Category Archives: Local News

Government shutdown to impact Wisconsin Head Start program
The ongoing federal government shutdown is set to impact Wisconsin Head Start programs significantly. According to the Wisconsin Head Start Association, two programs in the state will lose access to f...
Courtney Chaffee Oct 28, 2025 GotCredit / CC

Dubuque Police warn of scams involving Housing Services Department
Dubuque police have issued a warning about a scam reported in the area. According to an online announcement, the scam involves letters or phone calls indicating that the "Housing Services Department" ...
Courtney Chaffee Oct 28, 2025

Dodgeville man arrested for operating with a controlled substance
Early Monday evening, an Iowa County Sheriff's Deputy witnesses a vehicle travelling at speeds over 100 mph on Highway 151 near Ridgeway. The Deputy conducted a traffic stop and as a result 20-year-ol...
Courtney Chaffee Oct 28, 2025

Darlington woman injured in rollover crash
Monday evening the Darlington Fire, Lafayette County EMS, and deputies responded to Highway 81 in Darlington Township for a one vehicle rollover accident. 21-year-old Juliana M. Nethery of Darlington ...
Courtney Chaffee Oct 28, 2025

NICC dental program receives $50,000 grant
The Northeast Iowa Community College (NICC) Dental Assisting program has been awarded a $50,000 Community of Health grant from the Delta Dental of Iowa Foundation. The award will support critical equi...
Courtney Chaffee Oct 28, 2025

Denver Air adds third national carrier to interline ticketing agreements
A third carrier option is available to Denver Air Connection travelers using Dubuque Regional Airport. According to a press release, Delta Airlines now allows travelers to book flights to and from Dub...
Courtney Chaffee Oct 28, 2025

Libraries turn to other book sources following closure of national supplier
Several area public libraries are overhauling their systems of supplying books to readers - and some are turning to local bookstores or alternatives such as Amazon to get the titles they need. Plattev...
Courtney Chaffee Oct 28, 2025 Emma London

Sparta special education teacher faces felony child abuse charges
A special education teacher has been charged with felony child abuse following her arrest at an early learning center in Sparta, according to online court records. 30-year-old Melanie Hinz faces charg...
Courtney Chaffee Oct 28, 2025 GotCredit / CC

DNR reminds public to check fire danger before burning
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources wants to remind the public to check fire danger prior to conducting outdoor burning activities, as the fall fire season is underway. More than 50 wildfire...
Courtney Chaffee Oct 28, 2025

Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin resumes abortions
Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin resumed scheduling abortions on Monday after a nearly month-long pause due to federal Medicaid funding cuts in President Donald Trump's tax and spending bill that took ...
Courtney Chaffee Oct 28, 2025





