Category Archives: Local News

20 local arts organization receive grant funds
The Dubuque City Council has approved $250,000 in Operating Support Grant funds for 20 local arts and culture organizations, along with $35,000 for six Special Projects Grants. The grants aim to suppo...
Courtney Chaffee Jul 21, 2025 GotCredit / CC

Illinois motorcyclist injured in Dubuque crash
Police said one person was possibly injured Friday in a Dubuque crash. 61-year-old Bill J. Custer of Galena, Ill., sustained a suspected injury but did not seek medical attention at the scene. Accordi...
Courtney Chaffee Jul 21, 2025

Owner of Copper Kettle enter Dubuque City Council race
The owner of the Copper Kettle bar and grill in Dubuque's North End has entered Dubuque's at-large City Council race, giving long-term incumbent Ric Jones a second challenger. 51-year-old Chris Staver...
Courtney Chaffee Jul 21, 2025 GotCredit / CC

Gratiot man arrested following domestic dispute
On Saturday at 1:17 AM Lafayette County Deputies responded to County KK in Gratiot Township for a Domestic Dispute. 37-year-old Jason K. Coy of Gratiot was arrested for Disorderly Conduct and Criminal...
Courtney Chaffee Jul 21, 2025

Platteville Police receive Brewers trading packs
The Platteville Police Department has announced that their Brewers trading cards have arrived. They will be handing out the 2025 Milwaukee Brewers Police baseball cards to any child that asks for them...
Courtney Chaffee Jul 21, 2025

Iowa County Sheriff reminds everyone to slow down
The Iowa County Sheriff's Department is reminding people to slow down following a weekend speeding incident. According to a Facebook post by th4 sheriff's department, this week, a driver was stopped/c...
Courtney Chaffee Jul 21, 2025

Fennimore Library preparing for makeover, temporary relocation
Dwight T. Parker Public Library is gearing up for a centennial makeover. Three weeks after a ceremonial groundbreaking, Madison-based McKee Associates is awaiting confirmation on the delivery of some ...
Courtney Chaffee Jul 17, 2025 GotCredit / CC

Measles exposure in Jo Daviess County
There was another local measles exposure from earlier this month. Jo Daviess County health officials said if you were at The Country Store at Eagle Ridge Resort and Spa, any time between 8 a.m. and 10...
Courtney Chaffee Jul 16, 2025

Monona man arrested following pursuit
Authorities said a driver led law enforcement on a pursuit in southwest Wisconsin. 38-year-old Brandon E. Switzer of Monona, was arrested at 6:35 p.m. Tuesday along Highway 151 in Iowa County on charg...
Courtney Chaffee Jul 16, 2025

South Wayne man arrested for disorderly conduct
On Tuesday at 7:39 PM Deputies responded to W Center St, Village of South Wayne for a report of Suspicious Activity. Upon arrival Deputies made contact with 46-year-old Steven Walsh of South Wayne whe...
Courtney Chaffee Jul 16, 2025





