Category Archives: Local News

Two deaths in Wisconsin's athletic scene over the weekend
Two deaths from Wisconsin's athletic scene this weekend. Former Brewers manager, Phil Garner and Badgers assistant coach, Craig Counsell both passed away over the weekend. Phil Garner, who was 76, pas...
Courtney Chaffee Apr 13, 2026

Two arrested in separate incidents in Iowa County
Saturday evening 41-year-old Amanda Wells was arrested on charges of Disorderly Conduct-Use of a Weapon and Resisting or Obstructing an Officer after a reported disturbance at a residence on Wells Str...
Courtney Chaffee Apr 13, 2026

Vernon County Sheriffs investigate illegal deer carcass dumping
The Vernon County Sheriff's Department is investigating illegal dumping of deer carcasses. The location is on Highway 61 between Readstown and Soldiers Grove, WI at the border with Crawford County. Se...
Courtney Chaffee Apr 13, 2026 Scott Davidson / CC

Doc Rivers no longer Milwaukee Bucks head coach
Doc Rivers is reportedly out as head coach of the Milwaukee Bucks after one of the franchise's worst seasons in recent memory. According to ESPN, Rivers is leaving the team and the Bucks will pay out ...
Courtney Chaffee Apr 13, 2026 popo.uw23

One arrested following Iowa County traffic stop
Friday evening Iowa County law enforcement conducted a traffic stop on East North Street near the intersection of North Main Street in Dodgeville. As a result, 25-year-old Madaea M. Wegmann was arrest...
Courtney Chaffee Apr 13, 2026

Former Lancaster business co-owner convicted in theft case
A former Lancaster business co-owner has been convicted in a theft case that also led to a major civil judgment. Lancaster Police say two owners of DPJ Properties and Pioneer Directories filed a compl...
Courtney Chaffee Apr 10, 2026 GotCredit / CC

Dubuque Humane Society selected as Mightycat Partner
The Dubuque County Humane Society has been selected as a Mightycat Partner with Orphan Kitten Club! Orphan Kitten Club operates the world's first and only grant program dedicated exclusively to fundin...
Courtney Chaffee Apr 10, 2026

Crawford County couple charged with abuse of six children
A Crawford County couple has been arrested and charged for alleged child abuse. 38-year-old Casey F. Cano and 35-year-old Mary L. Cano are accused of engaging in physical abuse and neglect of six chil...
Courtney Chaffee Apr 10, 2026 Blogtrepreneur / CC

Spring cleaning in Platteville and at O'Leary's Lake
The City of Platteville annual Spring Clean-up will be held next week on Monday, April 13 and Tuesday, April 14, 2026, with pick up the same day as your normal refuse collection. Items must be placed ...
Courtney Chaffee Apr 10, 2026 ankuznetsova / Depositphotos.com

Deere Reaches a Settlement in Right to Repair Litigation
Deere & Company announced it has reached a settlement in a "right to repair" lawsuit filed in 2022, bringing the case to a close without any admission of wrongdoing. The agreement, pending approva...
Courtney Chaffee Apr 08, 2026





