Category Archives: Local News
Man accused of driving drunk when he hit the Dubuque City Manager pleads not guilty
The man accused of driving drunk when he hit the Dubuque City Manager with his vehicle has pleaded not guilty. Christopher Higgins is charged with serious injury by vehicle, along with leaving the sce...
Apr 14, 2025
Court documents share additional details about arrest of former Platteville teacher
Alabama court documents provide additional details on last month's arrest of a former Platteville teacher on sexual solicitation charges. 48-year-old Owen Z. Strizic of Platteville, was arrested March...
Apr 14, 2025 GotCredit / CC
Wisconsin bill would regulate aspects of energy projects, including renewables
A bill in the Wisconsin State Assembly would add regulations to the development of energy projects in the state, including renewable energy installations. Dubbed the 2025 Wisconsin Energy Reform Act, ...
Apr 14, 2025 Travis Tranel
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Dubuque man injured in Scales Mound OWI crash
Authorities said a man was injured Friday in a Jo Daviess County crash. 29-year-old Carter J. Link of Dubuque, was treated at the scene by Galena EMS and transported to Midwest Medical Center in Galen...
Apr 14, 2025
2 in Clayton County operated unlicensed meat processing business
Authorities said two Clayton County residents operated an unlicensed meat processing business. 74-year-old Allen W. Dlouhy, and 46-year-old Jennifer A. Gamerdinger both of rural Edgewood, were arreste...
Apr 14, 2025
Dubuque resident, veteran announces mayoral run
A nonprofit manager and veteran plans to run for Dubuque mayor. Jason Davis announced his candidacy Saturday, touting a vision grounded in action, transparency and a commitment to all who call Dubuque...
Apr 14, 2025
Man threatens another man with knife during Dubuque disturbance
Police said a man held a knife to another man's neck and threatened to kill him during a disturbance in Dubuque. 29-year-old Kenneth R. Wilson of Dubuque was arrested at 12:43 p.m. Saturday at his res...
Apr 14, 2025 GotCredit / CC
Downed power line, fire, gas leak prompt road closure, evacuations in Dubuque
Police said a power line that fell onto a vehicle in Dubuque created a fire so hot that it compromised an underground gas line, causing a leak that prompted local evacuations and closing a busy roadwa...
Apr 14, 2025
Grant County man sentenced to federal prison for drug conviction
A Grant County man has been sentenced to more than 10 years in federal prison for a methamphetamine- related conviction. 23-year-old Hunter Q. Newberry of Boscobel, recently received the sentence in U...
Apr 14, 2025 Blogtrepreneur / CC
Linden man arrested for 3rd offense OWI
On Saturday at 10:19 PM An Iowa County Sheriff's Deputy conducted a traffic stop near the intersection of County Road IG and Vickerman Road in the Village of Mifflin. As a result of the stop, one indi...
Apr 14, 2025 Scott Davidson / CC
