Category Archives: Local News

Federal charges filed against man accused of abducting Beaver Dam teenager
The man accused of abducting a pregnant Beaver Dam teen and taking her across state lines now faces charges in a federal court in Arkansas. 40-year-old Gary Day is charged in the Eastern District of A...
Courtney Chaffee May 13, 2025

American Airlines adds daily flight from Madison to New York City
American Airlines will launch a new additional daily nonstop flight from Madison to New York City's LaGuardia Airport beginning later this year, the City of Madison said on Monday. This service will c...
Courtney Chaffee May 13, 2025

Fat Bird Week champion crowned
A new champion has flown its way into becoming this year's Wisconsin Fat Bird Week winner. The "Spherical White-throated Sparrow" garnered 72% of votes in the final round while its opponent, the "Rotu...
Courtney Chaffee May 13, 2025

Father of Abundant Life Shooter released on $20,000 bond
The father of the female teenager who killed two victims and herself at Abundant Life Christian School last December is out of custody and has paid part of his bond, online records show. A court commi...
Courtney Chaffee May 13, 2025 GotCredit / CC

Memorial Day parade to be held on Dubuque's Chaplain Schmitt Island
A Memorial Day parade will be held later this month in Dubuque. Kicking off at noon on May 26, the parade traverses Chaplain Schmitt Island, starting in the Q Casino + Resort parking lot before headin...
Courtney Chaffee May 13, 2025 USA flag. American flag. American flag blowing in the wind.
Iowa's Democratic State Auditor announces campaign to be next Iowa Governor
State Auditor Rob Sand has announced a run for Iowa governor. The only elected Democrat statewide, Sand announced his candidacy in a press release issued this morning. In the press release Sand said, ...
Courtney Chaffee May 13, 2025

40th Annual Farm Aid Concert series announcement
Performers for the 40th annual Farm Aid concert series have been announced. The event featuring Willie Nelson & Family, Neil Young & the Chrome Hearts, John Mellencamp, Dave Matthews & Tim...
Courtney Chaffee May 13, 2025

Southern border closed to live cattle, horse, and bison imports
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture, Brooke L. Rollins announced Sunday the immediate suspension of live cattle, horses, and bison imports through U.S. ports of entry along the southern border. This is due ...
Courtney Chaffee May 12, 2025 Jelle / CC

Spongy moth spraying begins
The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection will be spraying locally for spongy moth beginning this month. Residents int he effected areas including 11 locations in Grant C...
Courtney Chaffee May 12, 2025

Fennimore woman arrested for felony bail jumping
A woman from Fennimore, 46-year-old Donna Levins has been arrested on two felony bail jumping charges. Fennimore police on May 2 were asked to respond to local convenience store for a report that two ...
Courtney Chaffee May 12, 2025





