Category Archives: Local News

Supreme Court strikes down Evers' partial veto on a bill
The Wisconsin Supreme Court handed a victory to the Republican-controlled Legislature on Wednesday in a power struggle with Democratic Gov. Tony Evers. The court, in a unanimous ruling where the four ...
Courtney Chaffee Jun 26, 2025 Governor Tony Evers Official Portrait

Mississippi River Adventure Day hosted in August by local organizations
On Monday, August 4 more than 100 area kids and their adult chaperones will have the opportunity to explore the Mississippi River. Mississippi River Adventure Day is planned to take place from 8:30 a....
Courtney Chaffee Jun 26, 2025

Iowa County celebrating 200th anniversary, fundraising for courthouse landscaping
In preparation for Iowa County's 200th anniversary in 2029 the Dodgeville VFW, and the Legion are collaborating to enhance the area surrounding the Iowa County Courthouse. The planned improvements wil...
Courtney Chaffee Jun 26, 2025
Iowa man arrested in Richland County after stealing a truck
A man wanted for allegedly stealing a truck in Iowa was found in Richland County, Wisconsin, earlier this week, deputies reported on Wednesday. Richland County deputies were called around 10:30 a.m. o...
Courtney Chaffee Jun 26, 2025

WI Supreme Court won't hear case about conressional maps
The liberal-controlled Wisconsin Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to hear challenges brought by Democrats seeking to throw out the battleground state's current congressional district boundaries befo...
Courtney Chaffee Jun 26, 2025 Blogtrepreneur / CC

K-12, child care officials watch funding proposals as Wisconsin lawmakers draft budget
Southwest Wisconsin educators and child care providers are paying close attention to the state budget process as Republican legislators counter Gov. Tony Evers' funding proposals with what they consid...
Courtney Chaffee Jun 26, 2025

Several officers injured, suspect airlifted after stolen car chase ends in shooting in Illinois
A police chase ended with a shots fired incident Thursday morning in Savanna. According to a media release, around 10 p.m. Wednesday Freeport police responded to a report of a stolen vehicle. When off...
Courtney Chaffee Jun 26, 2025

Platteville man arrested for failure to appear
On Wednesday at 12:13 PM Iowa County Communications Center received a notification from a neighboring agency regarding their arrest of a subject with an Iowa County warrant. An Iowa County Deputy made...
Courtney Chaffee Jun 26, 2025

Lancaster has new recycled scrap metal disc golf course
Lancaster's Recycled Flight Disc Golf Course, offers players a one-of-a-kind experience. Nestled in Memorial Park, this 9-hole course stands out with its custom-built scrap metal baskets, each handcra...
Courtney Chaffee Jun 24, 2025

Coalition seeks to overturn PBM restrictions in Iowa
A coalition of businesses, labor unions and a major Iowa clinic is seeking to overturn a law that puts restrictions on companies called Pharmacy Benefit Managers that set the price of medications for ...
Courtney Chaffee Jun 24, 2025 GotCredit / CC





