Category Archives: Local News

Southwest Wisconsin Technical College Business Management program ranked as the second-best in the country
For the second consecutive year, the Southwest Wisconsin Technical College Business Management program is listed near the top of a national survey. Best Value Schools has ranked the college's program ...
Courtney Chaffee Apr 15, 2025 June Dairy Month Interviews Sponsored by Southwest Wisconsin Technical College

UTV driver airlifted following Vernon County crash
A Readstown man was flown to the hospital Sunday with serious injuries following a UTV crash. According to the Vernon County Sheriff's Office, emergency crews responded to North Glass Road just before...
Courtney Chaffee Apr 15, 2025
Death of 54-year-old woman under investigation in village of Blue Mounds
A 54-year-old woman is dead and a 31-year-old woman is in custody after a disturbance in the village of Blue Mounds on Monday. The Dane County Sheriff's Office was called at 11:44 a.m. to Smokey Mount...
Courtney Chaffee Apr 15, 2025

Southern Wisconsin facing very high fire risk this week
Much of southern Wisconsin is at very high fire danger risk as the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources expects dry weather and very high winds through Wednesday. The DNR said the higher risk of ...
Courtney Chaffee Apr 15, 2025 liz west / CC

Asbury is flushing fire hydrants through May 16
The city of Asbury will flush fire hydrants between Monday, April 14, and Wednesday, May 16. Customers might experience discolored water, unusual tastes or odors and/or lower than usual water pressure...
Courtney Chaffee Apr 15, 2025 photovs / Depositphotos.com

Portions of a Dubuque road are still closed following Sunday fire
Portions of two Dubuque roads remain closed today for utility repairs following a hazardous incident Sunday that involved a downed power line, a vehicle fire and an underground gas leak. University Av...
Courtney Chaffee Apr 15, 2025

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...
Courtney Chaffee 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...
Courtney Chaffee 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, ...
Courtney Chaffee Apr 14, 2025 Travis Tranel
(R-Cuba City)

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...
Courtney Chaffee Apr 14, 2025





