Category Archives: Local News

Wisconsin Soybean Association speaking out against potential drone ban
Wisconsin Soybean Association is speaking out against a potential drone ban after the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) banned the import and sale of all new drone models made by foreign manu...
Courtney Chaffee Dec 24, 2025
Iowa police to start citing drivers for cell phone use January 1
Beginning January 1, police in Iowa will begin writing citations for drivers who are operating their phones while driving. Since July 2025, they have been giving warnings. You cannot text, dial a phon...
Courtney Chaffee Dec 23, 2025

Gov. Evers grants another 167 pardons
Gov. Tony Evers on Monday, granted another 167 pardons, bringing his total to 1,807 since becoming governor. The Wisconsin Constitution grants the governor the power to pardon individuals convicted of...
Courtney Chaffee Dec 23, 2025 Governor Tony Evers Official Portrait
Prairie du Chien well replacement project bids out in January
A well replacement project in Prairie du Chien is moving forward. The Prairie du Chien Common Council approved bidding out construction of Well 5 and abandonment of Well 2, which was contaminated with...
Courtney Chaffee Dec 23, 2025

Powerball jackpot reached $1.7 billion after Monay's drawing
The Powerball jackpot has jumped to an eye-popping $1.7 billion, after the 46th drawing passed without a big winner. The numbers drawn Monday night were 3, 18, 36, 41, 54 and the Powerball 7. Since Se...
Courtney Chaffee Dec 23, 2025

Flu activity surging in US and Wisconsin
Flu activity has surged dramatically across Wisconsin and the United States, with health officials reporting a sharp increase in cases and urging residents to get vaccinated as the season intensifies....
Courtney Chaffee Dec 23, 2025 GotCredit / CC

Morgan Geyser conditional release revoked
Officials revoked Morgan Geyser's conditional release from a mental health facility in Waukesha County Court today (Tuesday). Geyser, who was serving a 40-year sentence at the Winnebago Mental Health ...
Courtney Chaffee Dec 23, 2025

Exotic pet surrender event scheduled next month in De Soto
Pet owners who can no longer care for their exotic animals will have an option to rehome them at a free surrender event next month in De Soto. J&R Aquatic Animal Rescue will host the event on Satu...
Courtney Chaffee Dec 23, 2025

Wisconsin receives $630,000 from Mercedes-Benz settlement
Wisconsin will receive over $630,000 as part of a multistate settlement with Mercedes-Benz over allegations the German automaker sold vehicles equipped with illegal emissions defeat devices, Attorney ...
Courtney Chaffee Dec 23, 2025

Multiple small winners in Wisconsin from Saturday's lottery
The Wisconsin Lottery announced that a $150,000 and a $50,000 Powerball ticket from Saturday's drawing were sold in Madison and Janesville. The $50,000 winning ticket was sold at Kwik Trip on Fish Hat...
Courtney Chaffee Dec 23, 2025





