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Grant County Sheriff's Department warns of text message scam
The Grant County Sheriff's Department and the Platteville Police have received multiple calls regarding a text message scam. The message claims to be from the DMV regarding unpaid traffic violations a...
Courtney Chaffee Jun 03, 2025 Alachua County / CC

Reduce time outdoors due to wildfire smoke
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has recommended for Wisconsinites to remain inside or reduce time outdoors from Tuesday to Wednesday due to ongoing air quality advisories in respon...
Courtney Chaffee Jun 03, 2025

2 Wisconsin residents arrested after altercation in vehicle leads to crash in Dubuque County
Authorities said an altercation in a vehicle caused an injury crash in Dubuque County, leading to two arrests. 35-year-old Brent D. Lipinski of Franklin, Wis., reported stomach and head pain and had a...
Courtney Chaffee Jun 03, 2025

Galena police officer possessed child sexual abuse material
The Illinois attorney general has charged a Galena police officer with possessing child sexual abuse material. 23-year-old Eli G. Barthel of Freeport, was charged in Stephenson County Circuit Court wi...
Courtney Chaffee Jun 03, 2025

Road construction to start on Highways 11 and 80 in Hazel Green this week
To invest in Wisconsin's transportation system, Governor Evers recently signed a $4,199,782 contract to resurface Highway 80 from the Illinois state line to Highway 11 and Highway 11 from the Village ...
Courtney Chaffee Jun 03, 2025 Hannah Rosen / CC

Darlington man arrested in Willow Springs
On Monday at 8:12 PM Lafayette County Deputies responded to Highway 23, Willow Springs Township for a check welfare. As a result, 40-year-old John R Rowley of Darlington was arrested for a Probation a...
Courtney Chaffee Jun 03, 2025

Dubuque organization to host lunchtime presentation on sustainable food practices
A free lunchtime presentation on sustainable food practices will be held this week in Dubuque. Lunch & Learn: Eating Green: Sustainable Food Practices for Everyday Life will be held from noon to 1...
Courtney Chaffee Jun 03, 2025

Sex offender released to community supervision in Lancaster on June 17
Lancaster Police are announcing the release of sex offender into the community. On June 17 Jason Donar will be released to Community Supervision and supervised by Agents from the Wisconsin Department ...
Courtney Chaffee Jun 03, 2025

Iowa County released their weekly 911 call report for last week
The Iowa County 911 Communication Center released their weekly report for last week. During this past week, the Iowa County 911 Communication Center handled a total of 452 calls for service. Leading C...
Courtney Chaffee Jun 03, 2025 Scott Davidson / CC

Woman accused of killing mother in Blue Mounds is competent to stand trial
A woman accused of killing her mother in Blue Mounds earlier this year was deemed competent and bound over for trial Monday. Online court records show 31-year-old Sierra Schoonover is charged with fir...
Courtney Chaffee Jun 02, 2025 GotCredit / CC