Category Archives: Local News

Platteville Fire
There were no injuries to report from a structure fire over the weekend. The Platteville Fire Department was paged about 8:30 Saturday Night to 2492 State Road 81. Fire Chief Ryan Simmons said enroute...
Courtney Chaffee Apr 29, 2024 brett jordan / CC

Woman Strikes Unoccupied Vehicle in Argyle
Deputies with the Lafayette County Sheriff's department reported that 18 year old Cheyenne McKay of Ridgeway was traveling in her vehicle on North State Street in Argyle Sunday just after 6am when she...
Apr 29, 2024

DATCP To Treat Local Areas For Spongy Moth
The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) plans to treat select areas in nine western Wisconsin counties for spongy moth (Lymantria dispar) starting in May. Reside...
Apr 29, 2024

Archbishop Releases Statement About Arrest of Rev. Leo Riley
Archbishop of Dubuque Thomas Zinkula has released a statement regarding the sexual abuse allegations against former Dubuque priest Leo Riley. Investigators say Riley sexually assaulted four altar boys...
Mark Evenstad Apr 29, 2024

Julien Dubuque International Film Festival Continues
The 13th annual Julien Dubuque International Film Festival continues through Sunday at various locations around Dubuque. Screenings begin at 10 a.m. each day. Artists involved with the films will give...
Mark Evenstad Apr 26, 2024

Platteville Man Found Guilty of Assault
A Platteville man has been found guilty of battery for assaulting a man who stabbed him. A Lafayette County jury found 46 year old Emil Melssen guilty of substantial battery with intent to cause bodil...
Apr 26, 2024

Grant County Humane Society Must Pay Taxes on Property
The Platteville Common Council has determined that the Grant County Humane Society is responsible for paying over $16,000 in property taxes on the building it purchased last year. While the Grant Coun...
Apr 26, 2024

Mount Horeb Man Arrested in Iowa County
On Wednesday, just after 5 PM, The Linden Police Department with the assistance of Iowa County Sheriff's Deputy and K9-Sam, conducted a traffic stop on US Highway 18 near County Road J in the Township...
Apr 26, 2024

Green County Sheriff Skatrud To Retire
After 43 years in law enforcement, Green County Sheriff Jeff Skatrud is stepping down. In a Facebook announcement Wednesday, Skatrud said he will retire on June 30, saying it's been an honor and a pri...
Apr 26, 2024

Trump To Be in Wisconsin Next Week
Former President Donald Trump's campaign announced that Trump will make another stop in Wisconsin next week. Trump will be in Waukesha May 1 to hold a rally discussing his opponent President Joe Biden...
Apr 26, 2024 Matt Johnson / CC





