Category Archives: Local News

Former president of Monroe County addiction non-profit faces 18 child sex crime charges
The former president of an addiction service based in Monroe County is accused of numerous child sex crimes. Online court records show 37-year-old Devon Brenson of Warrens faces 18 felony counts of ch...
Courtney Chaffee Apr 12, 2025

Five charged for investment fraud in Iowa
Five individuals from Iowa and Wisconsin have been charged with investment fraud after selling securities without proper registration in the state of Iowa. The individuals being charged from Wisconsin...
Courtney Chaffee Apr 12, 2025 GotCredit / CC

Trade in your underwear for a free pair with Duluth Trading Co. this weekend
Duluth Trading Company, based in Mt. Horeb, is holding their third annual Underwear Trade-up Event on Saturday and Sunday at 64 different stores nationwide. Today and tomorrow, you can bring your old ...
Courtney Chaffee Apr 12, 2025

Platteville Fire Facility groundbreaking on Wednesday
The groundbreaking ceremony for the new Platteville Fire Facility is scheduled for next week. Rain or shine on Wednesday at 12:15 PM the City of Platteville will celebrate the groundbreaking of their ...
Courtney Chaffee Apr 12, 2025
Lancaster man airlifted following crash from OWI
On Thursday at 5:33PM, the Grant County Sheriff's Office received a report of a one vehicle rollover crash near the intersection of County A and Dry Hollow Rd, in Ellenboro Township. When deputies arr...
Courtney Chaffee Apr 11, 2025

Dickeyville man injured following one-vehicle crash
On Wednesday at 5:40 a.m., the Grant County Sheriff's Office was notified of a one-vehicle crash on S. Main Street in Dickeyville. When the deputy arrived, he learned 44-year-old Chad L. Genthe of Dic...
Courtney Chaffee Apr 11, 2025 GotCredit / CC

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds will not seek re-election
In a surprise announcement Friday, Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds said she will not seek a third term in office in 2026. Reynolds, a Republican, has held the position since 2017, when former Gov. Terry Branst...
Courtney Chaffee Apr 11, 2025

Legislators look to statewide referendum to limit corporate spending in elections
Democrats are looking for state residents to consider overturning a Supreme Court decision on their 2026 ballots. "Citizens United vs the Federal Elections Commission" allows for unlimited corporate s...
Courtney Chaffee Apr 11, 2025
Donation brings 'new life' to Platteville child care project slated for 2026 opening
Plans for a major childcare center in Platteville are gathering momentum following a significant donation to the project. Southwest Health recently announced that the hospital has received a $1 millio...
Courtney Chaffee Apr 11, 2025

Southwestern school board recounts confirms result
A recount has confirmed the winner in the recent Southwestern Wisconsin School Board Area 1 race. Sara Bechen, the incumbent, received 629 votes to Jordan Pergande's 628 votes in the April 1 election....
Courtney Chaffee Apr 11, 2025 GotCredit / CC





