Category Archives: Local News
Arena Man Arrested On Numerous Charges
Iowa County authorities received a 911 disconnect call on Helena Road in Arena Sunday around 8:45pm. Dispatch attempted to make contact with the caller but there was no answer. The Arena Police Depart...
May 09, 2022
Lafayette County Arrest
Lafayette County authorities arrested a Verona woman Saturday night for drunk driving. According to a sheriff's report, a deputy responded to a traffic complaint along Highway 151 near Mineral Point. ...
May 09, 2022
Man Pleads Guilty in Arson Case
An Apple River, Illinois man will be sentenced later this month after he pled guilty to 2nd-degree arson charges. Reports show that 22-year Chandler Bourgeous has a sentencing hearing on May 31st. Pol...
May 09, 2022
Platteville Woman Racks Up Multiple Shoplifting Charges
A woman from Platteville has been cited for numerous shoplifting charges. Authorities report that 19 year old Lillian Gillingham was involved in 18 shoplifting incidents which began in late December o...
May 09, 2022
Testimony From Forensic Pathologist In Laurie and Alexis Barry Trial
The jury trial of Laurie and Alexis Barry of Mineral Point is continuing in Dodgeville. The Barry's are charged with first-degree reckless homicide for the May 2018 death of 13 year old Selah Kaden, w...
May 06, 2022
Highway 80 Closed After Man Found Dead
Highway 80 was closed north of Highland for several hours Thursday night due to law enforcement finding a suspect dead in their vehicle. According to the Iowa County Sheriff's Department, officers rec...
May 06, 2022
Iowa County Man Arrested For OWI After Motorcycle Crash
A man from Rewey crashed his motorcycle, then was arrested for his 2nd offense of OWI Thursday night. Iowa County authorities received a report of a motorcycle crash on County Highway A in Mifflin Tow...
May 06, 2022 Highway Patrol Images / CC
Highway 78 Still Closed
A section of Highway 78 in eastern Lafayette County will remain closed for longer than anticipated. According to an update from the project leader, the highway between Argyle and Blanchardville is goi...
May 06, 2022
Police Chief Wants VanOstrand To Be Charged
East Dubuque's police chief has requested that former mayor Kirk VanOstrand be charged with disorderly conduct for calling 911 "causing a false alarm that would result in an emergency response." Polic...
May 06, 2022
Dyersville Pledges $1 Million Toward Field of Dreams Stadium
Dyersville City Council members have agreed to pledge $1 million to help secure funding for a permanent stadium at the Field of Dreams movie site, which is expected to cost upwards of $50 million. At ...
May 06, 2022
