Category Archives: Local News

Arena man arrested following disturbance
Saturday morning the Iowa County Communications Center received a report of a disturbance that occurred earlier at a residence on Demby Road in Arena township. Iowa County Sheriff's Deputies responded...
Courtney Chaffee Nov 03, 2025

Dodgeville man arrested on outstanding warrant
Friday afternoon, the Dodgeville Police Department, with assistance from the Iowa County Sheriff's Office, arrested 21-year-old Jassaint A. Minett of Dodgeville, on an outstanding warrant. Minett was ...
Courtney Chaffee Nov 03, 2025

One person injured following brakes malfunctioning causing a crash
Friday morning Argyle Fire, Argyle EMS, and a deputy responded to County C, Argyle Township for a one vehicle accident. 21-year-old Nickolas O. Strasburg of Jefferson was traveling on County C when hi...
Courtney Chaffee Nov 03, 2025

Intersection closed temporarily following semi hitting a traffic light
Friday evening the Iowa County Communications Center received multiple reports of a traffic light being struck by a semi-truck at the intersection of Highway 18 and North Bequette Street in Dodgeville...
Courtney Chaffee Nov 03, 2025

Monroe High School construction continues
Walls are rising and excitement is building in Monroe as construction continues on the district's brand-new high school, a project leaders say will transform how students learn and connect with their ...
Courtney Chaffee Oct 30, 2025 GotCredit / CC

Head Start programs through SWCAP close starting Monday due to shutdown
The Southwestern Wisconsin Community Action Program will close its nine preschool Head Start classrooms on Monday as the federal government shutdown stretches into its fourth week. The closure affects...
Courtney Chaffee Oct 30, 2025 GotCredit / CC

White House denies Wisconsin's hazard mitigation grant request
The White House is denying more disaster aid for six Wisconsin counties impacted by the historic flooding back in August. The state's request for hazard mitigation funding for Milwaukee, Waukesha, Oza...
Courtney Chaffee Oct 30, 2025

Platteville seeks applicants for District 4 Alderperson
The City of Platteville Common Council is seeking applicants to fill the District 4 Alderperson seat vacated by Ken Kilian, who retired from his position on October 20. Applicants must reside in Distr...
Courtney Chaffee Oct 30, 2025

Linden man arrested following disturbance
Wednesday afternoon the Iowa County Communications Center received a report of a disturbance in progress at a residence on Main Street in the Village of Linden. Units from Iowa County Sheriff's Office...
Courtney Chaffee Oct 30, 2025

Dubuque schools to host presentation about AI exploitation
The Dubuque Community School District will host "Safeguarding Students: AI, Technology, and the Fight Against Exploitation" on Wednesday, Nov. 12, at 6 p.m. in Lass Auditorium at Roosevelt Middle Scho...
Courtney Chaffee Oct 30, 2025 GotCredit / CC





