Category Archives: Local News

Trump Removed From Illinois Ballot
An Illinois judge has removed former President Donald Trump from the state's ballot. The surprise move is the latest action based on arguments around the nation involving the "Insurrectionist Ban" und...
Mar 01, 2024 Matt Johnson / CC

Possible Drug Overdose Investigated in Cobb
The Iowa County Communications Center received a report of a possible overdose at a residence on South Wilson Street in the Village of Cobb Thursday around 9pm. Iowa County Sheriff's Deputies and K9- ...
Mar 01, 2024

Car Runs Into Power Pole in Iowa County
A car struck a power pole on Highway 133 near Leaches Crossing Road in the Township of Clyde Thursday around 6:30am. The Lone Rock Fire Department, Lone Rock EMS, Alliant Energy, and Iowa County Sheri...
Mar 01, 2024

Two Overnight Fire in Bloomington
The Bloomington Fire Department responded twice on Thursday Afternoon. Fire Chief Tom Hoffman said firefighters were called about 2 pm to the Larry and Jenny Toberman Farm on Meister Road where corn f...
Courtney Chaffee Mar 01, 2024 Mahesh Kularatne / CC

Richland Center Man Arrested After Fight Over a Relationship
A man from Richland Center-19 year old Zayden Miller was arrested on a number of charges according to the Richland Center Police Department. Authorities were notified on Tuesday of a fight involving o...
Courtney Chaffee Mar 01, 2024

Argyle Man Sentenced To Prison For Slashing Woman He Lived With
A former Argyle man accused of attempted first degree intentional homicide for slashing the throat of a woman he lived with has been sentenced to 15 years in prison. 32-year-old Joseph Wallgren was se...
Feb 29, 2024

Cryptocurrency Scams on the Rise
Richland County Sheriff Clay Porter wants to update the community on the increase in cryptocurrency type scams. Cryptocurrency is defined as digital and/or virtual currency with the records being main...
Feb 29, 2024

Platteville Tourism Enjoyed Excellent Year in 2023
Platteville area leaders this week applauded early indicators that 2023 was another standout year for tourism. Platteville Regional Chamber Director Wayne Wodarz presented an annual tourism report to ...
Feb 29, 2024

Two Members of Clayton County Sheriffs Department Given Awards of Merit
Two members of the Clayton County Sheriff's Department have been given Awards of Merit from Grant County Sheriff Nate Dreckman. Deputy Dylan Rumph and Dispatcher Tabitha Chambers were recognized for t...
Courtney Chaffee Feb 29, 2024

Blanchardville Man Arrested For Violating Protection Order
The Iowa County Communication Center received a report of a protection order violation Tuesday around 1:30pm. Deputies contacted, and later, arrested 37 year old Richard Stone of Blanchardville for Vi...
Feb 28, 2024 Jobs For Felons Hub / CC





