Category Archives: Local News
City of Dubuque creates survey for park improvements
The City of Dubuque Parks and Recreation Department is set to enhance local parks with new play equipment and rubber surfacing at Gay Park, Jefferson Park, Madison Park, and near the Fuhrman Pavilion ...
Oct 21, 2025
Bailey Zimmerman to perform at Jones County Fair
A multi-platinum country singer songwriter will appear at next year's Great Jones County Fair. Bailey Zimmerman will appear at 8 p.m. July 23 at the fair. According to an online announcement, Zimmerma...
Oct 21, 2025
Will Martin announces candidacy for Lt. Gov.
Small business owner Will Martin announced his candidacy for Wisconsin lieutenant governor today, joining a growing field of candidates seeking to fill the seat that will be vacated by current Lt. Gov...
Oct 21, 2025 GotCredit / CC
Black Hawk Bridge officially closed
The Black Hawk Bridge that connects Wisconsin to Iowa officially closed Monday morning, forcing commuters to find alternative routes for the next two years while crews demolish the old structure and b...
Oct 21, 2025
Platteville Pool could open by July 1
Construction of a new pool will start shortly at Platteville Family Aquatic Center. But right now, there is not much to look at. The Common Council on Tuesday unanimously authorized construction manag...
Oct 21, 2025
"Forests FIRST" Project aims to strengthen forest products industry
A coalition has been formed to protect Wisconsin's forests. Wisconsin Forests Forest Industry Roadmap and Strategies for Tomorrow or FIRST is a statewide initiative created to develop a strategic plan...
Oct 21, 2025
Platteville Common Council approves resolution to support Dubuque Airport, no financial support
In a unanimous decision last week, Platteville Common Council approved a resolution expressing the city's support for Dubuque's efforts to retain commercial air service. A council memo prepared by Cit...
Oct 21, 2025
Cassville man arrested for 2nd offense OWI
Sunday evening the Grant County Communications Center received a traffic complaint regarding a vehicle that was all over the road and almost struck an oncoming vehicle head on. A Grant County Deputy l...
Oct 20, 2025
Platteville man arrested for OWI after crashing in front of officer
On Sunday, a Grant County Deputy was traveling North on Lancaster Street Platteville when they observed a vehicle lose control and strike a curb, then leave the road before running over a stop sign. T...
Oct 20, 2025 Scott Davidson / CC
Benton UTV driver arrested for OWI
On Saturday a Grant County Sheriff's Deputy conducted a traffic stop on a UTV on Water Street in Platteville. 36-year-old Cole Nelson of Benton was arrested for operating a UTV while under the influen...
Oct 20, 2025
