Category Archives: Local News

La Crosse felon arrested in Soldier's Grove for drugs and firearm
On Friday, the Crawford County Sheriff's Office K9 Unit (Diego) initiated a traffic stop in Soldiers Grove. The K9 Handler observed drug paraphernalia, and a search of the vehicle was conducted. A pla...
Courtney Chaffee Sep 29, 2025

Five displaced following Dubuque fire
A residential fire in Dubuque's North End displaced five people and caused about $60,000 in damage Thursday, authorities said. The Dubuque Fire Department responded Thursday evening to a report of an ...
Courtney Chaffee Sep 29, 2025 brett jordan / CC

Dubuque City Council finishes annual goal-setting meetings
The Dubuque City Council on Thursday concluded its annual goal-setting meetings unable to narrow down its priorities for the coming year to the usual top 10 and instead choosing to move ahead with 15 ...
Courtney Chaffee Sep 29, 2025 GotCredit / CC

Numerous emergency response agencies in Grant County receive federal funding
Fire departments and emergency services agencies throughout Grant County recently received $857,809 in federal funding. The funding was awarded through the Federal Emergency Management Agency Firefigh...
Courtney Chaffee Sep 29, 2025 sboneham / CC

Rep. Van Orden talks agriculture in Tomah
Congressman Derrick Van Orden visited Bosshard Bogs in Tomah on Saturday to discuss agricultural policy and ongoing legislation affecting farmers. As a member of the House Agriculture Committee, Van O...
Courtney Chaffee Sep 29, 2025

Ridglan Farms denies stipulation; case headed to court
The controversial dog breeding facility Ridglan Farms is now facing possible legal action after refusing to settle a $55,000 civil forfeiture tied to hundreds of alleged violations of state animal wel...
Courtney Chaffee Sep 29, 2025 GotCredit / CC

One arrested following disturbance in Avoca
Saturday evening the Iowa County Communications Center received a report of a disturbance at a residence on North 8th Street in Avoca. Avoca Police Department along with Iowa County Sheriff's Deputy r...
Courtney Chaffee Sep 29, 2025

Two Manchester, Iowa residents arrested for meth in Iowa County
Friday evening Iowa County Sheriff's Deputy conducted a traffic stop near Mile Marker 39 on Highway 151. K9- Sam positively indicated the presence of illegal narcotics in the vehicle. Following a sear...
Courtney Chaffee Sep 29, 2025

Dodgeville woman arrested for meth
Friday afternoon the Iowa County Communcations Center received a report of a disturbance at a residence on South Iowa street in Dodgeville. As a result of the disturbance, 36-year-old Cassie M. Kruser...
Courtney Chaffee Sep 29, 2025

No injuries from Linden fire or rekindled fire
Friday afternoon the Iowa County Communications Center received a report of a structure fire at a residence on Wasley Street in Linden. Linden Fire, Linden First Response and Mineral Point EMS were pa...
Courtney Chaffee Sep 29, 2025 cbransto / CC





