Category Archives: Local News

Fatal UTV Crash Near Prairie du Chien
One person is dead and another person was injured in a UTV crash that occurred on St. Feriole Island near Prairie du Chien Saturday. According to the Prairie du Chien Police Department, at around 6pm ...
May 31, 2022

Drug Arrests After Traffic Stop in Cuba City
Two people from Cuba City have been arrested following a traffic stop last week in Cuba City. Authorities report 29 year old Jalysa Turner was arrested and charged with Operating Under the Influence-F...
May 31, 2022

Montfort Man Dies After Lawn Mower Overturns on Him
An Iowa County man was killed when a lawnmower he was riding overturned on Sunday morning. Officials with the Iowa County Sheriff's Department were asked to assist with locating a man who had not retu...
May 31, 2022

South Wayne Woman Gets Arrested For Domestic Dispute
Deputies with the Lafayette County Sheriff's Department responded to a residence on South McKnight Street in South Wayne Sunday just before noon for a domestic dispute. As a result, 29 year old Jolee ...
May 31, 2022

Illinois Man Injured in Motorcycle Crash Near Shullsburg
A man from Illinois was injured in a motorcycle crash in Lafayette County Sunday shortly before 4pm. According to the Lafayette County Sheriff's Department, 55 year old Robert Greenfield of Lostant, I...
May 31, 2022

High Gas Prices Mill Probably Go Higher
As of Monday, gas prices in Wisconsin and across the country are at the highest level ever. AAA spokesperson Nick Jarmusz says the problem will likely only get worse as we are at the highest gas price...
May 31, 2022

Sex Offender Release
Lafayette County authorities are notifying the public of a sex offender being released to the area. Officials say 45-year-old Jason Schmidt is set to be released on or before June 7th, and will reside...
May 27, 2022

Grant County Business Robberies
Authorities are continuing to investigate a series of burglaries at Grant County-area businesses. A release from the Lancaster Police Department says their office has received reports of two burglarie...
May 27, 2022 GotCredit / CC

Fennimore Police Warning About Toy Guns
Law enforcement officials in Grant County are asking parents to talk to kids about toy guns in public places. According to a social media post by the Fennimore Police Department, officers were alerted...
May 27, 2022

Inclusive Playground Costs Exceed City Budget
City of Platteville officials and a community group are both seeking additional funding after bids for a planned inclusive playground came back well above budget. In a report, at a meeting this week, ...
May 27, 2022