Category Archives: Local News
Grant County identifies teen killed in car crash
The person who died after allegedly stealing a vehicle out of Sauk County and driving to Grant County has been identified by the Grant County Sheriff's Office as a Madison teenager. 19-year-old Preach...
Courtney Chaffee May 06, 2025

Wisconsin Supreme Court suspends investigation into leak
The Wisconsin Supreme Court on Wednesday suspended its investigation into the leaking of a draft order in a case that could enshrine abortion rights in the state, saying the leak was likely deliberate...
Courtney Chaffee May 01, 2025 Blogtrepreneur / CC
$1M cash bond set for woman accused of killing her mother in Blue Mounds
A $1 million cash bond was set for a woman accused of killing her mother in Blue Mounds, online court records show. Sierra Schoonover was charged with first-degree intentional homicide, stemming from ...
Courtney Chaffee May 01, 2025

Longtime gaming industry leader hired to lead Dubuque casino, DRA
A longtime leader in the gaming and hospitality industry will helm a Dubuque casino. The DRA executive board of directors today announced that Anthony Williams has been hired to become the new preside...
Courtney Chaffee May 01, 2025

Dubuque council member declines another term, opening West End seat
Dubuque City Council Member Susan Farber will not seek reelection this fall, setting up a race for an open seat in Ward I, which covers the West End and part of southern Dubuque. Farber took office af...
Courtney Chaffee May 01, 2025 GotCredit / CC

Henry Vilas Zoo welcomed two river otter pups
The Henry Vilas Zoo recently welcomed two new members to its family. The zoo announced Wednesday that two North American river otter pups, female Ginger and male Wasabi, were born on Feb. 8 to mother ...
Courtney Chaffee May 01, 2025

Dubuque man convicted of federal firearm charge
A Dubuque man has pleaded guilty to a federal firearm charge after police said officers found him in a vehicle with a loaded, stolen firearm near his feet. 32-year-old Nicholas Welter was convicted of...
Courtney Chaffee May 01, 2025

Iowa County collects 293.5 pounds during drug take back event
The Iowa County Sheriffs Department completed their spring collection for the Drug Take Back initiative and announced that 293.5 pounds of unused or expired prescription medications were collected. If...
Courtney Chaffee Apr 30, 2025

Culver's hosting Scoops of Thanks on Thursday
On Thursday, Culver's locations will be offering single scoops of custard for $1. One-hundred percent of the proceeds from Culver's annual Scoops of Thanks Day will benefit local FFA chapters. Guests ...
Courtney Chaffee Apr 30, 2025

Wisconsin Supreme Court suspends Milwaukee County judge
The Wisconsin Supreme Court suspended a judge accused of helping a man evade immigration authorities. The FBI took Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan into custody Friday morning at the county...
Courtney Chaffee Apr 30, 2025 Blogtrepreneur / CC





