Category Archives: Local News
Fennimore man uses pizza to hide illegal weapon
A 48-year-old Fennimore Man is facing multiple charges after a recent traffic stop. Authorities made contact with David H. Arnold Junior following a report of a missing Glock 40 Pistol. The loaded fir...
Apr 2, 2026 belchonock / Depositphotos.com
April 7th election includes school referendums in 72 districts
2026 is a big election year for Wisconsin, with control of both houses of the Legislature as well as the governor's office up for grabs, along with congressional races that will help determine the bal...
Apr 2, 2026 hjl / CC
Wisconsin trout fishing season opens early
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is reminding anglers that the 2026-27 inland trout season will open this Saturday, April 4th and run through October 15. This year's trout harvest season ...
Apr 2, 2026
Two local communities receive significant road repair funding
State Senator Howard Marklein announced Wednesday that two local communities have received significant funding for road improvements. The Town of Patch Grove in Grant County was awarded 3.3 million do...
Apr 2, 2026 Hannah Rosen / CC
Iowa County OWI Arrest
In Iowa County, Sheriff's Deputies assisted Mount Horeb Police with a traffic stop Wednesday evening in the Township of Ridgeway. Following an investigation, 51-year-old Jeremy Edwards was arrested fo...
Apr 2, 2026 Scott Davidson / CC
Proposed Data Center facts from Grant Co. Economic Development
The possibility of an AI Data Center in Grant County has raised many questions and concerns from business and residents. Grant County Economic Development Director Ron Brisbois has provided the WGLR N...
Apr 2, 2026
Ruby's Pantry closes after more than 20 years serving Midwest families
Ruby's Pantry permanently closed Tuesday after 23 years, citing financial sustainability issues affecting its 87 regional locations The organization distributed more than 242,000 food bundles last yea...
Apr 1, 2026
Fire danger remains "very high" in Grant and surrounding counties
Fire Danger remains VERY HIGH today for Grant and surrounding counties due to a combination of wind, low humidity and dry fuels. ALL BURNING IN THE DNR FIRE PROTECTION AREA IS PROHIBITED. Residents in...
Mar 30, 2026 Mahesh Kularatne / CC
Iowa County man arrested for 2nd offense OWI and other charges
Sunday at 4:45pm, an Iowa County Sheriff's Deputy conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle on US Highway 18 near Blue River Road in the Township of Eden. Following an investigation, the operator, Germani...
Mar 30, 2026 Highway Patrol Images / CC
Medflight called to crash in Gratiot Township
Lafayette County Authorities responded to a pickup truck, semi tractor trailer accident Friday Afternoon. 19-year-old Jeremy Eicher of Orangeville, Illinois failed to stop at an intersection in Gratio...
Mar 30, 2026 Eric Chambers / CC
