not a long ambulance or helicopter ride away.”   The Chippewa Valley Health Cooperative is  building a full-service, independent, locally-governed, nonprofit hospital in Lake Hallie, with a  goal to open in fall 2027. The decision came after exhaustive research to determine the optimal  configuration,

The young Eau Claire man who stole 100-thousand-dollars from his grandmother will not be going to jail. An Eau Claire County judge yesterday instead sentenced 25-year-old Evan Daniels to probation. Investigators say he stole the money while he was supposed to be caring for his grandmother. His probation requires a mental health evaluation, and complete sobriety. The judge says they’ll figure out how much of the 100-grand Daniels has to pay back over the next two months.

Chippewa Falls is going to need a new mayor. Mayor Greg Hoffman yesterday said he is not going to run again next year. Hoffman has been mayor in Chippewa Falls for the past 17-years. He says he wants to spend more time with his family. His decision means there will be an election with new names on the ballot in April. There’s no word on who’s interested in the job.