Category Archives: Local News
Laurie Barry Testifies At Homicide Trial
Laurie Barry of Mineral Point testified for nearly 2 hours Thursday in a reckless homicide trial in Dodgeville for the death of Selah Kaden in 2018. Laurie Barry and her daughter, Alexis Barry, are bo...
May 05, 2022
Main Street Additions in Platteville
Platteville Main Street Program officials announced they're working with Alliant Energy to bring additions to the downtown. In a social media post, the Main Street Program said 5 new electric banners ...
May 05, 2022
Revised Contract For Grantland Theatre
The Lancaster Common Council has approved a revised contract with an area business that runs the city's theater. Reports show the city will continue a partnership with State Theaters to operate Grantl...
May 05, 2022
Cassville Car Ferry To Start Season On Friday
The Cassville Car Ferry will start its season on Friday. The service runs from the Village of Cassville to eastern Iowa near Millville. The ferry will be open on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays in May....
May 05, 2022
Fire Destroys Structure at Galena Territory
Fire has destroyed a structure on Longwood Drive in the Galena Territory. A report says firefighters responded shortly before 4:30pm Wednesday. According to the Jo Daviess County Sheriff's Department,...
May 05, 2022
Field of Dreams Sequel to Be Filmed in Iowa
NBC Universal needs to hire a production crew for a new television series based on the "Field of Dreams" movie. The prequel will be streamed on the Peacock network. Iowa Office of Media Production spo...
May 05, 2022
New COVID Cases Increase in 4 Weeks
COVID-19 cases are on the rise locally compared to a month ago. Based on Grant County Health Department data, the county recorded only 7 new cases the first week of April. Over the past 6 days, Grant ...
May 05, 2022
Packers running back Aaron Jones donating 841 pairs of shoes to Boys & Girls Clubs
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Every yard Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones earned during the 2021 season will help a kid in Wisconsin get a new pair of shoes. Jones’ “Yards for Shoes&rd...
May 05, 2022
Lancaster City Council Approves Purchase Of New Fire Truck
The Lancaster Common Council has approved the purchase of another new firetruck. The decision comes after no action was taken on a proposal to buy a new truck during the council's January meeting. The...
May 04, 2022
Boscobel Man Cited For Speeding, Reckless Driving In Chase
A 50-year-old Boscobel man has been cited for speeding and reckless driving in a chase that covered two counties. Criminal charges will be recommended for Brian Yahn in Crawford County. He was stopped...
May 04, 2022
