Category Archives: Local News

Ridglan Farms asks law enforcement for help to prevent potential mass theft
Ridglan Farms has reached out to state and federal law enforcement in hopes of preventing a potential mass theft of animals from its facility. In a press release, Ridglan Farms said an activist posted...
Courtney Chaffee Jan 14, 2026

Man arrested in Waupaca County 21x over legal limit
A 41-year-old man is behind bars after the Waupaca County Sheriff's Office said he tested 21 times over the legal alcohol limit. Sheriff's deputies responded to the area of Highway 10 and County Road ...
Courtney Chaffee Jan 14, 2026 Scott Davidson / CC

Dubuque hosted Special Olympics Winter Games
Every year Dubuque hosts more than 300 athletes and Unified partners for the annual Special Olympics Winter Games. Throughout the day on Monday and Tuesday athletes competed in Alpine skiing, cross co...
Courtney Chaffee Jan 14, 2026

Dubuque officials highlight increase in flu activity
The City of Dubuque's Health Services Department is joining other local public health leaders, including Dubuque County Public Health, the Dubuque Visiting Nurse Association (VNA), and infection preve...
Courtney Chaffee Jan 13, 2026

Dodgeville man arrested on 6 counts of bail jumping
A Dodgeville man was arrested on multiple charges including six counts of felony bail jumping. Monday afternoon the Iowa County Sheriff's Deputies assisted Dodgeville Police Officers with the arrest o...
Courtney Chaffee Jan 13, 2026

Iowa County 911 call volumes: January 4-10, 2026
The Iowa County Sheriff's Department is sharing their 911 call volumes for last week from January 4 through January 10. Over the past week, the Iowa County 911 Communication Center handled a total of ...
Courtney Chaffee Jan 13, 2026

Van Orden to miss votes for wife's surgery
Congressman Derrick Van Orden will temporarily miss votes as his wife undergoes a scheduled surgical procedure. A press release from Van Orden's office states he began missing votes on Monday, but his...
Courtney Chaffee Jan 13, 2026

One arrested for meth in Mineral Point
One person was arrested for drugs following a report of a suspicious person. Friday afternoon the Iowa County Communications Center received a report of a suspicious person at a business on Branger Dr...
Courtney Chaffee Jan 12, 2026

Multi-state tater tot recall
Nearly 40,000 tater tots were recalled in multiple states. According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), McCain Foods USA Inc. has initiated a voluntary recall of two frozen potato products due...
Courtney Chaffee Jan 12, 2026 outchill / Depositphotos.com

Senator Marklein to host listening session
Senator Howard Marklein announced a series of listening sessions for residents of the 17th Senate District. All residents of the 17th Senate District are invited to attend. The listening sessions are ...
Courtney Chaffee Jan 12, 2026





