The Chetek Alert

08/20/2025

This week’s winner of Chetek’s 2025 Catch-and-Release Fishing Photo Contest is Easton Griffith of Issaquah, Washington, who caught and released this big bluegill off his grandparents’, Mike and Kristin Griffith, dock while fishing on Lake Chetek Au…

This week’s winner of Chetek’s 2025 Catch-and-Release Fishing Photo Contest is Easton Griffith of Issaquah, Washington, who caught and released this big bluegill off his grandparents’, Mike and Kristin Griffith,

08/20/2025

After claiming four consecutive year overall championships in the Open Men Pro Division (highest level), Chetek’s Brody Meskers (above) was recently dethroned from the top spot at the 2025 Barefoot National Championships at Lake Auburndale, Florida…

After claiming four consecutive year overall championships in the Open Men Pro Division (highest level), Chetek’s Brody Meskers (above) was recently dethroned from the top spot at the 2025 Barefoot

08/20/2025

The 2025 Chetek-Weyerhaeuser girls golf team finally got the season started last week with the first practice being held at Sioux Creek Golf Course on Monday, Aug. 11. The team is comprised of eight golfers this season—the most under my coaching ten…

The 2025 Chetek-Weyerhaeuser girls golf team finally got the season started last week with the first practice being held at Sioux Creek Golf Course on Monday, Aug. 11. The team

08/20/2025

High School football returns this Friday as fans will fill the stands to cheer on their favorite Wisconsin teams. The Chetek-Weyerhaeuser varsity football team opens its 2025 season on Friday, Aug. 25, when they take on former Heart O’North Conferen…

High School football returns this Friday as fans will fill the stands to cheer on their favorite Wisconsin teams. The Chetek-Weyerhaeuser varsity football team opens its 2025 season on Friday,

08/20/2025

Fire Away Roadhouse and Rest Camp is comin’ in hot with its second annual Sauced Field Market and Flavor Fair this weekend.

08/20/2025

A fire was reported at a Tainter St. address over the weekend. On Friday, Aug. 15, the Barron County Sheriff’s Department dispatch center received a report of a structure fire at 611 Tainter St. in Chetek at approximately 1 a.m. According to the dis…

A fire was reported at a Tainter St. address over the weekend. On Friday, Aug. 15, the Barron County Sheriff’s Department dispatch center received a report of a structure fire

08/20/2025

The charges are stacking up for an Eau Claire man who was arrested in June of this year for child s*x crimes.

08/13/2025

Those interested in catching a performance by the Chetek Hydroflites Water Ski Show Team have just three more opportunities to enjoy the free, action-packed “There’s No Place Like Home (Wizard of Oz) themed show this summer. The Chetek Hydroflites W…

Those interested in catching a performance by the Chetek Hydroflites Water Ski Show Team have just three more opportunities to enjoy the free, action-packed “There’s No Place Like Home (Wizard

08/13/2025

Wisconsin’s 2025 high school football season is officially underway as Chetek-Weyerhaeuser and teams across Wisconsin opened fall camps on Tuesday, Aug. 5. This is the Bulldogs’ second year in the Lakeland Conference which consists of Cadott, Camero…

Wisconsin’s 2025 high school football season is officially underway as Chetek-Weyerhaeuser and teams across Wisconsin opened fall camps on Tuesday, Aug. 5. This is the Bulldogs’ second year in the

08/13/2025

Wolf’s Den and Wolfpack Charities, Inc. generously sponsored the second annual Kids Fishing Rodeo on Sunday, Aug. 10. Participants at the event, which took place on Prairie Lake, at Wolf’s Den RV Campground Resort & Tavern, were treated to a day…

Wolf’s Den and Wolfpack Charities, Inc. generously sponsored the second annual Kids Fishing Rodeo on Sunday, Aug. 10. Participants at the event, which took place on Prairie Lake, at Wolf’s

08/13/2025

The Chetek Farmers Market at Pine Lodge Shop has become a staple of the Chetek community, providing a fun and inviting space to shop local and support local organizations through purchasing and fundraising events.

The Chetek Farmers Market at Pine Lodge Shop has become a staple of the Chetek community, providing a fun and inviting space to shop local and support local organizations through

08/13/2025

Locals and visitors alike enjoyed two days of high-octane entertainment at the Chetek Hydroflites aquatheater for WaterMania VI as the Twin City Power Boat Association entertained crowds on Lake Chetek Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 11–12. A bonus WaterM…

Locals and visitors alike enjoyed two days of high-octane entertainment at the Chetek Hydroflites aquatheater for WaterMania VI as the Twin City Power Boat Association entertained crowds on Lake Chetek