Category Archives: Local News

NWS recorded 8 tornadoes during 2024 in the tri-state area
The tri-state area recorded eight tornadoes in 2024, according to the National Weather Service. Four of the twisters were associated with a July 15 derecho. The other four struck a month earlier. Alth...
Courtney Chaffee Dec 31, 2024 jess Knutson / CC

Wisconsin libraries receive record-breaking funds from the Board of Commissioners of Public Land
Wisconsin school libraries and media resources will receive a record $70 million in funding from the Board of Commissioners of Public Land. The agency's contribution from the Common School Fund breaks...
Courtney Chaffee Dec 30, 2024

Potosi teen arrested twice for domestic disturbances
On Friday, at approximately 6:18PM, Deputies with the Grant County Sheriff's Office responded to a residence in the Village of Potosi for a reported disturbance. Once on scene, Deputies conducted an i...
Courtney Chaffee Dec 30, 2024 GotCredit / CC

Gov. Evers responds to death of Former President Jimmy Carter
Gov. Evers, like many politicians across the nation, released a statement on Former President Jimmy Carter and his legacy. Evers said, " Former President Carter was a committed and dedicated advocate ...
Courtney Chaffee Dec 30, 2024 Governor Tony Evers Official Portrait

Richland Center man arrested for drugs
A Richland Center man is in custody for drug related charges after a traffic stop. According to the Crawford County Sheriff's Office, on Wednesday, Dec. 18 an officer made a traffic stop on a vehicle ...
Courtney Chaffee Dec 30, 2024 GotCredit / CC
La Crosse teen gets OWI following fiery crash in Crawford County
A La Crosse teen was cited for OWI after escaping a fiery crash in Crawford County last Monday afternoon. According to a release Saturday, the Crawford County Sheriff's Office says 17-year-old Tauren ...
Courtney Chaffee Dec 30, 2024

St. Mark Youth Enrichment collecting Christmas trees
St. Mark Youth Enrichment will be collecting Christmas trees on Saturday, Jan. 4, for an annual fundraiser. The group is seeking these live Christmas tree donations for St. Mark's Ice Golf Classic 202...
Courtney Chaffee Dec 30, 2024

Dubuque Rescue Mission Director died
A former Dubuque nonprofit leader who stepped down from his role and entered into hospice care several weeks ago has died. Dubuque Rescue Mission Executive Director Morgan Frazer died Sunday, accordin...
Courtney Chaffee Dec 30, 2024

Dubuque leaders release details following officer-involved shooting
City leaders in Dubuque are responding to this week's officer-involved shooting on Christmas Eve. The incident was the first police shooting in Dubuque in 15 years. In a statement from the city issued...
Courtney Chaffee Dec 30, 2024

Dubuque woman cited following Gratiot accident
At 7:45 AM yesterday a Lafayette County deputy responded to County Highway W, in Gratiot for a one vehicle accident. 38-year-old D'Andra A. Burgess of Dubuque was traveling on County Highway W when sh...
Courtney Chaffee Dec 24, 2024





