Category Archives: Local News

Mineral Point Man Arrested For Violating No Contact Order
Authorities in Iowa County received a report of a Mineral Point man in violation of a no contact order at an address on High Street in Mineral Point Tuesday around 10:30am. Mineral Point Police respon...
Jul 06, 2022

Judge To Gableman: Don't Delete Any Records
Former state Supreme Court Justice Michael Gableman has been ordered not to delete any records - even if no one has asked to see them. Dane County Circuit Judge Jacob Frost issued the order Tuesday. I...
Jul 06, 2022

Roadway Flooding Has Receeded
There have been reports of roadway flooding because of heavy rain the past few days. According to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, all lanes are back open on Highway 104 at County B in Gree...
Jul 06, 2022

Murder Trail For Avoca Man Begins in Iowa County
Opening statements have begun in the murder trial of 21 year old Sean Picket of Avoca. Pickett faces one count of first-degree intentional homicide for the May 2021 death of his mother, 54 year old Su...
Jul 05, 2022

Semi Rollover Crash with Injuries
Two people were injured when a semi truck and trailer rolled on Highway 151 near Dickeyville Monday around 5pm. According to the Grant County Sheriff's department, 34 year old Tahir Ali of Madison was...
Jul 05, 2022 GotCredit / CC

Illegal Burn Investigated in Grant County
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources received a tip about an illegal burn taking place on property on Coon Hollow Road in Liberty Township Monday shortly after 11am. The Grant County Sheriff'...
Jul 05, 2022

No Injuries In Motocycle Accident in Lafayette County
A man from Illinois escaped injury after crashing his motorcycle in Lafayette County Monday. A deputy with the Lafayette County Sheriff's department responded to County Highway W in Gratiot Township f...
Jul 05, 2022

Platteville City Council Discussing New Airport Hangar and Radios
The Platteville Common Council is discussing plans for a new airport hangar and updated radios for the city fire department. During a city council meeting last week, city staff set forth several recom...
Jul 05, 2022

Platteville Woman Arrested For Drug Paraphernalia
A woman from Platteville is facing drug-related charges following an arrest on Sunday. According to the Darlington Police Department, 33 year old Holly McDermott of Platteville was arrested around 7:1...
Jul 05, 2022

Motorcycle Crash Near Highland Injures Two People
Two people are hurt after the motorcycle they were riding crashed Saturday night in the Town of Highland. The Iowa County Sheriff's Office said the crash happened just before 7:30 p.m. at the intersec...
Jul 05, 2022





