Category Archives: Local News

Former Lancaster Mayor David Varnam announces campaign for Lieutenant Governor of Wisconsin
Former Lancaster Mayor David Varnam officially announced his candidacy this morning for the 2026 Republican nomination for lieutenant governor of Wisconsin. David Varnam is the former mayor of Lancast...
Courtney Chaffee Sep 25, 2025

Bird Flu found in Jefferson County
The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has identified a case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI H5N1) in a commercial poultry flock in Jefferson County....
Courtney Chaffee Sep 25, 2025

Structure fire closes Survey Rd for five hours
Wednesday afternoon the Iowa County Communications Center received a report of a structure fire in the township of Mineral Point on Survey Road. Mineral Point Fire Department, Mineral Point EMS, Dodge...
Courtney Chaffee Sep 25, 2025 cbransto / CC

Quality Bakery in Dodgeville closing
A staple in the Dodgeville community will soon be closing its doors for good. Quality Bakery announced its closure Thursday morning, stating that the family's priorities have changed. What started as ...
Courtney Chaffee Sep 25, 2025

Richland Center man arrested in Dodgeville for OWI
Wednesday morning shortly after 8 AM the Iowa County Communcations Center received a traffic complaint on Highway 130 of a vehicle swerving all over the roadway. A Deputy initiated a traffic stop with...
Courtney Chaffee Sep 25, 2025

Rebecca Cooke calls on President Trump to take action on soybeans
The leading Democratic candidate for Wisconsin's third Congressional District is calling on President Trump to take action regarding soybeans. Rebecca Cooke indicated the trade war with China along wi...
Courtney Chaffee Sep 25, 2025

Platteville High School hosts NFL Alumni Bradie Ewing for inspirational talk
On Wednesday Platteville High School student athletes had an opportunity meet with former Badger and NFL player, Bradie Ewing. Ewing spoke with the athletes about being the best version of themselves ...
Courtney Chaffee Sep 25, 2025

Rep. Van Orden threatens to pull funding from Mayo Clinic
Representative Derrick Van Orden is threatening to pull federal funding from Mayo Clinic after an employee allegedly made offensive comments following the murder of Charlie Kirk. Van Orden said on an ...
Courtney Chaffee Sep 25, 2025

Jury finds two guilty of four charges each, not guilty of attempted murder
Dubuque County jurors on Tuesday found two men guilty of multiple charges in the October stabbing of a Loras College student - but not guilty of attempted murder. 23-year-old Gabriel Dominguez of Sher...
Courtney Chaffee Sep 25, 2025 Blogtrepreneur / CC

Wisconsin DOT released plan for County K and Highway 18/151
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation released new plans regarding County K and Highway 18/151 to WMTV on Monday. A DOT spokesperson says work is anticipated to begin this fall. Construction will...
Courtney Chaffee Sep 25, 2025 GotCredit / CC





