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 ...

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.

A familiar face to generations of Chetek students will lead this year’s July 4th parade. Longtime elementary school music teacher Dolly Neby has been named the Grand Marshal for the annual Liberty ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 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, ...

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 ...

The Link2Learn Virtual Charter School of the Chetek-Weyerhaeuser Area School District recognized its Class of 2026 during its annual virtual commencement ceremony on May 30. Five seniors were celebrat ...

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.