Category Archives: Local News

The University of Wisconsin System announced the launch of a new educational initiative designed to help Wisconsin residents better understand artificial intelligence and its growing role in daily lif...

Attorney General Brenna Bird is leading 24 states in a brief asking the United States Supreme Court to rule that Massachusetts's pork ban is unconstitutional. Massachusetts's "Question 3" pork ban pre...

Southern Wisconsin's favorite shortcut is back open. The Merrimac Ferry resumed operations Tuesday, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation said. The ferry runs for free 24 hours a day, 7 days a we...

The daughter of Wisconsin State Sen. Jesse James of Altoona was formally charged Monday with stealing more than $32,000 from his campaign account while serving as his treasurer. 30-year-old Elizabeth ...

No injuries were reported following a two-vehicle crash in Lafayette County. Monday afternoon, a Lafayette County deputy responded to Locust ST in Blanchardville for a two-vehicle accident. 52-year-ol...

Community First Bank announced part of their long-term leadership succession plan. The Board of Directors has approved the transition of Dan Klahn from the dual role of President & Chief Executive...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development's Rural Business Cooperative Service Administrator announced $140.2 million across nine states through the Timber Production and Expansion Guarante...

Attorney General Josh Kaul co-led a coalition of 21 attorneys general in suing the Trump administration over new funding conditions imposed on all U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) programs, grant...

The Iowa County Sheriff's Department is sharing the weekly call volume of their 911 Communications Center. Last week, from March 15, 2026 - March 21, 2026 the Iowa County 911 Communication Center hand...

Gov. Tony Evers signed a key bill supporting Wisconsin's FoodShare program on Monday, according to a release. Assembly Bill 180, now 2025 Wisconsin Act 116, is designed to reduce FoodShare payment err...