Category Archives: Local News

Snowfall Totals From Mid-April Snowstorm
Meteorologists report that Dubuque officially received 2.4 inches of snow overnight, while higher amounts fell in northern parts of the tri-state area. According to the National Weather Service, Dubuq...
Mark Evenstad Apr 17, 2023

Vehicle Slides Off Highway 151 in Iowa County
Iowa County officials received a report of a one vehicle slide off on Highway 151 near Exit 37 just after 9:30pm Sunday. Iowa County Deputies, Mineral Point Fire and Mineral Point EMS responded to the...
Apr 17, 2023

Two Injured In Single Vehicle Crash on Highway 151
Iowa County authorities received a report of a one vehicle crash on Highway 151 in Lafayette County Sunday night just before 7pm. Iowa County Deputies, Mineral Point Police, Mineral Point Fire and Min...
Apr 17, 2023

A.Y. McDonald Plans To Have Foundry Constructed in Dickeyville
Leaders of A. Y. McDonald Manufacturing Company in Dubuque have announced plans to construct a brass foundry in Dickeyville. According to A.Y. McDonald, pending certain approvals, the company will beg...
Apr 17, 2023

Highway 78 in Lafayette County To Be Reduced To One Lane
Work is scheduled to begin next week on Highway 78 in Lafayette County, near Gratiot. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation has announced that the highway is set to be reduced to one lane between...
Apr 17, 2023 Hannah Rosen / CC

Proposal Calls For Guns To Be Allowed On School Grounds
A new proposal in the Wisconsin legislature could mean licensed gun owners would be able to carry firearms on school grounds. The bill's author, State Representative Scott Allen, says the goal is to a...
Apr 17, 2023 Rob Bixby / CC

Platteville Inclusive Playground Nearing Completion
The brand-new Platteville Inclusive Playground is now just weeks away from completion, and leaders on the project say when it's complete, it'll break barriers. The 21,000 square foot play space will a...
Apr 14, 2023

Lancaster Daycare Gets Another Year To Find New Home
Maple Street Kids Daycare in Lancaster now has an extra year to find a new home after the Lancaster School Board approved extending the day care's lease at a district building. According to a report, ...
Apr 14, 2023

Iowa Man Arrested On Highway 18-151
An Iowa County Sheriff's Deputy conducted a traffic stop on US Highway 18-151 near Mile Marker 48 Thursday nght around 11:30pm. One of the occupants of the vehicle was identified and determined to hav...
Apr 14, 2023

Bill Would Prohibit Banning Certain Dog Breeds
An Iowa bill that would prevent cities and counties from banning specific dog breeds could impact several local communities that already prohibit residents from owning pit bulls. House File 651, which...
Mark Evenstad Apr 14, 2023





