Category Archives: Local News

Commercial truck drivers in Iowa must pass English test
The Iowa House passed a bill Tuesday to require commercial truck drivers take an English proficiency test to get their license. It passed 68-24 and adds a new requirement for applicants seeking or ren...
Dave Murphy 10h ago fotosedrik / Depositphotos.com

Residents behind on their payments may soon face utility disconnection
The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program utility moratorium will be ending soon. Customers who are behind on their bills from the winter months may have their service shut off beginning April 9th...
Dave Murphy 10h ago albund / Depositphotos.com

Fennimore man uses pizza to hide illegal weapon
A 48-year-old Fennimore Man is facing multiple charges after a recent traffic stop. Authorities made contact with David H. Arnold Junior following a report of a missing Glock 40 Pistol. The loaded fir...
Dave Murphy 10h ago belchonock / Depositphotos.com

April 7th election includes school referendums in 72 districts
2026 is a big election year for Wisconsin, with control of both houses of the Legislature as well as the governor's office up for grabs, along with congressional races that will help determine the bal...
Dave Murphy 10h ago hjl / CC

Wisconsin trout fishing season opens early
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is reminding anglers that the 2026-27 inland trout season will open this Saturday, April 4th and run through October 15. This year's trout harvest season ...
Dave Murphy 10h ago

Two local communities receive significant road repair funding
State Senator Howard Marklein announced Wednesday that two local communities have received significant funding for road improvements. The Town of Patch Grove in Grant County was awarded 3.3 million do...
Dave Murphy 10h ago Hannah Rosen / CC

Iowa County OWI Arrest
In Iowa County, Sheriff's Deputies assisted Mount Horeb Police with a traffic stop Wednesday evening in the Township of Ridgeway. Following an investigation, 51-year-old Jeremy Edwards was arrested fo...
Dave Murphy 10h ago Scott Davidson / CC

Proposed Data Center facts from Grant Co. Economic Development
The possibility of an AI Data Center in Grant County has raised many questions and concerns from business and residents. Grant County Economic Development Director Ron Brisbois has provided the WGLR N...
Dave Murphy 13h ago

Ruby's Pantry closes after more than 20 years serving Midwest families
Ruby's Pantry permanently closed Tuesday after 23 years, citing financial sustainability issues affecting its 87 regional locations The organization distributed more than 242,000 food bundles last yea...
Dave Murphy Apr 01, 2026

Fire danger remains "very high" in Grant and surrounding counties
Fire Danger remains VERY HIGH today for Grant and surrounding counties due to a combination of wind, low humidity and dry fuels. ALL BURNING IN THE DNR FIRE PROTECTION AREA IS PROHIBITED. Residents in...
Dave Murphy Mar 30, 2026 Mahesh Kularatne / CC





