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Elvis Matsch, age 53, and his son Robert (Bob) Matsch, age 25—both of Chetek, experienced a harrowing Christmas night when they went through the ice of Lake Chetek on Elvis’ UTV, south of the bridge ...

A 60-year-old rural New Auburn man charged with damaging an armored vehicle in an October 2024 standoff with the Barron-Rusk Emergency Response team entered a plea of not guilty by reason of mental ...

It’s that time of year where ice fishing anglers should start planning ahead for the three major ice fishing tournaments held on the Chetek Chain as the calendar flips to 2025.

Alleged archery hunting violations have cost a Hillsdale resident a total of $566.40 in fines for two citations, Barron County Circuit Court records said. According to the first citation narrative, ...

4:58 p.m., A motor assist was reported near 14th Ave. and 22nd St. in Cameron. A caller observed a vehicle off the roadway on the shoulder without its lights on. A tow service was contacted to remove ...

The Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association performance factor initiative has advanced through the process for the second year with a review of the fall sports to be effective in 2025. This ...

As a result of the Fifth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals Decision Dec. 23 overturning the injunction against the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), FinCEN has extended the deadline for reporting ...

The Soil & Water Conservation Department is once again offering a variety of native trees and shrubs to the residents of Barron County. Trees are sold to county residents at cost for the purpose of ...

Sharon Kay Jorgensen, 78, of Altoona, Wisconsin, died Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024, while at the Bloomer-Mayo Hospital Rehabilitation Center following a lengthy and brave struggle with heart and kidney ...

“Freezin’ for a Reason” is the theme for the Polar Bear Plunge—formerly known as Red’s Jump for a Cause—which is sure to be a fan favorite once again this winter. The event is scheduled to take place ...