Category Archives: Local News

Woman from Minneapolis arrested in Mineral Point
On Sunday just after 1 PM Iowa County Communication Center received a report of a stolen vehicle on Hwy 151 near the township of Mineral Point. Mineral Point Police and Iowa County Sheriff's Deputies ...
Courtney Chaffee Jun 24, 2024

Arena woman arrested in Dubuque
Dubuque Police arrested 32-year-old Ashley L. Roth of Arena, Wis., at 6 a.m. Friday at Dubuque Law Enforcement Center on a warrant charging tampering with a witness and first-degree harassment.
Courtney Chaffee Jun 22, 2024

DHS and DRW announce potential leak of personal information
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) announced Friday the protected health information of nearly 20,000 Wisconsin Medicaid members might have been exposed due to a "security incident" wit...
Courtney Chaffee Jun 22, 2024

Darlington woman pleads to lesser charge in attempted homicide case
A woman accused of poisoning her husband in 2022, sending him into a coma, has pleaded no contest to lesser charges in the case. 51-year-old Amanda Chapin, formerly of Monroe was charged with attempte...
Courtney Chaffee Jun 22, 2024

Four Injured in Dubuque Accident
Police say four people were injured this week in a car crash near the Julien Dubuque Bridge. 78-year-old David Sherman, 35-year-old Mary Betwell, 13-year-old Terrina Betwell, and 13-year-old Arina Bet...
Courtney Chaffee Jun 22, 2024

New City Administrator for Lancaster
The Lancaster City Council named a new city administrator this week with the hiring of Michael Kuchta. Kuchta previously served as town administrator in La Pointe. His salary in Lancaster will be $100...
Courtney Chaffee Jun 22, 2024

Uncertain Future for Platteville Swim and Dance Teams
The future of the Platteville/Lancaster boy and girls swim teams, as well as the Platteville High School fall dance team are in jeopardy. The Plattteville School District faces a budget deficit after ...
Courtney Chaffee Jun 22, 2024

Woman Arrested for OWI in Dodgeville
On Friday just after 3:30 PM Iowa County Communications Center received a report of a possible intoxicated driver. Officers were able to make contact on Bennett Rd in the city of Dodgeville. As a resu...
Courtney Chaffee Jun 22, 2024

New Battery Plant to Open in Fennimore
In July, Wisconsin Battery Co. will start a five-year lease on the approximately 10,000-square-foot former Family Dollar building on U.S. 61 on the north side of Fennimore. The company is also looking...
Courtney Chaffee Jun 22, 2024

Mining and Rollo Jamison Museum Seeks Volunteers For July 4th
The Mining & Rollo Jamison Museum is searching for volunteers to assist with their Independance Day and Heritage Day Celebrations on Thursday, July 4, from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. There are many diffe...
Jun 21, 2024





