Category Archives: Local News
Richland County approves agreement for ambulance services to 2027
The Richland County Board has decided that municipalities must sign an interim ambulance service agreement extending to January 1, 2027, to continue receiving county ambulance services. This moves bey...
Courtney Chaffee Oct 21, 2025

Sen. Baldwin calls for probe into domestic deployments of soldiers
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin joined a group calling for an official probe into the recent domestic deployments of active-duty and National Guard troops to American cities. Specifically, the Senators cal...
Courtney Chaffee Oct 21, 2025 Baldwin Tammy

City of Dubuque creates survey for park improvements
The City of Dubuque Parks and Recreation Department is set to enhance local parks with new play equipment and rubber surfacing at Gay Park, Jefferson Park, Madison Park, and near the Fuhrman Pavilion ...
Courtney Chaffee Oct 21, 2025

Bailey Zimmerman to perform at Jones County Fair
A multi-platinum country singer songwriter will appear at next year's Great Jones County Fair. Bailey Zimmerman will appear at 8 p.m. July 23 at the fair. According to an online announcement, Zimmerma...
Courtney Chaffee Oct 21, 2025

Will Martin announces candidacy for Lt. Gov.
Small business owner Will Martin announced his candidacy for Wisconsin lieutenant governor today, joining a growing field of candidates seeking to fill the seat that will be vacated by current Lt. Gov...
Courtney Chaffee Oct 21, 2025 GotCredit / CC

Black Hawk Bridge officially closed
The Black Hawk Bridge that connects Wisconsin to Iowa officially closed Monday morning, forcing commuters to find alternative routes for the next two years while crews demolish the old structure and b...
Courtney Chaffee Oct 21, 2025

Platteville Pool could open by July 1
Construction of a new pool will start shortly at Platteville Family Aquatic Center. But right now, there is not much to look at. The Common Council on Tuesday unanimously authorized construction manag...
Courtney Chaffee Oct 21, 2025

"Forests FIRST" Project aims to strengthen forest products industry
A coalition has been formed to protect Wisconsin's forests. Wisconsin Forests Forest Industry Roadmap and Strategies for Tomorrow or FIRST is a statewide initiative created to develop a strategic plan...
Courtney Chaffee Oct 21, 2025

Platteville Common Council approves resolution to support Dubuque Airport, no financial support
In a unanimous decision last week, Platteville Common Council approved a resolution expressing the city's support for Dubuque's efforts to retain commercial air service. A council memo prepared by Cit...
Courtney Chaffee Oct 21, 2025

Cassville man arrested for 2nd offense OWI
Sunday evening the Grant County Communications Center received a traffic complaint regarding a vehicle that was all over the road and almost struck an oncoming vehicle head on. A Grant County Deputy l...
Courtney Chaffee Oct 20, 2025





