Category Archives: Local News

Note with concerning comments found at Dodgeville School
Dodgeville Schools and local law enforcement are actively investigating a note with concerning comments. In an email sent to parents Thursday afternoon, the school states a note with concerning commen...
Courtney Chaffee Oct 24, 2025 GotCredit / CC

Man seriously injured following disturbance at Old Chicago
Police said a man struck and seriously injured another man with a broken bottle during a disturbance at a Dubuque restaurant. 60-year-old Colin B. Elson of Baudette, Minn., was arrested Monday evening...
Courtney Chaffee Oct 24, 2025 GotCredit / CC

Dubuque Initiatives' rebate program for flights extended
An initiative to boost flights at Dubuque Regional Airport is being extended through the end of this year. A rebate program sponsored by Dubuque Initiatives allows consumers to receive a $100 reimburs...
Courtney Chaffee Oct 24, 2025

Julien Dubuque Bridge repairs in 2026 will spark closures
Iowa transportation officials expect a series of Julien Dubuque Bridge repairs to begin in the spring or summer of next year. A press released issued this week by Iowa Department of Transportation sta...
Courtney Chaffee Oct 24, 2025 Hannah Rosen / CC
Motorcyclist died this week following September crash
Thursday morning, the Lafayette County Sheriff's Office was notified by the Lafayette County Coroner's Office that 65-year-old Danny G. Burkhalter of South Wayne, passed away on Tuesday, October 21, a...
Courtney Chaffee Oct 24, 2025
One person killed in crash near Galena
Authorities said one person was killed Tuesday in Jo Daviess County when their vehicle struck a tree and caught fire. Authorities are withholding the name of the deceased until family members can be n...
Courtney Chaffee Oct 21, 2025

Galena hosts annual Halloween parade this weekend
The city of Galena will host its 45th annual Halloween parade and festival this weekend. The festivities will take place Saturday, Oct. 25, in downtown Galena. The announcement states that the Univers...
Courtney Chaffee Oct 21, 2025

Fond du Lac County District Attorney running for Wisconsin Attorney General
The top law enforcer in Fond du Lac County is looking to become the top cop in the state. Fond du Lac County District Attorney Eric Toney announced he's running for Wisconsin Attorney General in the 2...
Courtney Chaffee Oct 21, 2025

Legislation passes bill to ban license plate flipping devices
Wisconsin lawmakers have passed legislation that would ban high-tech license plate flipping devices, bringing the state one signature away from outlawing gadgets that allow drivers to hide their plate...
Courtney Chaffee Oct 21, 2025

Jo Daviess County Courthouse to reopen next week
The Jo Daviess County Courthouse is opening next week following a nearly $18 million facelift. The courthouse has been under renovations since the spring of 2024 to reconfigure its interior and enhanc...
Courtney Chaffee Oct 21, 2025 GotCredit / CC





