Category Archives: Local News
Belmont man arrested for OWI following accident
On Thursday at 3:30 AM Belmont Fire, Belmont EMS and a deputy responded to Highway 151 in Belmont Township for a one vehicle accident. 25-year-old Patrick W. Huehne of Belmont was traveling on Highway...
Feb 28, 2025
Iowa removes civil rights protections for transgender individuals
Iowa moved to remove gender identity protections from the state's civil rights code Thursday despite massive protests by opponents who say it could expose transgender people to discrimination in numer...
Feb 28, 2025
Area physician, musician receives Distinguished Hometown Alumni Award
A longtime Dubuque physician and musician is this year's recipient of an award celebrating the achievements of local public school graduates. Hunter Fuerste will receive the 2025 Distinguished Hometow...
Feb 28, 2025
Iowa HHS had two Safe Haven babies this month
The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services says two baby girls were turned over to the state earlier this month under the Safe Haven program. The Department says one girl was born on February 8t...
Feb 28, 2025
Iowa County already had 300+ controlled burns
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...
Feb 28, 2025 cbransto / CC
Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association urges USDA to release frozen funds
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...
Feb 28, 2025
Wisconsin budget is in the hands of Republican lawmakers
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 ...
Feb 28, 2025
Sen. Baldwin advocating for Affordable Care Act protections
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...
Feb 28, 2025 Baldwin Tammy
Lt. Governor visits Boscobel highlighting rural election gains
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 ...
Feb 28, 2025
Chamber reports tourism in Platteville slightly down in 2024 but still strong
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...
Feb 27, 2025 GotCredit / CC
