Category Archives: Local News

Van Orden calls for an end to Spring elections
Wisconsin's 3rd Congressional District Representative Derrick Van Orden is calling for a significant change to the state's election calendar, proposing the elimination of spring elections entirely. In...
Courtney Chaffee May 21, 2025

Authorities released the cause of death for two UW-Platteville students killed Monday
UW-Platteville has released additional information regarding the incident that left two students dead. On Monday afternoon UW-Platteville Police Department responded to a call at Wilgus Hall for a dis...
Courtney Chaffee May 20, 2025

New Alice in Dairyland crowned
Wisconsin's new Alice in Dairyland is Sarah Hagenow from Poynette. Hagenow was chosen from six top candidates during ceremonies held in Crawford County Saturday. Sarah's selection also marked the firs...
Courtney Chaffee May 20, 2025

Judge who previously fought for abortion rights wants to join Wisconsin Supreme Court
A Wisconsin appeals court judge who was an outspoken supporter of abortion rights in the state Legislature announced Tuesday that she is running for the Wisconsin Supreme Court, taking on an incumbent...
Courtney Chaffee May 20, 2025 Blogtrepreneur / CC

Dubuque County sheriff defends decision to not sign ICE agreement
Dubuque County Sheriff Joe Kennedy explained to the Board of Supervisors Monday morning his decision to not sign an agreement with U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement to do immigration enforcem...
Courtney Chaffee May 20, 2025

DATCP announced milk testing plan
The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) announced the implementation of the mandatory National Milk Testing Strategy (NMTS), required by the U.S. Department of A...
Courtney Chaffee May 20, 2025 branex / Depositphotos.com

Dubuque man sentenced to federal prison for sexual exploitation of children
A Dubuque man has been sentenced to 45 years in federal prison for sexually exploiting children. Evidence presented at a sentencing hearing revealed 35-year-old Justin Paisley and his co-conspirator, ...
Courtney Chaffee May 20, 2025

Names of UW-Platteville students released from fatal incident in residence hall
A late email from UW-Platteville has identified the two students involved in the incident in Wilgus Hall on Monday. Around 11 PM Monday an email was sent to UW-Platteville students and staff saying th...
Courtney Chaffee May 19, 2025

Questions remain in UW-Platteville incident
UW-Platteville's campus remains open, but finals are cancelled following a "situation" in a residence hall. Just before 4 PM Monday a 911 call was made regarding a situation in Wilgus Hall on UW-Platt...
Courtney Chaffee May 19, 2025

Emergency Situation at UW-Platteville
The Platteville Police Department is asking everyone to avoid UW-Platteville campus. The campus is on lockdown and police have set up a perimeter around Wilgus Hall. This is an active incident, please...
Courtney Chaffee May 19, 2025





