Category Archives: Local News
One arrested following welfare check in Avoca
One person was arrested following a welfare check in Avoca. Early Tuesday morning the Iowa County Communications Center received a request for a welfare check at a residence in the 400 block of North ...
Feb 18, 2026
Potosi man challenging Rep. Tranel for 49th Assembly district seat
A man from Potosi is seeking his party's nomination to take on a longtime incumbent in the 49th Assembly district. John Rindy of Potosi is the only Democrat currently running for the seat. Wisconsin R...
Feb 18, 2026
Lafayette County Sheriff recognizes off-duty responders for saving a life
The Lafayette County Sheriff's Department is recognizing three first responders who happened upon a crash while off-duty and likely saved a life. On Monday, there was a two-vehicle head-on crash on Hi...
Feb 18, 2026
Breakfast burritos sold in Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin recalled
A recall of a breakfast burrito due to foreign material contamination has been given the second-highest risk warning by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). MG Foods, part of the Compass Group...
Feb 18, 2026 outchill / Depositphotos.com
Dubuque changes open container ordinance to include THC drinks
The Dubuque City Council amends the open-container ordinance. The current ordinance bans open or unsealed bottles and cans of alcoholic beverages in any area that could be accessed by the driver or th...
Feb 17, 2026 GotCredit / CC
Gov. Evers delivers final State of the State tonight
Governor Tony Evers is set to deliver the annual State of the State Address tonight. Wisconsin's two-term Democratic governor, who's not seeking reelection in November, will deliver his 8th and final ...
Feb 17, 2026 Governor Tony Evers Official Portrait
No injuries from vehicle fire in Iowa County
No injuries were reported following a vehicle fire in Iowa County. Monday morning the Iowa County Communications Center received a report of a one vehicle fire on Highway 151 near the intersection of ...
Feb 17, 2026 liz west / CC
Another case of measles confirmed in Madison
Another case of measles in Wisconsin. An investigation by the state Department of Health Services and Public Health Madison Dane County confirmed the case in an out-of-state traveler who stayed in the...
Feb 17, 2026
Iowa County Communications call volume Feb. 8-14, 2026
The Iowa County Sheriffs Department is sharing the weekly 911 call volume. Last week, February 8-14, 2026, the Iowa County 911 Communication Center handled 573 calls for service. The leading calls for...
Feb 17, 2026
UW-Madison student arrested for recording others in the bathroom
A 19-year-old UW-Madison student was arrested Sunday for allegedly recording videos of others at a dorm bathroom. UW-Madison police responded to a residence hall where several victims shared similar e...
Feb 17, 2026 GotCredit / CC
