Category Archives: Local News

Gov. Evers final State of the State address scheduled in February
Governor Tony Evers will deliver his final State of the State address next month. The Democratic governor's eighth State of the State address is scheduled for February 17th. Typically, the State of th...
Courtney Chaffee Jan 05, 2026 Governor Tony Evers Official Portrait

Applications open for 79th Alice in Dairyland
Applications are now open for the next Alice in Dairyland. Those interested have until January 30th to apply to be the 79th Alice in Dairyland. Applicants should have an interest in Wisconsin agricult...
Courtney Chaffee Jan 05, 2026

Hannah Dugan resigns following felony obstruction conviction
Former Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan resigns. The 66-year-old Dugan resigned Saturday, effective immediately, following her federal felony conviction last month for obstructing law enforcement a...
Courtney Chaffee Jan 05, 2026 Blogtrepreneur / CC

Greater Dubuque Development Corp. names new President and CEO
The Greater Dubuque Development Corporation has named their next President and CEO. Effective January 12, Jason White will succeed Rick Dickinson, who is retiring after more than three decades in the ...
Courtney Chaffee Jan 05, 2026

Platteville contracting with new company for building permits
The City of Platteville is working with a new company for building permits. Building permit applications can now be submitted directly to General Engineering Company through their online portal at gen...
Courtney Chaffee Jan 05, 2026

Local lawmakers respond to Saturday's Venezuela mission
In the wake of Saturday morning's strikes in Venezuela and the capture of president Nicols Maduro, Wisconsin lawmakers shared their reactions. Senator Tammy Baldwin called the operation 'unauthorized'...
Courtney Chaffee Jan 05, 2026 GotCredit / CC
1 dead in farm accident in Clayton County
The Clayton County Sheriff's Office is investigating a fatal farm accident that occurred on Monday, December 29 in rural Holy Cross. Preliminary findings indicate the victim was working on the farm wh...
Courtney Chaffee Jan 05, 2026

Two people are dead in officer involved shooting in Dubuque
Two people are dead following an officer involved shooting in Dubuque. Sunday shortly before 1 AM, an officer from the Dubuque Police Department observed a physical fight in front of Odd Fellows bar. ...
Courtney Chaffee Jan 05, 2026

Reflections in the Park hosts second walk-through event
Reflections in the Park in Dubuque is offering another Walk-Through Night. The new event will be held Sunday, January 4th from 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM The final opportunity to drive through be Saturday, Jan...
Courtney Chaffee Dec 31, 2025

DHS announces funding to be used for various rural health programs
The recently announced funding for the Wisconsin Department of Health Services through the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services will be used to create a stronger and more accessible health car...
Courtney Chaffee Dec 31, 2025





