Category Archives: Local News
Sen. Baldwin and Rep. Van Orden introduce legislation to support organic farmers
Sen. Tammy Baldwin and Rep. Derrick Van Orden teamed up Wednesday, announcing bipartisan legislation meant to support organic farmers and producers. The Domestic Organic Investment Act would codify th...
Dec 10, 2025 GotCredit / CC
Grand Harbor Resort sold at auction
The Grand Harbor Resort and Waterpark was up for auction Wednesday morning, at a starting price of $7.5 million. It was purchased for $7.5 million and one dollar by Riddle's Group, a Rapid City, S.D.-...
Dec 10, 2025
Wisconsin DOT unveils blackout and retro license plates
Blackout and retro yellow license plates will soon be available in the state of Wisconsin. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation Division of Motor Vehicles showcased the state's newest license pl...
Dec 10, 2025 Blackout and Retro license plates
Former John Deere employee sues for discrimination
A former John Deere executive has filed a federal gender-based discrimination lawsuit against the company. According to a report from Iowa News Now Laura Eberlin worked at Deere for 24 years and serve...
Dec 10, 2025
Sen. Grassley predicts many Iowa farmers will qualify for bailout program
Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley says the $12-billion farmer bailout program President Trump announced Monday is much-needed and he predicts a great many farmers in Iowa will qualify for it. Grassley says ...
Dec 10, 2025
Multiple people won't seek reelection in Lancaster
The City of Lancaster has announced that the Mayor, the District 1 Alderperson, and the At-Large Alderperson will not run for reelection. Mayor Stuart Harper, At-Large Alderperson Crystal Riley, and A...
Dec 10, 2025 GotCredit / CC
Darlington Mayor doesn't seek reelection
The Darlington Mayor will not run for reelection. In a recent announcement on their website the City of Darlington Mayor Mike McDermott has notified the city he will not seek reelection. McDermott's t...
Dec 10, 2025
Wisconsin expands "Move Over" law
Gov. Tony Evers signed a bill on Tuesday aimed at making roads safer. The bill broadens Wisconsin's "move over" legislation, now requiring people to slow down or change lanes when passing disabled veh...
Dec 10, 2025
Man accused of faking Green Lake drowning death finishes jail sentence
A Wisconsin man who authorities said faked his own death and fled to Europe was released from jail last week, online records show. 45-year-old Ryan Borgwardt was out of custody as of Dec. 2, online re...
Dec 09, 2025
Avalon Cinema turning 95
Avalon Cinema in Platteville is turning 95. To celebrate the theater is holding a 95th anniversary celebration tomorrow. The event starts at 5 PM with cocktails and a brief history of the theater. At ...
Dec 09, 2025
