Category Archives: Local News
Joel Brennan joins race for governor
Joel Brennan, a former top official in Gov. Tony Evers' administration, announced Thursday that he is running to succeed the two-term Democrat, joining a crowded primary field for the 2026 election. B...
Dec 12, 2025
Two local dairy processors receive grants for improvements
Two Southwest Wisconsin Dairy Processors are recipients of a Dairy Business Builder Grant from the Dairy Business Innovation Alliance. Moundview Dairy of Platteville and Uplands Cheese of Dodgeville w...
Dec 12, 2025 GotCredit / CC
Van Orden issues statement on recently passed defense bill
The House voted to pass a sweeping defense policy bill Wednesday that authorizes $900 billion in military programs, including a pay raise for troops and an overhaul of how the Department of Defense bu...
Dec 11, 2025
Yoder's Khristmas for Kids raises over $41,000 for Grant County Holiday Project
Last weekend, Yoder's held their annual Khristmas for Kids. The event included a silent auction, a live auction, and a raffle. The event raised $41,670, which goes to the Grant County Holiday Project....
Dec 11, 2025
Fuel spill at Dubuque Airport draws emergency response
Emergency responders responded to the Dubuque Airport for a fuel spill. On Wednesday, Dubuque Fire Department units responded to the Dubuque Regional Airport for a reported fuel spill within the tank ...
Dec 11, 2025
Semi driver transported following crash in Iowa County
Wednesday morning the Iowa County Communications Center received a report of a semi-truck accident near Highway 151 and County Road YD in Mineral Point Township. Emergency personnel from the Mineral P...
Dec 11, 2025
City of Dubuque seeks feedback on Parks and Recreation comprehensive plan
The City of Dubuque Parks and Recreation Department is seeking community feedback on a draft of the Y(O)ur Story Dubuque Parks and Recreation Comprehensive Plan. Residents are encouraged to review the...
Dec 11, 2025
2026 Iowa hunting and fishing licenses available to purchase
Iowans can buy 2026 resident hunting, fishing and other licenses on Dec. 15. Licenses purchased for 2025 expire on Jan. 10. The menu of license options includes the popular annual resident hunting/fis...
Dec 11, 2025
Most of Iowa in a drought watch
Continued precipitation deficits through the autumn months have resulted in a drought watch designation for three of the state's Drought Regions, according to the latest monthly Water Summary Update r...
Dec 11, 2025
Capitol Rotunda Holiday Trees ranked in top holiday lights displays
USA Today has ranked the Wisconsin State Capitol Rotunda Holiday Tree as No. 7 in the "Best Public Holiday Lights Display." This 30-foot balsam fir features ornaments made by students and was lit last...
Dec 11, 2025
