The Cameron Police Department and Cameron Fire Dept. recently received donations from the Duggy Nelson Memorial Fund. Sherri Nelson, wife of the late Duggy Nelson, presented checks to each department ...

Saturday’s third annual “Discover Rusk County” tractor ride drew a record 98 units, according to volunteer organizers Gerald Siewert, town of Sumner, Joe Czekalski, Weyerhaeuser, Brad Scott, Birchwood ...

Barron County’s efforts to respond to web-generated open records requests have now reached a point where at least one new part-time position is under consideration by county authorities.

According to standard definitions, a patriot is simply a person who vigorously loves, supports, and defends their country. Yet, as we approach the monumental milestone of our nation’s 250th birthday, ...

Chetek’s Fishy Four Run/Walk returns for its 38th anniversary at the 2026 Liberty Fest celebration. Although preregistration for this year’s event has closed, interested participants looking to help b ...

A routine traffic stop in the city of Rice Lake could end up costing a 56-year-old Chetek woman up to 40 years in prison, ...

The AARP League at Getaway Golf Club hosted a Red, White and Blue holiday event on Monday, June 29, to kick off the Fourth of July Liberty Fest festivities.

The Chetek Alert office will be closed on Friday, July 3, in recognition of Independence Day and for Liberty Fest event coverage. The office will reopen on Monday, July 6, ...

Hundreds of spectators will be on hand at the Aqua Theatre for the Chetek Hydroflites Water Ski Show Team’s free, action-packed ski shows that will be performed over the 52nd ...

The 10th annual K-Runk Memorial Race will be held at the Rice Lake Speedway on Thursday night, July 2, along with its annual fireworks show.