Driver Arrested Following 40-mile Chase That Reached Speeds Of 100+ Miles Per Hour
According to the Turtle Lake police report an officer observed Ali putting on his seatbelt as he pulled onto Hwy. 8 from Western Boulevard on the west side of town. The officer followed the vehicle in an attempt to get the plate registration number. The vehicle accelerated and a chase ensued heading west. The officer…
Read MoreStand Off Ends In Arrest Of Clear Lake Man
A six-hour standoff ended peacefully with the arrest of a rural Clear Lake man. Brett Evenson, 45, was jailed in the Barron County Jail on charges of endangering the safety of others while intoxicated, negligent handling of a weapon, failure to comply with officers and domestic disorderly. SEE COMPLETE STORY IN THE TIMES OR READ…
Read MoreDriver charged in Amish buggy accident
The driver of the vehicle that crashed into an Amish vehicle, resulting in the death of one of the teenage occupants, has been charged with homicide by intoxicated use of a vehicle while having prior intoxicant-related conviction/revocation. Anthony R. Anderson, age 40, of Rice Lake, is accused of operating the vehicle that hit an Amish…
Read MoreFire Danger Expected Due To Dry Spring Conditions
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is reminding residents that fire danger remains high across the state this weekend. On Saturday, there were 36 fires burning over 100 acres. Five structures were burned and several more were threatened. A number of grass fires were also reported throughout the immediate area also. SEE COMPLETE STORY…
Read MoreCameron Teen Facing Possession Of Child Pornography Charges
On September 9, 2020, a Barron County detective received an email from the Wisconsin Department of Justice Internet Crimes against Children (ICAC) Task Force concerning a possible case of possession of child pornography. The detective learned the reporting service provider was Snapchat, which reported an uploaded photo of what appeared to be a prepubescent juvenile…
Read MoreSale Of South Forest Put On Hold; Summer School Teacher Pay Increase Approved
Sale of portions of the south school forest were put on hold due to non-committal of the Clayton School Board in regards to a long term monetary committment to the Turtle Lake/Clayton track program. Approval of an offer of $280,000 for lots 5 and 6 was accepted following Closed Session discussions at the February meeting,…
Read MorePublic Works Gearing Up For Water Main/Street Improvements
With summer fast approaching it is time for the Village of Turtle Lake’s projects to pick up. Public Works Director Cory Davis presented a preliminary project cost estimate for a number of water main and street improvements to the board at Monday night’s meeting. The largest of the projects will take place on Lake Avenue,…
Read MoreCharles (Chuck) Wayne Kuhl
Charles (Chuck) Wayne Kuhl, age 63 of Clear Lake WI passed away peacefully on March 12, 2021 at home surrounded by his family. Chuck was born August 12, 1957 to Wayne and Alice (Nordby)Kuhl in Amery Wisconsin. He was raised on a farm in Reeve, Wisconsin. Attended Clear Lake schools and graduated in 1975. While…
Read MoreMason Quade earns All-Conference recognition
Sophomore Mason Quade was selected to the 2020-21 Lakeland All-Conference team. Quade, the Lakers’ 126-pounder, wrestled his way to the Sectional Tournament where, on a normal year, would have qualified for the State Tournament with his third place finish. SEE COMPLETE STORY IN THE TIMES OR READ ONLINE WITH PAID SUBSCRIPTION.
Read MoreTarman and Wagner earn All-Conference Honors
Mackenzie Tarman and Allison Wagner recently received Lakeland Central All-Conference honors for 2020-21. Tarman, a freshman, earned Second Team honors while Wagner, a junior, received Honorable Mention honors. SEE COMPLETE STORY IN THE TIMES OR READ ONLINE WITH PAID SUBSCRIPTION.
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