Category Archives: Local News

Hawkeye football headed to ReliaQuest Bowl, Iowa State declines game
The University of Iowa Hawkeye football team announced Sunday that they will be facing Vanderbilt in the ReliaQuest Bowl Game this New Year's. Iowa is ranked 23 while Vanderbilt is ranked 14. The team...
Courtney Chaffee Dec 08, 2025 Tom Newby / CC

Dubuque woman arrested in Dodgeville
Dodgeville Police arrested a Dubuque woman following an investigation. Saturday afternoon the Iowa County Sheriff's Deputies assisted the Dodgeville Police Department with a theft investigation at a b...
Courtney Chaffee Dec 08, 2025

La Crosse woman arrested for drugs in Arena
Iowa County Sheriff's Department arrested an Arena man on drug charges following a traffic stop. On Saturday at 11:20 AM an Iowa County Deputy conducted a traffic stop on Highway 14 and Hayward Crossi...
Courtney Chaffee Dec 08, 2025

Dodgeville woman arrested for 2nd offense OWI
A Dodgeville man was arrested for 2nd offense OWI following a crash. Early Saturday evening the Iowa County Communications Center received a report of a one-vehicle slide off near County Road YZ and B...
Courtney Chaffee Dec 08, 2025

Arena man arrested for child porn
An Arena man was arrested Friday morning on charges child pornography charges. Friday just before 7:30 AM, Iowa County Sheriff's Deputies arrested a subject near the intersection of Helena Road and Sc...
Courtney Chaffee Dec 08, 2025

Tri-State Mayors Highlight Regional Wins at Dubuque Chamber Breakfast
Eight municipal leaders from the tri-state area took part in the Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce's Tri-State Mayors Breakfast on Friday. Dubuque Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Molly Grover exp...
Courtney Chaffee Dec 08, 2025

WGLR Holiday Auction this Saturday - get your bidder number now
The 2025 WGLR Holiday Auction is this Saturday in Lancaster. The auction kicks off at 8:15 AM. You can call 608-723-5106 today from 10 am to noon and from 1-3 PM to get your bidder numbers before the ...
Courtney Chaffee Dec 03, 2025

Platteville middle school staff member injured on school grounds
A staff member at Platteville Middle School was transported for medical care following an injury on school grounds. On Wednesday, the Kim Zielinski, the Platteville Middle School Principal, sent an em...
Courtney Chaffee Dec 03, 2025 GotCredit / CC

Chestnut Mountain and Sundown Mountain opening this weekend
Two area ski resorts plan to open for the season this weekend. Sundown Mountain Resort is scheduled to open Friday, Dec. 5, with operating hours from 3 to 9 p.m., according to a press release. The res...
Courtney Chaffee Dec 03, 2025 jag_cz / Depositphotos.com

Dubuque City Council considers ending contract with Denver Air
The Dubuque City Council is considering ending its contract with the city airport's sole commercial airline after more than $3.6 million in investments to maintain the service. Mayor Brad Cavanagh sai...
Courtney Chaffee Dec 03, 2025





