Category Archives: Local News

Dubuque man threatened another with handgun
Police said a Dubuque man pointed a handgun at another person. 44-year-old Michael Myles, 44, of Dubuque was arrested at 7:01 a.m. Thursday at the Dubuque Law Enforcement Center on a warrant charging ...
Courtney Chaffee Jun 15, 2024

New Board Members for Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin
The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has certified the 2024 Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin (DFW) Board of Directors election results. On July 1, 2024, the followi...
Courtney Chaffee Jun 15, 2024

Alligator Found in Grant County Gets Adopted
A young alligator captured in a Grant County front yard last month has found a new home. A representative at Reptile Rescue of Wisconsin in Portage said that the critter was adopted. The rogue reptile...
Courtney Chaffee Jun 15, 2024 REPTILES4ALL / Depositphotos.com

Jenna Gill Appointed to Lafayette County Circuit Court
A district attorney has been appointed to serve as a judge in Lafayette County Circuit Court. Lafayette County native Jenna Gill was appointed by Gov. Tony Evers, a press release states. She will fill...
Courtney Chaffee Jun 15, 2024

Man Rescued From Grain Bin in Darlington
Emergency crews rescued a 74-year-old man who was trapped in a grain bin for two hours on Friday morning. According to Jami Boss, Deputy Director of Lafayette County EMS, crews were called to a reside...
Courtney Chaffee Jun 15, 2024

Iowa County 911 Service Calls Down This Year Compared To Last Year
Iowa County 911 Communication Center had 468 calls for service from June 2nd to June 8th. Some of the leading calls for service were: 31Medical Emergencies, 82 Traffic Stops, 30 911 Hang Ups, 21 Crash...
Jun 14, 2024 GotCredit / CC

Flooding at Mississippi River Bridge at Lansing
Flooding at the Mississippi River Bridge at Lansing construction site is delaying the scheduled short term bridge closures. The contractor has pulled off the project and the closures will not start ne...
Jun 14, 2024

Platteville Man Arrested For Felony Eluding
Deputies with the Lafayette County Sheriff's Department responded to HIghway 81 in Seymour Township Thursday around 8:20pm for a traffic complaint. As a result, 19 year old Domminus Anzaldua of Platte...
Jun 14, 2024

Semi vs Truck Crash in Dodgeville
The Iowa County Communications Center received multiple reports of a semi versus truck crash on Highway 18 and North Johns Street in Dodgeville Thursday around 1pm. Responding units include Dodgeville...
Jun 14, 2024

3 Democratic Candidates Hold Forum For 3rd Congressional District
Three Democrats running to face incumbent Republican U.S. Rep. Derrick Van Orden for Wisconsin's 3rd Congressional District took part in a forum on Wednesday night to differentiate themselves ahead of...
Jun 14, 2024 Jordan Richmond / CC

