Podcast
The News Bell
Hosted by Bell Press Inc. · EN
A weekly podcast about the latest local news in Barron, Chetek and throughout northwestern Wisconsin.
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Exit interview with Carl Cooley — Oct. 12, 2021
Oct 12, 202100:25:34Tap to summarizeCarl and Ryan discuss the good old days, memorable stories and the state of local news as Carl transitions from print to radio.This is the last episode of The News Bell before Carl and Ryan take a break from podcasting. Carl is moving on to a full-time gig in radio, but is still helping us out here at Bell Press. So we’re going to step back, feel things out and look at tweaking The News Bell. Thank you for listening and enjoy this show. Keep checking our papers and websites for the latest news and updates about the return of the podcast.If you have any suggestions for the future podcast, or any news tips, contact Ryan Urban at editor.barron@chibardun.net.The News Bell is a production of Bell Press, Inc., hosted by Carl Cooley and Ryan Urban.
Transcribe →Dallas Oktoberfest, well testing, and Wheeler signs off — Oct. 1, 2021
Oct 1, 202100:14:36Tap to summarize—Dallas’ Oktoberfest is this Saturday with beer, brats, weiner dog races and more.—Barron County will be offering free groundwater well testing as part of a county-wide study.—And The Fox 99’s Arnie Wheeler signs off for the final time this week.If you like the show, please help us spread the word. Tell your friends, your family, your co-workers. And if you have any suggestions for topics, send us an email, at editor.barron@chibardun.net.Thanks for listening to the News Bell, presented by Charter Bank. The News Bell is a production of Bell Press, Inc. Hosted by Carl Cooley and Ryan Urban.
Transcribe →Charges in quadruple homicide case and COVID-19 in kids — Sept. 23, 2021
Sep 23, 202100:15:39Tap to summarize—Two men are charged in connection to the killing of four people left in a cornfield near Ridgeland;—And children are now the most infected age group in the latest wave of COVID-19 cases in Barron County; Plus more of the latest local news. If you like the show, please help us spread the word. Tell your friends, your family, your co-workers. And if you have any suggestions for topics, send us an email, at editor.barron@chibardun.net.Thanks for listening to the News Bell, presented by Charter Bank. The News Bell is a production of Bell Press, Inc. Hosted by Carl Cooley and Ryan Urban.
Transcribe →Quadruple homicide and renewing the fight against meth — Sept. 15, 2021
Sep 16, 202100:15:21Tap to summarize—Police are hunting for suspects after four people were found dead in a vehicle abandoned near Ridgeland; —Barron County is renewing efforts to fight methamphetamine use in the community, with help from new programs;Plus much more of the latest local news.Thanks for listening to the News Bell, presented by Charter Bank. The News Bell is a production of Bell Press, Inc. Hosted by Carl Cooley and Ryan Urban.
Transcribe →Population shifts, broadband funding, and a camping sex offender — Sept. 8, 2021
Sep 9, 202100:17:56Tap to summarize—The latest Census data shows some population swings throughout Barron County; —Mosaic Technologies is getting $2.6 million in federal funds to strengthen broadband;—And the county considers what to do about a sex offender camping in county forest land.If you like the show, please help us spread the word. Tell your friends, your family, your co-workers. And if you have any suggestions for topics, send us an email, at editor.barron@chibardun.net.Thanks for listening to the News Bell, presented by Charter Bank. The News Bell is a production of Bell Press, Inc. Hosted by Carl Cooley and Ryan Urban.
Transcribe →Labor Day weekend and fall festival previews — Sept. 3, 2021
Sep 3, 202100:15:02Tap to summarizeWe’re mixing up the order this week, starting with a rundown of upcoming events, including a few local Labor Day weekend festivals. Plus some headlines, ad of the week and an important announcement. If you like the show, please help us spread the word. Tell your friends, your family, your co-workers. And if you have any suggestions for topics, send us an email, at editor.barron@chibardun.net.Thanks for listening to the News Bell, presented by Charter Bank. The News Bell is a production of Bell Press, Inc. Hosted by Carl Cooley and Ryan Urban.
Transcribe →Fatal bee stings, crowded lakes and trails, and a 108-year-old diploma — Aug. 25, 2021
Aug 27, 202100:15:43Tap to summarize--The death of a 33-year-old Almena man are a reminder of the danger of bee stings;--Crowded lakes and trails keep recreational officers busy this summer;--And a man completes his quest to return a 108-year-old diploma to the original owner’s family.Plus much more of the latest local news. If you like the podcast, please help us spread the word. Tell your friends, your family, your co-workers. And if you have any suggestions for topics, send us an email, at editor.barron@chibardun.net.Thanks for listening to the News Bell, presented by Charter Bank. The News Bell is a production of Bell Press, Inc. Hosted by Carl Cooley and Ryan Urban.
Transcribe →Mikana shooting report and mask resistance as COVID makes a comeback — Aug. 20, 2021
Aug 20, 202100:15:59Tap to summarize--The Barron County District Attorney says there are no charges for a deputy involved in a recent shooting.--And mask recommendations are being met with resistance as COVID-19 cases climb;--Plus much more of the latest local news. Thanks for listening. If you like the podcast, please help us spread the word. Tell your friends, your family, your co-workers. And if you have any suggestions for topics, send us an email, at editor.barron@chibardun.net.Thanks for listening to the News Bell, presented by Charter Bank. The News Bell is a production of Bell Press, Inc. Hosted by Carl Cooley and Ryan Urban.
Transcribe →Fatal crash charges, Canton Park plans and some Prairie Lake history — Aug. 11, 2021
Aug 12, 202100:14:51Tap to summarizeThe latest local news:--One man was killed and another is facing charges following a crash near Dallas last week;--The little village of Canton is working on some big park improvements;--And a family shares a bit of history of how a Prairie Lake landmark got its name.Thanks for listening. If you like the podcast, please help us spread the word. Tell your friends, your family, your co-workers. And if you have any suggestions for topics, send us an email, at editor.barron@chibardun.net.Thanks for listening to the News Bell, presented by Charter Bank. The News Bell is a production of Bell Press, Inc. Hosted by Carl Cooley and Ryan Urban.
Transcribe →Bednarek wins silver, solar power is on and catalytic converters are being stolen — Aug. 5, 2021
Aug 5, 202100:16:40Tap to summarizeStories for the week of August 4, 2021.--Rice Lake native Kenny Bednarek sprints to an olympic medal--Two expansive solar arrays in Barron and Rice Lake are now producing power--Fourteen catalytic converters were stolen from a Chetek business last month.Plus much more of the latest local newsThanks for listening. If you like the podcast, please help us spread the word. Tell your friends, your family, your co-workers. And if you have any suggestions for topics, send us an email, at editor.barron@chibardun.net.Thanks for listening to the News Bell, presented by Charter Bank. The News Bell is a production of Bell Press, Inc. Hosted by Carl Cooley and Ryan Urban.
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