Category Archives: Local News

No injuries after vehicle strike object in roadway in Ridgeway
On Friday morning the Iowa County Communications Center received report of motor vehicle crash on Highway 18/151 near County Road BB in Ridgeway Township. It was reported that the vehicle struck an ob...
Courtney Chaffee Oct 13, 2025

Four counties suspend poultry events for remainder of 2025
In an effort to prevent the spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza, the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection is suspending all poultry shows, exhibitions, swap meets...
Courtney Chaffee Oct 09, 2025

Mineral Point woman arrested for OUI
Just after noon on Wednesday, the Iowa County Communications Center received a report of a one-vehicle crash on Survey Road near Mill Creek Road in Mineral Point township. Iowa County Sheriff's Deputi...
Courtney Chaffee Oct 09, 2025

Grant County Sheriff's Department seeks information of hit-and-run at cemetery
The Grant County Sheriff's Department is investigating a hit and run that damaged a local cemetery. During the early morning of Monday, October 6, a hit and run occurred at the Blakes Prairie Cemetery...
Courtney Chaffee Oct 09, 2025

Wendt Cancer Center hosts annual Halloween event
A Dubuque health care provider will hold an annual Halloween event next week. Wendt Regional Cancer Center will hold its fifth Trunk or Treat event from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Oct. 16 at Delhi Medical Cent...
Courtney Chaffee Oct 09, 2025

Dubuque Police advocate for space study at their station
The Dubuque Police Department is advocating for a new study to tackle space issues within the department. For over 50 years, the department has been sharing its space with the county sheriff. Presentl...
Courtney Chaffee Oct 09, 2025

Rep. Todd Novak recognized with 'Friend of County Government' award
The Wisconsin Counties Association named State Representative Todd Novak of Dodgeville its 2025 Friend of County Government in recognition of his ongoing leadership and advocacy on behalf of counties ...
Courtney Chaffee Oct 09, 2025

City of Nora evacuated following train derailment in Jo Daviess County, IL
Several train cars derail in Jo Daviess County early Thursday morning, causing around 100 people to be evacuated from the area. According to the Jo Daviess County Sheriff's Office, at least 15 train c...
Courtney Chaffee Oct 09, 2025

Cuba City Fire Department pancake breakfast this weekend
A southwest Wisconsin volunteer fire department hosts a fundraising event this weekend. Cuba City Volunteer Fire Department will hold its annual pancake breakfast from 7 a.m. to noon Sunday, Oct. 12 a...
Courtney Chaffee Oct 09, 2025
Dubuque County man killed in Clayton County crash
Authorities said a Dubuque County man was killed in a crash in Clayton County. 70-year-old James Vorwald of Epworth, was pronounced dead at the scene. According to the Clayton County Sheriff's Departm...
Courtney Chaffee Oct 08, 2025





