Category Archives: Local News

No injuries in semi-trailer fire
On Saturday at approximately 1:06 PM, the Grant County Sheriff's Office was notified of a semi tractor trailer on fire in the southbound lane of Highway 151, at Mile Marker 9, in Paris Township. When ...
Courtney Chaffee Apr 29, 2025 brett jordan / CC

Fire contained to shed in Dubuque County
Authorities said a fire was contained to a shed in Dubuque County. Fire crews responded at approximately 7 p.m. Sunday to Clear View Heights for a report of a structure fire. According to the Dubuque ...
Courtney Chaffee Apr 29, 2025 liz west / CC
Driver of reported stolen vehicle killed in Grant County crash
Authorities said the driver of a reported stolen vehicle was killed in a one-vehicle rollover crash in Grant County. The driver was killed in a crash at approximately 11:20 p.m. Saturday on Highway 61...
Courtney Chaffee Apr 28, 2025

Platteville Public Library closing early today
Due to forecasted weather, the Platteville Public Library will close at 5:30 pm on Monday, April 28 for the safety of patrons and staff.
Courtney Chaffee Apr 28, 2025 Emma London

No injuries in Marquette train derailment
Several rail cars from a train derailed in Marquette Sunday morning. The City of Marquette and Mar-Mac Police department both posted to Facebook alerting residents of the derailment and closure on 1st...
Courtney Chaffee Apr 28, 2025

Bat in Rock County tested positive for rabes
A bat from Rock County has tested positive for rabies, according to results from the Wisconsin State Lab of Hygiene. Although there are no reports of human contact, this case underscores the presence ...
Courtney Chaffee Apr 28, 2025 nicolasprimola / Depositphotos.com
Wyatt's Warriors first walk a success
Three years after their son's passing, Hamlin the family hosted their non-profit's first event honoring Wyatt's legacy. Wyatt's Warriors hosted a child abuse awareness and prevention walk at the Iowa ...
Courtney Chaffee Apr 28, 2025

Iowa County phone lines down
Iowa County officials reported Monday morning that their phone and email systems are currently down. According to the Iowa County Emergency Management Facebook page, 911 is still working, so if you're...
Courtney Chaffee Apr 28, 2025

Resurfacing work starts on WIS 35 this week
Resurfacing work on Wisconsin State Route 35 began Monday morning, prompting transportation officials and construction crews to close down parts of the road until October. According to the Wisconsin D...
Courtney Chaffee Apr 28, 2025 Hannah Rosen / CC

Dubuque County collects 761 pounds of medication during drug take back event
On Saturday the Dubuque Drug Task Force, in conjunction with the Asbury, Peosta, Farley and the Dyersville Police Departments participated the nationwide drug take back event. The total weight of pres...
Courtney Chaffee Apr 28, 2025 GotCredit / CC





