Category Archives: Local News

Court delays Geyser's move to group home after proximity to Slender Man victim's residence sparks concerns
Almost 11 years after the infamous "Slender Man" stabbing in Waukesha, Morgan Geyser was set to leave a mental health facility. However, her release was delayed again. 22-year-old Geyser appeared in W...
Courtney Chaffee Apr 29, 2025

Shullsburg craft makers open gift shop
An artsy local family has opened a brick-and-mortar shop in Shullsburg. Emily Pedley Fecht owns Perfecht Gift Co., which opened April 4 on W. Water St. in Shullsburg. A grand opening ceremony will be ...
Courtney Chaffee Apr 29, 2025

Galena draft comprehensive plan proposes improvements from parking to housing
City of Galena officials recently released a first draft of an updated comprehensive plan that sets goals in areas from land use and development to community facilities and public infrastructure. The ...
Courtney Chaffee Apr 29, 2025 GotCredit / CC

Western Wisconsin students compete in 2025 Congressional Art Competition
Western Wisconsin student artists had their moment in the spotlight Saturday for the 2025 Congressional Art Competition. Every year, high school students in Wisconsin's Third Congressional District ta...
Courtney Chaffee Apr 29, 2025

Wisconsin DHS prepares for possible federal funding cuts
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services is preparing for possible federal funding cuts, officials announced Monday. They estimate the department could lose between $6 billion to $17 billion in Med...
Courtney Chaffee Apr 29, 2025

Suspect in Blue Mounds homicide arrested
A woman accused of killing her mother in the Village of Blue Mounds earlier this month was booked into the Dane County Jail Monday night. Online jail records show Sierra Schoonover was booked into the...
Courtney Chaffee Apr 29, 2025

Multicultural Family Center closed Friday
The Multicultural Family Center (MFC) will be closed to the public on Friday when power to the facility will be turned off due to ongoing renovations on the building's second floor. The center is expe...
Courtney Chaffee Apr 29, 2025 GotCredit / CC

Wisconsin DNR looking for wardens
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources are now accepting applications for the next class of conservation wardens through May 6. The DNR expects to hire about 10 full-time wardens for the upcomi...
Courtney Chaffee Apr 29, 2025

Mark Dalsing Memorial Run is May 3
A memorial run/walk event honoring Dubuque's former police chief will raise funds for an organization that creates special bedrooms for children with cancer. The Mark Dalsing "Live Like Mark" Memorial...
Courtney Chaffee Apr 29, 2025

Dubuque man arrested for 2nd offense OWI
36-year-old Terrick L. Jones of Dubuque was arrested at 1:43 a.m. Sunday at his residence on Hempstead St. on charges of second-offense operating while intoxicated, interference with official acts and...
Courtney Chaffee Apr 29, 2025





