Category Archives: Local News

Upcoming road closure on Highway 3
Starting today Highway 3 will be closed for reconstruction between Boy Scout Road and Sageville. The Iowa Department of Transportation announced said the closure is weather-dependent and will continue...
Courtney Chaffee Mar 23, 2026

One arrested for THC in Dodgeville
Friday evening an Iowa County Sheriff's Deputy conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle on Curtis Road near the intersection of Bennett Road in Dodgeville. As a result of the stop, the operator, 34-year-...
Courtney Chaffee Mar 23, 2026

One arrested for obstruction following crash
Saturday evening an Iowa County Sheriff's Deputy witnessed a vehicle drive off the roadway and into a nearby field from Highway 80 at the northern intersection of County Road P in Highland. Subsequent...
Courtney Chaffee Mar 23, 2026 Scott Davidson / CC

One arrested for OWI following Iowa County traffic stop
Saturday evening an Iowa County Sheriff's Deputy conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle on Old Main Street near the intersection of Cretney Street in Ridgeway. As a result, the operator, 46-year-old Ja...
Courtney Chaffee Mar 23, 2026

Iowa DHS announces first Safe Haven baby of 2026
The state says it has received the first Safe Haven baby of this year. The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services says a baby girl born March 6th was given up under the law. There were five Safe...
Courtney Chaffee Mar 20, 2026

Cassville Tourism attractions and leader nominated for Governor's awards
The Village of Cassville announced three local tourism leaders and attractions have been nominated for the 2026 Wisconsin Governor's Tourism Awards. This year, 106 nominees were selected across six aw...
Courtney Chaffee Mar 20, 2026

State Senate Majority Leader won't seek reelection
Wisconsin Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu (R-Oostburg) will not seek reelection. LeMahieu has served in the Senate since 2015 and has served as majority leader since 2020. Before that, he served...
Courtney Chaffee Mar 20, 2026 GotCredit / CC

Two sex offenders moving into Lancaster community
The Lancaster Chief of Police is providing details of two sex offenders who recently moved into Lancaster. 39-year-old Edward Monroe moved into a residence on W Elmst St February 24. In 2004 he was co...
Courtney Chaffee Mar 20, 2026

Former Iowa County correctional officer arrested for misconduct
A former correctional officer for the Iowa County Sheriff's Office was arrested following an investigation into misconduct during his employment. 33-year-old Adam Rice was a correctional officer for a...
Courtney Chaffee Mar 20, 2026

New candidates join Dubuque County Board of Supervisors race
Three new candidates have joined the race to be on the Dubuque County Board of Supervisors. Former County Supervisor Daryl Klein announced his plan to run on Wednesday. Klein is a Republican who last ...
Courtney Chaffee Mar 20, 2026 GotCredit / CC





