Category Archives: Local News

District Attorney appointed to Crawford County Circuit Court
A district attorney has been appointed to serve as a judge in Crawford County Circuit Court. Prairie du Chien resident Lukas Steiner was appointed by Gov. Tony Evers. He will replace retiring Judge Ly...
Courtney Chaffee Jul 27, 2024

Platteville Airport petitioning for funding
Platteville Municipal Airport is seeking state and federal funds to pursue future projects. Potential improvements include repairing and extending runways, as well as fixing and constructing equipment...
Courtney Chaffee Jul 27, 2024

Platteville woman injured following accident with a semi
On Thursday just after 12 PM, the Grant County Sheriff's Office was notified of a semi versus car crash on Highway 151 at the intersection with Hill Climb Road in Paris Township. After investigation, ...
Courtney Chaffee Jul 27, 2024

Platteville man sentenced for drug charges
A Platteville man has been sentenced to 8 years in prison for drug-related offenses. 30-year-old Brian Jack recently received the sentence from Grant County Circuit Court after being found guilty at t...
Courtney Chaffee Jul 27, 2024

Platteville Man Arrested for 3rd OWI Offense and Other Charges
On Wednesday around 11:00pm, a Hazel Green police officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle operated by 46 year old Jason Durr of Platteville for speeding. After observing signs of impairment, the...
Jul 26, 2024
Southwest Wisconsin Firefighters and EMS Receive Grants
Grant County Fire and EMS Departments have received a total of over $116,000 in federal grant funding through this year's FEMA Assistance to Firefighters grant program. A breakdown of the funding incl...
Jul 26, 2024

Darlington Celebrates 175 Years This Weekend
The City of Darlington will mark its 175th anniversary with a celebration this weekend. Darlington will hold its 175th anniversary celebration with a variety of activities on Saturday. A 175th anniver...
Jul 26, 2024

Two Vehicle Crash in Dodgeville Thursday
The Iowa County Communications Center received a report of a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of US Highway 18, and North Johns Street in Dodgeville. Thursday around 12;30pm. Dodgeville Fire, Dod...
Jul 26, 2024

Alternative Education Program at Richland Center Schools
Richland School District Administrator, Steve Board, presented an alternative education program to the Board of Education at Monday night's board meeting. He said that alternative education has proven...
Jul 25, 2024
Decision To Cancel Dairy Show Explained at Dubuque County Fair
After learning that the Iowa Department of Agriculture would require dairy cows to be tested for avian flu before being taken from a farm to a dairy cow show, members of the Dubuque County Fair Board ...
Mark Evenstad Jul 25, 2024





