Category Archives: Local News

East Dubuque Man Arrested For Assault
The Dubuque Police Department reports the arrest of 55 year old William Hoefler of East Dubuque around 8pm last Wednesday at the Dubuque Law Enforcement Center on a warrant charging assault.
Mark Evenstad Jan 02, 2024

County N and NN Re-Open After Heavy Police Presence
The intersection of County Roads N and NN is reopened Friday afternoon after Iowa County authorities were investigating in the area. The Iowa County Sheriff's Office sent an alert out around 1:45 p.m....
Courtney Chaffee Dec 30, 2023

Dubuque City Council Approves 911 Communications Center
The Dubuque City Council on Friday approved an updated agreement for the funding structure of the county's new proposed 911 emergency communications center. The new agreement splits the cost of operat...
Courtney Chaffee Dec 30, 2023

Platteville Man Sentenced for Controlled Substance Violations
A Platteville man has been sentenced to 15 years in prison after authorities found drugs in his vehicle following a high-speed chase in Dubuque. 34-year-old Timothy Dress recently received the sentenc...
Courtney Chaffee Dec 30, 2023

Wisconsin Flags Ordered to Half Staff
Gov. Tony Evers on Thursday ordered flags to fly at half-staff in honor of the late Sen. Herb Kohl. Flags will remain at half-staff until Kohl's interment. Kohl's philanthropic foundation announced We...
Dec 29, 2023

Open House For Dubuque Y Early Learning Center
An open house is scheduled for Saturday at the Dubuque Y Early Learning Center. It begins at 1pm. This new facility will offer child care for children six weeks through preschool during the school yea...
Mark Evenstad Dec 29, 2023

Darlington's Police Chief Leaving For Private Sector
Darlington's police chief is stepping down after 30 years with the department to accept a job in the private sector. Police Chief Jason King informed the public of his impending departure on December ...
Dec 29, 2023

One Person Injured in One Vehicle Crash
Authorities said one person was injured in a one-vehicle crash last week in Dubuque County. 66 year old Patricia Even of Cascade, was taken by ambulance to a hospital for treatment. According to the D...
Mark Evenstad Dec 28, 2023

Sundown Mountain and Chestnut Mountain Closed
Sundown Mountain in Dubuque was closed yesterday and says it will be closed through at least tomorrow because of the recent wet and warmer weather. Likewise, Chestnut Mountain Resort in Galena says th...
Mark Evenstad Dec 28, 2023

UW-La Crosse Fires Chancellor
The UW Board of Regents has unanimously voted Wednesday to fire UWL Chancellor Joe Gow after allegedly discovering videos on porn websites featuring him and his wife. According to reports, Gow and his...
Dec 28, 2023





