“Courage, resilience and hope” continue to be driving force in Barron County
An emotional year of investigations and hope culminated on Monday in Barron County as Sheriff Chris Fitzgerald and the other key stakeholders shared their experiences of the past year. There was one common theme throughout – the strength of Barron County teen Jayme Closs.
“Courage, resilience and hope” continue to be driving force in Barron County
An emotional year of investigations and hope culminated on Monday in Barron County as Sheriff Chris Fitzgerald and the other key stakeholders shared their experiences of the past year. There was one common theme throughout – the strength of Barron County teen Jayme Closs.
WATCH LIVE 10 a.m.: Sheriff thanks supporters 1 day shy of a year since Jayme Closs kidnapping
It has been just shy of one year since Jayme Closs was kidnapped by Jake Patterson. That same night Patterson shot and killed Jayme’s parents James and Denise.
Exclusive Interview: Barron County Sheriff, ‘There is a lot of good in this world’
In an exclusive interview with News 18, Barron County Sheriff Chris Fitzgerald said even one year later there is still a smile on his face knowing 14-year-old Jayme Closs is home safe.
Exclusive Interview: National Center for Missing & Exploited Children, ‘Never give up hope’
In an exclusive interview with News 18, Robert Lowery, Jr., a member of the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) said to never give up hope.
Jake Patterson pleads guilty to abducting Jayme, killing James and Denise Closs
In a packed courtroom on Wednesday afternoon, Jake Patterson pleaded guilty to killing James and Denise Closs and kidnapping their daughter Jayme.
Closs kidnapping, murder suspect due in court Wednesday
The man accused of kidnapping Jayme Closs after killing her parents will return to court in Barron County on Wednesday at 1 p.m.
Elizabeth Smart discusses moving forward following tragedy in Barron
Friday makes five months to the day that Jim and Denise Closs of Barron were murdered and their 13-year-old daughter abducted.
Elizabeth Smart coming to Barron 5 months after Jayme Closs abducted
Elizabeth Smart, a now 31-year-old woman, knows all too well what it is like to be abducted at a young age. Now, nearly five months since Jayme Closs went missing, we are learning Smart is coming to Barron.
Jayme Closs and family send gratitude for gifts and donations
Jayme Closs’ guardian is relaying a message from Jayme, just over one month after she escaped her alleged captor in Douglas County.
Jayme Closs’ family, community celebrates one month anniversary home
Sunday marks one month since Jayme Closs escaped her abductor and found her way to safety.
Jake Patterson, alleged Closs kidnapper, waives preliminary hearing
Jake Patterson, the man accused of murdering James and Denise Closs, and kidnapping their daughter Jayme waived his preliminary hearing.
Resilient Community: Barron plans event to help residents heal
The Barron community that has undergone so much hardship in the last few months is planning an event to help residents heal.
Family: Jayme Closs smiling, laughing with friends
It was three weeks ago the 13-year-old escaped her parent’s killer after 88 days of being held hostage.
Investigators looking at call logs, photos and videos stored on Jake Patterson’s phone
New documentation filed in Barron County Tuesday shows authorities have examined call logs, photos and videos stored on the cellphone of the man accused of kidnapping Jayme Closs and murdering her parents.
Jayme Comes Home!
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Rain to snow mix possible late Monday, warmer temperatures hang around this week
This next round of precipitation will highly depend upon our temperatures and IF they reach freezing or not.
