Category Archives: Local News

Rep. Todd Novak recognized with 'Friend of County Government' award
The Wisconsin Counties Association named State Representative Todd Novak of Dodgeville its 2025 Friend of County Government in recognition of his ongoing leadership and advocacy on behalf of counties ...
Courtney Chaffee Oct 09, 2025

City of Nora evacuated following train derailment in Jo Daviess County, IL
Several train cars derail in Jo Daviess County early Thursday morning, causing around 100 people to be evacuated from the area. According to the Jo Daviess County Sheriff's Office, at least 15 train c...
Courtney Chaffee Oct 09, 2025

Cuba City Fire Department pancake breakfast this weekend
A southwest Wisconsin volunteer fire department hosts a fundraising event this weekend. Cuba City Volunteer Fire Department will hold its annual pancake breakfast from 7 a.m. to noon Sunday, Oct. 12 a...
Courtney Chaffee Oct 09, 2025
Dubuque County man killed in Clayton County crash
Authorities said a Dubuque County man was killed in a crash in Clayton County. 70-year-old James Vorwald of Epworth, was pronounced dead at the scene. According to the Clayton County Sheriff's Departm...
Courtney Chaffee Oct 08, 2025

Rep. Pocan visits Third Congressional District
Rep. Mark Pocan made stops at cafes across western Wisconsin on Tuesday, visiting communities in Wisconsin's Third Congressional District to discuss the ongoing government shutdown and expiring health...
Courtney Chaffee Oct 08, 2025

Two injured in Ridgeway motorcycle crash
Tuesday evening, the Iowa County Communications Center received several reports of a motorcycle crash on Highway 18-151 near Mile Marker 52 in Ridgeway township. Ridgeway Fire, Ridgeway First Response...
Courtney Chaffee Oct 08, 2025

Highland woman arrested after fleeing from law enforcement
A driver allegedly fled from Iowa County deputies during an attempted traffic stop in the Village of Highland Tuesday afternoon. Just before 3 PM, deputies attempted to make a traffic stop on North Ma...
Courtney Chaffee Oct 08, 2025

Candidates et for Dubuque's November election
Dubuque's mayor will face off against a local nonprofit executive in November as city of Dubuque voters narrowed the candidate field in Tuesday's primary election. Meanwhile, two newcomers advanced in...
Courtney Chaffee Oct 08, 2025 hjl / CC

Dubuque City Council allocates $3.2 million to Water Resource & Recovery Center
The Dubuque City Council voted unanimously to allocate $3.2 million in upgrades and repairs to the Water Resource & Recovery Center on Julien Dubuque Drive. The city has a phased plan to replace o...
Courtney Chaffee Oct 08, 2025 GotCredit / CC

Dubuque County Attorney reprimanded by Disciplinary Board
The Iowa Supreme Court Attorney Disciplinary Board reprimanded Dubuque County Attorney Scott Nelson over a claim that he mishandled criminal documents. According to a letter of public reprimand from t...
Courtney Chaffee Oct 08, 2025 Dirk DBQ / CC





