Category Archives: Local News
Storm Stories & Reports following the April 14 storms
The National Weather Service confirmed an EF2 tornado in the Town of Lisbon Tuesday. Maximum winds were 120 mph and the path length 3.2 miles. The NWS said the duration was six minutes. Vernon ...
Apr 21, 2026 texaus1 / CC
Cooke for Congress releases statement regarding Eric Swalwell
The Cooke for Congress campaign has released a statement regarding the allegations of sexual misconduct by a California Congressman. Rebecca Cooke is appalled by the allegations against Eric Swalwell ...
Apr 13, 2026
UW Athletic Director moving on
The University of Wisconsin's athletic director is moving on. The State Journal and Sports Business Journal report Chris McIntosh will become deputy commissioner for strategy at the Big Ten. An All-Am...
Apr 13, 2026
Senator Marklein announces re-election campaign
State Senator Howard Marklein announced today that he will seek re-election to represent the 17th Senate District in the Wisconsin State Senate. Marklein will begin circulating nomination papers on Ap...
Apr 13, 2026
Iowa County deputies arrest Fitchburg man after reports of van swerving
Iowa County deputies arrested a Fitchburg man on suspicion of drunk driving after receiving multiple calls about a white work van swerving across both lanes on U.S. Highway 18-151 and slowing traffic....
Apr 13, 2026
Two deaths in Wisconsin's athletic scene over the weekend
Two deaths from Wisconsin's athletic scene this weekend. Former Brewers manager, Phil Garner and Badgers assistant coach, Craig Counsell both passed away over the weekend. Phil Garner, who was 76, pas...
Apr 13, 2026
Two arrested in separate incidents in Iowa County
Saturday evening 41-year-old Amanda Wells was arrested on charges of Disorderly Conduct-Use of a Weapon and Resisting or Obstructing an Officer after a reported disturbance at a residence on Wells Str...
Apr 13, 2026
Vernon County Sheriffs investigate illegal deer carcass dumping
The Vernon County Sheriff's Department is investigating illegal dumping of deer carcasses. The location is on Highway 61 between Readstown and Soldiers Grove, WI at the border with Crawford County. Se...
Apr 13, 2026 Scott Davidson / CC
Doc Rivers no longer Milwaukee Bucks head coach
Doc Rivers is reportedly out as head coach of the Milwaukee Bucks after one of the franchise's worst seasons in recent memory. According to ESPN, Rivers is leaving the team and the Bucks will pay out ...
Apr 13, 2026 popo.uw23
One arrested following Iowa County traffic stop
Friday evening Iowa County law enforcement conducted a traffic stop on East North Street near the intersection of North Main Street in Dodgeville. As a result, 25-year-old Madaea M. Wegmann was arrest...
Apr 13, 2026
