Category Archives: Local News

Platteville prepares for well siting studies
The City of Platteville is preparing to do well siting studies as one of the city's three wells near the end of its lifespan. Well 3 has been in service since 1932 and the lifespan of wells is general...
Courtney Chaffee May 06, 2026

Dangerous intersection between Lancaster and Potosi converted to all way stop
The Highway 61/County B/Abing Road intersection between Lancaster and Potosi in Grant County will become an all-way stop beginning today, according to WIS DOT. In addition to the existing stop signs o...
Courtney Chaffee May 06, 2026

Dubuque County Board of Supervisors sells county fairgrounds to the Dubuque County Fair Association
The Dubuque County Board of Supervisors voted Monday to sell the county fairgrounds to the Dubuque County Fair Association for $1. Supervisors Harley Pothoff and Wayne Kenniker voted yes. Supervisor A...
Courtney Chaffee May 06, 2026 GotCredit / CC

Galena allowing spring open burning this week
The city of Galena will hold a spring open burning period this week. Open burning of yard waste produced on the property is permitted during daylight hours Thursday through Sunday. Burning is prohibit...
Courtney Chaffee May 05, 2026 liz west / CC

Iowa's 'Best Burger' is in Decorah
The results are in - this year's Best Burger in Iowa award goes to Dixie's Biergarten in Decorah for their classic smashburger. The Iowa Beef Council holds the contest each year to find the best burge...
Courtney Chaffee May 05, 2026 EdZbarzhyvetsky / Depositphotos.com

Owner of Minocqua Brewing running for governor
The owner of Minocqua Brewing company has entered the governor's race. Kirk Bangstad announced his candidacy during a livestream from his brewery over the weekend. Bangstad says his decision came afte...
Courtney Chaffee May 05, 2026

One injured in Grant County motorcycle crash
Sunday afternoon the Grant County Sheriff's Office was notified of a motorcycle crash with injuries near the 4000 block of County M in Watterstown. 65-year-old Steven Gebhard of Woodman, was operating...
Courtney Chaffee May 05, 2026 GotCredit / CC
Mineral Point woman arrested, wanted on reckless homicide warrant
Saturday evening an Iowa County Sheriff's Deputy attempted to conduct a traffic stop on Highway 151 near mile marker 36 in Mineral Point. The vehicle led the deputy on a pursuit, which ended on County...
Courtney Chaffee May 05, 2026

New guidelines for moving lactating cattle among bird flu concerns
Wisconsin dairy producers and veterinarians are getting new federal guidance on moving lactating dairy cattle across state lines amid concerns about highly pathogenic avian influenza, or HPAI. The Wis...
Courtney Chaffee May 01, 2026 Jelle / CC

Ridglan Farms transferring ownership of 1500 dogs
The Dane County Humane Society will help place 500 dogs from embattled beagle breeder and research facility Ridglan Farms. Ridglan Farms, said Wednesday it would transfer ownership of 1,500 of its dog...
Courtney Chaffee May 01, 2026 FotoJagodka / Depositphotos.com





