Category Archives: Local News

Jo Daviess County authorities apprehend man sought on warrants
A Jo Daviess County man arrested Thursday evening after he avoided arrest during an hours long stand-off that started Wednesday and lasted into Thursday. On Thursday at 6:31 P.M., the Jo Daviess Count...
Courtney Chaffee Apr 04, 2025

Country Boom may have a new location
The annual Country Boom festival, located outside of West Salem, may see a change in venue closer to the town. Under a new proposal in the works, the popular music event could relocate from its curren...
Courtney Chaffee Apr 04, 2025

Spring Green man arrested in Linden for disorderly conduct
On Thursday at 11:22 PM the Iowa County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a report of a disturbance at the intersection of County Road Q and County Road B in the Township of Linden. As a result, 29-year...
Courtney Chaffee Apr 04, 2025

Trees available at discounted rates to Lancaster residents
Until April 30th, City of Lancaster residents and businesses can get 75% off a tree for their yard or property. Depending on the tree selected, residents will pay only $40-$55, which is 25% of the act...
Courtney Chaffee Apr 04, 2025

AG Kaul sues Wisconsin over separation of powers
Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul is in a legal battle with the state of Wisconsin. The state Supreme Court heard oral arguments in the case on Wednesday. Kaul argues that Republican lawmakers gave...
Courtney Chaffee Apr 04, 2025

Dubuque city officials plan new Five Flags management; current company announces layoffs
Dubuque city staff are negotiating an agreement with a new management company for Five Flags Center, and more than 150 layoffs have been announced as the current company's contract nears its end. City...
Courtney Chaffee Apr 04, 2025 Click Logo to Buy Tickets

Presentation on one-room schools to be held in Darlington
A presentation in Darlington will focus on the history of one-room schools in Wisconsin. The event will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Driver Opera House. Retired educator and writer Susan Apps-Bod...
Courtney Chaffee Apr 04, 2025 GotCredit / CC

New Lafayette County hospital nears opening
Lafayette Hospital + Clinics staff members are nearly ready to move into their new facility. The $64.8 million, 84,000- square-foot hospital has been completed at the intersection of Wisconsin 23 and ...
Courtney Chaffee Apr 03, 2025
Missing Beaver Dam teenager found safe after 2 months
16-year-old Sophia Martha Franklin has been found safe, and her alleged abductor has been arrested, according to the Wisconsin Crime Alert Network. The Beaver Dam teenager was last seen at her home on...
Courtney Chaffee Apr 03, 2025

Man who stole drugs from Dubuque and Platteville hospitals sentenced to federal prison
A nurse anesthetist who prosecutors say stole drugs from hospitals in Platteville and Dubuque has been sentenced to three months in federal prison. 42-year-old Ian Lindsey of Mineral Point received th...
Courtney Chaffee Apr 03, 2025 Blogtrepreneur / CC





