Category Archives: Local News

There are many reasons to remember Joe Schambow of Platteville, who passed away Wednesday from stomach cancer. He was 62. Schambow graduated from Platteville High School in 1978 and worked for Ingerso...

A jury in Iowa County court on Thursday convicted 22 year old Sean Pickett of Avoca for beating and stabbing his mother and dog to death in 2021. Pickett was accused of killing his mother, 54 year old...

The University of Wisconsin-Platteville will recognize Josh Savoy, Information Technology Services Help Desk supervisor, with the 2022 University Staff Award for Excellence. The award recognizes staff...

One COVID-19-related death was reported in the area in the latest report from June 30th to Wednesday. During the seven-day period, the one death was reported in Jackson County in Iowa. There were 12 p...

In Lancaster, a local business has reported receiving two fake $20 bills on two different occasions. The money looks dirty and is greasy. Producing or using counterfeit money is a form of fraud or for...

Dyersville City Council members on Tuesday approved up to $9.5 million in tax-increment rebates for the planned recreational sports complex at the iconic Field of Dreams site. A report says the counci...

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...

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...

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...

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...