Category Archives: Local News
Bear Has Made Its Way Out Of Dubuque
Officials say a black bear that gained online fame for its time in Dubuque has left the city. Dubuque County Conservation Director Brian Preston confirmed Tuesday that the black bear seen across town ...
Mark Evenstad Jun 19, 2024

Grant County Fair All Event Passes
Time is running out to get a discount on the All Event Pass for the Grant County Fair. The pass usually runs $40 and includes admission on the fairgrounds and all grandstand events. If you purchase th...
Courtney Chaffee Jun 18, 2024 chrisdorney / Depositphotos.com

Governor Appoints New Sheriff For Green County
Governor Tony Evers has appointed Cody Kanable as Green County Sheriff. The appointment filled a vacancy created by Sheriff Jeffrey Skatrud's retirement. Kanable will start in his new role on June 30 ...
Jun 18, 2024

Traffic Stop Results in 2 Arrests in Iowa County
An Iowa County Sheriff's Deputy conducted a traffic stop near mile marker 53, in the Township of Ridgeway Monday around 9pm. As a result, 27 year old Elizabeth Gehler of Blue River was arrested and ch...
Jun 18, 2024

Platteville Man Arrested By Dubuque Police
A man from Platteville was arrested by Dubuque Police Saturday. 40 year old Justin Silvers was arrested around 9:30 p.m. Saturday in the 200 block of East 26th Street on a charge of possession of drug...
Jun 18, 2024

Heat Advisory Continues Today
A tri-state area heat advisory has local officials urging residents to take precautions to stay safe during a week of extreme high temperatures. Peak afternoon heat indices of 95 to 100 degrees and ov...
Jun 18, 2024 jean pierre gallot / CC

Heat Advisory Issued Thru Tuesday Night
Forecasters warn that high temperatures and increasing humidity levels the next couple of days could increase the risk of heat-related illnesses. The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisor...
Jun 17, 2024

Truck and Boat Trailer Jacknifes, Driver Leaves Scene
Officials with the Grant County Sheriff's Office were notified of a one-vehicle crash on County Highway Q East near the intersection with Stanek Road in Castle Rock Township Friday just after 4pm. A w...
Jun 17, 2024

Two Vehicle Crash in Grant County
The Grant County Sheriff's Office responded to a report of a two vehicle crash on Highway 18 near Patch Grove Thursday around 6am. 44 year old David Drone of Bloomington was operating his Ford Ranger ...
Jun 17, 2024

Viroqua Man Charged With Drunk Driving Causing Injury
A Viroqua man allegedly involved in a drunk driving accident is bound over for trial. 38-year-old Brett Burkum faces five charges including Operating While Intoxicated-Causing Injury. According to a c...
Jun 17, 2024





