Category Archives: Local News

Richland County man lost hunting privileges for 42 years
After an investigation that started six years ago, a 61-year-old Viola man was placed on three years probation, including 120 days in jail and had his hunting privileges revoked for 42 years on 14 cha...
Courtney Chaffee Feb 20, 2025 GotCredit / CC

"I'm a Farmer Too" event in Iowa County
Women are a key aspect of the agriculture industry and are responsible for many facets of the farm. UW-Madison extension is hosting a program geared toward women and the many hats they wear in the agr...
Courtney Chaffee Feb 20, 2025 GotCredit / CC

Dubuque students receive free books through community partnership
The Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque and River Lights Bookstore joined forces to donate 2,700 books to Dubuque Community School District's four Title 1 elementary schools: Lincoln, Audubon, Mar...
Courtney Chaffee Feb 20, 2025

Gov. Evers wants to remove taxes on diapers
Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers says he has a plan to lower out-of-pocket costs for Wisconsinites, including eliminating the sales tax basic items at the store. In his biennial budget address Tuesday ni...
Courtney Chaffee Feb 20, 2025 Governor Tony Evers Official Portrait

Lack of snow concerns area farmers
Farmers and the agriculture community have concerns as southern Wisconsin has seen a lack of snow this season. Dan Smith with UW Extension's integrated pest and crop management, says the recent snowfa...
Courtney Chaffee Feb 20, 2025 Photo by Bradley Prier
Dubuque Police investigating Jackson St death
Dubuque Police are investigating the death of a Dubuque woman after she was found dead earlier this week. A news release from the Dubuque Police Department states officers responded around 9 a.m. Mond...
Courtney Chaffee Feb 19, 2025

Nominate a veteran for 2025 Spirit of Service Award
Do you know a veteran whose actions have been a positive force? Is there a dream you'd like to make a reality for your favorite hometown hero? This is the perfect opportunity. Vortex is inviting the p...
Courtney Chaffee Feb 19, 2025

Legislators propose tax breaks for natural disaster victims to move to Wisconsin
People who lost their homes to Hurricane Helene or California wildfires could get a sizeable tax break to move to Wisconsin. Republican legislators in the Dairy State have proposed a bill that would g...
Courtney Chaffee Feb 19, 2025

Dubuque council reassigns development agreement for Millwork District building
The Dubuque City council voted to reassign the development agreement for the Novelty Iron Works Building from Novelty Iron Landlord to its new owners. Dubuque struck a development agreement to renovat...
Courtney Chaffee Feb 19, 2025

Spring flood risk potential is low
A forecaster said a combination of factors has lowered the potential risk of spring flooding on the Mississippi River and its tri-state-area tributaries. Timothy Gunkel with the National Weather Servi...
Courtney Chaffee Feb 19, 2025





