A Chetek man is dead and a Rice Lake man is in custody in a homicide that took place this past weekend. Andrew Brunette, 25, of Rice Lake, is in custody and is being held in the Barron County Jail on 1st degree intentional homicide, following an investigation into the death of Garrett Macone, 23,…

The Turtle Lake Lioness were recently given a special tour of the Turtle Lake Museum. The group, wearing masks, walked through the building and learned of Turtle Lake’s past. The Turtle Lake Museum is run by members of the Greater Turtle Lake Area Association who converted the old Lampert Lumber Yard into a museum that…

A preliminary hearing has been scheduled for September 29 in Barron County court for a Star Prairie man who led law enforcement officers on a two-county high speed chase Saturday afternoon, September 19. Ryder L. Gordon, 23, was charged with felony bail jumping and knowingly fleeing an officer. He also received a number of traffic…

While nearly all local and area events have cancelled this year due to the Covid-19 pandemic, including the annual Spring Market Day in May, the Turtle Lake Area Garden Club will be holding a Fall Sale in the Village Park. SEE COMPLETE STORY IN THE TIMES OR READ ONLINE WITH PAID SUBSCRIPTION.

The annual Homecoming celebration looks a little bit different this year. The 2020 Homecoming Court was announced Monday, they include, pictured in front, left to right, Abby Russell, Becca Peterson and Jamie Miller. Back row: Cole Duffee, Brandyn Ramelfanger and Kody Nitchey.