Category Archives: Local News
DNR seeks input on PFAS law program development
The Department of Natural Resources wants your input on the agency's PFAS law program development. The DNR is authorized to develop programs to understand the prevalence of PFAS throughout Wisconsin a...
Jun 9, 2026
New panel reviewing Wisconsin Supreme Court recusal rule
A newly created panel will consider updates to the Wisconsin Supreme Court's recusal rule. In a 4-to-3 vote, the court's liberal majority approved creation of the special review committee to determine...
Jun 9, 2026 Blogtrepreneur / CC
Iowa County Sheriff assigns Deputy to patrol Ridgeway
The Iowa County Sheriff's Office is partnering with the Village of Ridgeway following the retirement of Michael Gorham. Under a service contract, policing int he Ridgeway will shift to the Iowa County...
Jun 9, 2026 Brandon Harer / CC
Spike in vandalism in Mineral Point public facilities
A recent spike in vandalism may prompt the City of Mineral Point to close public facilities. In a social media post last week, the City of Mineral Point announced an increase in vandalism at public fa...
Jun 9, 2026
One arrested for OWI following traffic stop in Darlington
Early Sunday morning a Lafayette County deputy conducted a traffic stop in Darlington, which resulted in 44-year-old Juan A. Artica-Ramos of Darlington being arrested for Operating while Intoxicated -...
Jun 8, 2026
Traffic stop results in arrest for 2nd offense OWI in Willow Springs
Sunday evening a Lafayette County deputy on patrol conducted a traffic stop in Willow Springs on a vehicle that appeared to have been involved in an accident. After investigation, 33-year-old Orlin C....
Jun 8, 2026
42nd Anniversary of the Barneveld F5 tornado
Today marks the 42nd anniversary of the Barneveld E5 tornado that occurred June 8, 1984. Barneveld was hit shortly before 1:00 AM and the tornado killed 9 people were killed, with another 200 injured....
Jun 8, 2026
Target recalling baby wipes sold nationwide
Target is recalling baby wipes sold nationwide because they could be contaminated with bacteria that can cause serious and life-threatening infections in young children. Target is voluntarily recallin...
Jun 8, 2026 outchill / Depositphotos.com
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture says Iowa is ready to protect against screwworm
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig said the state "stands ready" to protect livestock and farmers from screwworm. Naig's statement came in a press release issued Friday, two days after the U.S. D...
Jun 8, 2026
Busy Dubuque street closed for construction and repairs
An extended Dubuque street closure is set to start. A section of Loras Boulevard from Bluff Street to Walnut Street will be closed from 7 a.m. today, until 5 p.m. July 17 for street construction and r...
Jun 8, 2026
