Category Archives: Local News

Iowa Auditor Rob Sand raises $2.25 million in 24 hours for his campaign
State Auditor Rob Sand's campaign for governor has broken Iowa's record for the most funds raised on the first day of a gubernatorial campaign. According to a Facebook post from Rob Sand for Iowa Sand...
Courtney Chaffee May 14, 2025 Benjamin Sperandio / CC
Man arrested in connection with Dubuque shooting charged with attempted murder
A man arrested in connection with a Dubuque assault and shooting now faces an attempted murder charge. 19-year-old Domani D. Stephenson of Sherrill has been charged with attempted murder and willful i...
Courtney Chaffee May 14, 2025

Local school districts honored for support of music education
Two local school districts again have been recognized for their support of music education and commitment to making music accessible for students. Dubuque Community Schools and Platteville School Dist...
Courtney Chaffee May 14, 2025

Kaul joins lawsuit against Trump Administration over unlawful conditions on federal funds
A coalition of 20 state Democratic attorneys general, including Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul, filed two federal lawsuits on Tuesday, claiming that the Trump administration is threatening to wi...
Courtney Chaffee May 14, 2025

Wisconsin legislature considers banning cell phones in classrooms
Wisconsin could soon join a growing number of states banning cell phones in classrooms as lawmakers debate new legislation targeting digital distractions. The proposed bill, introduced by Wisconsin GO...
Courtney Chaffee May 14, 2025

High fire risk today
There is an increased fire risk in Wisconsin today. According to the Iowa County Emergency Management Facebook page. Fire risk for Vernon, Crawford, Grant, Richland, Lafayette, Iowa, Sauk, and Columbi...
Courtney Chaffee May 13, 2025 cbransto / CC

Grant County goes blue for law enforcement
In honor of National Police Week this week, the Grant County Sheriff's Office invites all residents, businesses, and community organizations to join in a special tribute to law enforcement by "paintin...
Courtney Chaffee May 13, 2025 Scott Davidson / CC

Madison man arrested in Dodgeville
On Sunday 12:17 PM The Mineral Point Police Department and an Iowa County Sheriff's Deputy assisted the Dodgeville Police Department in the arrest of 32-year-old James E. Nonn of Madison. Nonn was tak...
Courtney Chaffee May 13, 2025

One injured from UTV rollover in Arena
On Sunday at 6:59 PM The Iowa County Communications Center received a report of a UTV rollover at the intersection of County Road K and Frame Road in the Township of Arena. The Arena Fire Department, ...
Courtney Chaffee May 13, 2025

Mineral Point woman arrested following domestic disturbance
On Monday at 5:35 PM The Iowa County Communications Center received report of a disturbance near the intersection of County Road DD and Pleasant View Road in Mineral Point. As a result of the incident...
Courtney Chaffee May 13, 2025





