Category Archives: Local News

Coronavirus Cases Reported Locally on Tuesday
Dubuque County reported 23 additional COVID-19 cases confirmed plus one death Tuesday. Jackson County reported 11 new cases. Clayton County reported six additional cases and two deaths. Jones County r...
Mark Evenstad Dec 16, 2020

Galena City Council Considers Extending Outdoor Dining on Main Street
Galena City Council members are considering whether to continue outdoor dining on Main Street next year, while some would like to see it go on even longer. Council members have discussed re-implementi...
Mark Evenstad Dec 16, 2020

No. 12 Wisconsin knocks off Loyola of Chicago 77-63
MADISON, Wis. — Brad Davison and D’Mitrik Trice each scored 17 points as No. 12 Wisconsin capitalized on its sizzling 3-point shooting to beat Loyola of Chicago 77-63 on Tuesday night. Wis...
Associated Press Dec 15, 2020

Wisconsin pro franchises aim to help Black, Latino startups
MILWAUKEE — Wisconsin’s three major-league professional sports franchises are banding together to help Black- and Latino-owned startups secure investment money and other resources. The Gre...
Associated Press Dec 15, 2020

Two Vehicle Crash in Belmont, No Injuries
A two-vehicle accident occurred Friday afternoon shortly after 2pm on County Highway Double-X in Belmont Township. According to the Lafayette County Sheriff's department, 66 year old Theresa Hartman o...
Dec 14, 2020 Robert Nunnally / CC

New Coronavirus Cases Reported on Sunday
Dubuque County reported 47 additional confirmed cases of COVID-19 Sunday. Jones County reported 10 additional cases. Jackson County reported eight new cases. Delaware County reported five additional c...
Dec 14, 2020 Jernej Furman / CC

Mineral Point Schools To Stay With Virtual Learning
The Mineral Point School Board has voted to continue virtual-only learning until the winter break. Reports say during an emergency meeting, school board members unanimously voted to continue with that...
Dec 14, 2020 GotCredit / CC

‘Greatest university to ever grace this planet’: Rose Lavelle speaks at UW-Madison winter commencement
MADISON, Wis. — U.S. Women’s National Soccer star star, and former Badger student and athlete, spoke at the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s virtual winter commencement ceremony on ...
Abby Schinderle Dec 13, 2020

Platteville Community Fund Supports Local Projects with Recent Grants
The Platteville Community Fund, part of the Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin, recently awarded almost $23-thousand dollars to 11 local nonprofit organizations. Among the groups receiving fun...
Dec 11, 2020

Pet Food Manufacturer Plans To Bring 270 Jobs To Dubuque
One of the nation's leading pet food manufacturers plans to invest around $80 million in a Dubuque facility and create more than 270 full-time jobs. Simmons Pet Food, based in Arkansas, plans to buy t...
Mark Evenstad Dec 11, 2020





