Category Archives: Local News
Two Vehicle Accident With Injuries in Lafayette County
Deputies with the Lafayette County Sheriff's department responded to a two vehicle crash with injuries on County Highway D in Fayette Township Saturday around 12:45pm. 70 year old Edward Joestgen of M...
Sep 19, 2022
Mineral Point Teen Cited on Three Charges
A driver from Mineral Point was cited during the early morning hours Saturday. According to a release from the Lafayette County Sheriff's department,18 year old Shane Freiburger was cited for Absolute...
Sep 19, 2022
Former teammates come together for barbecue before first-ever Sun Prairie crosstown football matchup
SUN PRAIRIE, Wis. — Parents and fans in Sun Prairie witnessed the first-ever football game between the newly-split Sun Prairie East and Sun Prairie West high schools Friday night, but before tha...
Sep 16, 2022
‘It’s a really big loss’: Monona Grove community goes ‘Pink for Pyng’ in honor of teacher who died suddenly
MONONA, Wis. — Students and community members rallied together on Friday to honor a Monona Grove High School teacher who died suddenly earlier this week. Charles Pyng, a teacher and coach, died ...
Sep 16, 2022
Man sentenced to life in connection with 11 OD deaths, including Hazel Green man
A Minnesota man was sentenced this week to life in federal prison in connection with 11 fentanyl-related deaths, including the death of a Hazel Green man. 31-year-old Aaron Broussard of Minnesota was ...
Sep 14, 2022
Shullsburg Man Arrested For Disorderly Conduct
Deputies with the Lafayette County Sheriff's department responded to West Union Street in Shullsburg for a disorderly conduct complaint. As a result, 26 year old Yelsin Toj-Godinez of Shullsburg was a...
Sep 14, 2022
Galena Officials Looking For Affordable Security Camera System
After bids for a citywide security camera program exceeded the amount budgeted, Galena officials will return to working with a local energy cooperative with which they originally contracted to install...
Sep 14, 2022
WEDC adds $25M to Main Street Bounceback grant program
A grant program that supports Wisconsin small businesses got a boost Tuesday. The Main Street Bounceback program got a $25 million investment, bringing the total investment in the program to $100 mill...
Sep 14, 2022
Increase In Scams Targeting the Elderly
The Better Business Bureau is tracking an increase in scams targeting the elderly and wants to make sure your loved ones are protected. The BBB says to be mindful of scams, which often come through ph...
Sep 14, 2022
Semi-Trailer With Cattle Crashes On Highway 151
A semi-trailer hauling cattle crashed on Highway 151 just south of the Iowa / Lafayette County line shortly before 5pm Monday. 24 year old Keegan Engelbrecht was traveling north on Highway 151 and los...
Sep 13, 2022
