Category Archives: Local News
Platteville Chamber and UW-Platteville planning community fair event for students
The Platteville Regional Chamber and UW-Platteville Campus Activities & Outreach Coordinators have begun planning for the Fall 2026 Student Welcome Event. This year's event will once again take on...
Aug 6, 2026
Platteville seeks historic photos for bicentennial book
The City of Platteville is looking for historic photographs to include in their commemorative photo book for the city's bicentennial celebration in 2027. The city is looking for images that capture ev...
Aug 5, 2026
Drug arrest made during Iowa County traffic stop
One person was arrested on drug charges following a traffic stop in Iowa County Tuesday evening. The traffic stop was initiated near the intersection of Highway 18-151 and Hi Point Road. As a result, ...
Aug 5, 2026
De Soto man killed in UTV rollover
An 81-year-old De Soto man died Monday afternoon when the UTV he was driving rolled over in Vernon County. Lester Flick was driving on private property in the Town of Wheatland around 4:30 p.m. when t...
Aug 5, 2026
One airlifted following motorcycle vs. SUV collision
The Grant County Sheriff's Office is investigating a serious motorcycle crash on Highway 81 near Shortcut Road in Bloomington. On Sunday morning, a motorcycle and SUV collided head-on. 66-year-old San...
Aug 4, 2026
Bagley man hospitalized after UTV rolls over embankment
Sunday morning the Grant County Sheriff's Office received a 9-1-1 call regarding a person who was injured, over an embankment, somewhere on Dry Hollow Rd, outside of Bagley. The caller said her husban...
Aug 4, 2026
Livingston man airlifted following motorcycle crash in Grant County
Saturday evening, a 75-year-old Livingston man was airlifted to the hospital after a motorcycle crash on County Line Road near Highway 80. Robert Myers was southbound on Highway 80 when he lost contro...
Aug 4, 2026 GotCredit / CC
Madison police clear out protest encampment
Madison police and other city agencies began clearing the encampment Tuesday at the site where Corey Ruiz was shot and killed by a police officer. Williamson Street reopened to traffic just after 9 a....
Aug 4, 2026
Lancaster Harvest Festival parade announces theme
The votes are in for Lancaster Harvest Festival Parade. According to the Lancaster Chamber of Commerce, the winning theme is 250 Years of Red, White & Blue. Start planning your floats, costumes, a...
Aug 4, 2026
Bridge expected to open one lane of traffic next week
Iowa transportation officials have announced the date for the anticipated reopening of one lane of traffic on the Julien Dubuque Bridge. Iowa Department of Transportation says the reopening of one lan...
Aug 4, 2026 Hannah Rosen / CC
