Category Archives: Local News

Morgan Geyser conditional release revoked
Officials revoked Morgan Geyser's conditional release from a mental health facility in Waukesha County Court today (Tuesday). Geyser, who was serving a 40-year sentence at the Winnebago Mental Health ...
Courtney Chaffee Dec 23, 2025

Exotic pet surrender event scheduled next month in De Soto
Pet owners who can no longer care for their exotic animals will have an option to rehome them at a free surrender event next month in De Soto. J&R Aquatic Animal Rescue will host the event on Satu...
Courtney Chaffee Dec 23, 2025

Wisconsin receives $630,000 from Mercedes-Benz settlement
Wisconsin will receive over $630,000 as part of a multistate settlement with Mercedes-Benz over allegations the German automaker sold vehicles equipped with illegal emissions defeat devices, Attorney ...
Courtney Chaffee Dec 23, 2025

Multiple small winners in Wisconsin from Saturday's lottery
The Wisconsin Lottery announced that a $150,000 and a $50,000 Powerball ticket from Saturday's drawing were sold in Madison and Janesville. The $50,000 winning ticket was sold at Kwik Trip on Fish Hat...
Courtney Chaffee Dec 23, 2025

Gov. Evers extends energy emergency declaration
Gov. Tony Evers on Monday signed an executive order extending an energy emergency declaration in the state, citing continued pipeline disruptions. Evers first declared an energy emergency on Dec. 5, c...
Courtney Chaffee Dec 23, 2025 Governor Tony Evers Official Portrait

Dubuque Airport offering to reimburse ground transportation
The Dubuque Regional Airport is offering to reimburse additional ground transportation for travelers that have flights scheduled from Dubuque, but return after Denver Air's contract is terminated. Den...
Courtney Chaffee Dec 22, 2025 GotCredit / CC

Muscoda man arrested for 4th offense OWI
A Muscoda man was arrested in Willow Springs for 4th offense OWI. Saturday evening a Lafayette County Deputy responded to Highway 23 in Willow Springs Township for a traffic offense. As a result, 38-y...
Courtney Chaffee Dec 22, 2025

Two arrested for drugs in Mineral Point
Two people were arrested on drug charges in Mineral Point. Saturday evening the Iowa County Communications Center received a report of a suspicious vehicle on County Road Y near Governor Dodge Road in...
Courtney Chaffee Dec 22, 2025
Potosi man dead following UTV crash in Darlington
One person is dead following a UTV crash in Darlington. Early Sunday morning, the Lafayette County Sheriff's Office Dispatch Center received a 911 call reporting a UTV crash with injuries in the 13000...
Courtney Chaffee Dec 22, 2025
Former Dubuque priest accused of sex abuse has died
A priest who formerly worked in Dubuque and faced allegations of sexual abuse has died. In a social media post, the Diocese of Venice in Florida confirmed t69-year-old Father Leo Riley passed away on ...
Courtney Chaffee Dec 19, 2025





