A pontoon boat crash on Chetek Lake on Sept. 12, 2025, was a doubley-expensive experience for a 76-year-old man, according to a citation filed on Oct. 7 in Barron County ...

Over these past eight weeks, I have learned many things from this community and the mentors in our REU program. While I had a pretty good sense of what research I would be doing, they guided me and my ...

CHETEK, Wis. — Officials said two deceased 59-year-old men were pulled from the water in Barron County this weekend. Deputies from the Barron County Sherriff's Department took a call just after 4:15 p ...

EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) - A small town in Western Wisconsin is raising big funds for their community this weekend. Snowmobile radar runs, the fun run track and bikini run are all raising money at ...

That was one of the sounds that swept across the Chetek Chain late last week as the seasons changed seemingly at the speed of light. "It's not often you go from winter to summer in about a day," said ...

CHETEK, Wis. (WEAU) - This weekend, people will brave the cold on Lake Chetek to run, ride, and support a good cause during the beloved annual event, Winter Fest. Winter Fest will be back in full ...

Two men were found dead in Pokegama Lake, north of Chetek, Wisconsin, according to the Barron County Sheriff’s Department. Around 4:18 p.m. on Friday, the Barron County 911 Center received a call of ...

MADISON — Gov. Scott Walker is heading to northwestern Wisconsin to celebrate the beginning of the state's general inland fishing seasons. The season is slated to open Saturday. Walker announced ...