Category Archives: Local News

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

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





