Category Archives: Local News

This year, Iowa County has already received 300 control burn calls, according to a Facebook post by Sheriff Michael Peterson. By calling ahead to report controlled burns, local fire departments are ab...

The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) is urging the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to release millions of dollars in frozen funds. In a letter to U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke R...

Wisconsin's biennial budget is now in the hands of the Republican state lawmakers who control both legislative chambers. However, Democrats, including Governor Tony Evers, are expressing concern over ...

Sen. Tammy Baldwin joined a group of Senate Democrats in a letter on Thursday urging Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. to reverse cuts to the Affordable Care Act Navigator pro...

On Wednesday the Grant County Democratic hosted Wisconsin Lt. Governor Sara Rodriquez at Boscobel Bowl and Banquet to highlight the success of rural election gains during the 2024 election. "Our Path ...

Chamber data indicates tourism in Platteville simmered down in 2024 after a record year in 2023. Platteville Regional Chamber Executive Director Wayne Wodarz this week presented an annual tourism repo...

On Wednesday at 5:41 PM 5:41 PM A Lafayette County deputy responded to Buncombe Rd in Benton Township for a hit and run. As a result, 38-year-old Kelly A. Mitchell of East Dubuque was cited for Failur...

On Wednesday at 6:53 AM the Iowa County Communications Center received a report of a disturbance on Twin Court in the Village of Ridgeway. As a result, 18-year-old Quinn C. Napier of Ridgeway, was arr...

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is now accepting artwork entries for the Wild Turkey, Pheasant and Waterfowl Stamp Design Contests. The winning designs will appear on the 2026 coll...

Faculty and students of UW-Platteville will participate in the Dairy Innovation Hub exhibition at the State Capitol. The Dairy Innovation Hub will host an informational research poster session at the ...