Category Archives: Local News

Eastbound Lane of Julien Dubuque Bridge To Be Closed
The eastbound lane of the Julien Dubuque Bridge will be closed during the day for a construction project beginning Monday. The lane will be closed from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily. Eastbound traffic will b...
May 28, 2020

One Vehicle Accident Due To Medical Emergency
Shullsburg Fire and EMS responded to Highway 11 in Shullsburg for a one vehicle accident around 11am Wednesday. 69 year old Linda Dubler of Dubuque was traveling east on Highway 11 when she experience...
May 28, 2020

Edgewood College Eliminating Several Faculty Positions
Officials at Madison's Edgewood College say several faculty members have already accepted voluntary separation agreements. The college is eliminating several positions as it adjusts to changes in enro...
May 28, 2020

Lancaster Cancels Summer Rec Programs, Decision on Pool Coming June 15th
The Lancaster Common Council has decided to cancel the city's summer recreation programs. During a special meeting Wednesday, city officials discussed COVID-19 guidelines for having the programs. Gran...
May 28, 2020

Cardinal-Hickory Creek Plan Gets Approval In Iowa
State regulators in Iowa have given their approval to a proposed high-voltage transmission line that will run from Dubuque to Dane County. The Iowa Utilities Board authorized construction of the Cardi...
May 28, 2020

Lancaster Cancels Summer Rec Programs
The Lancaster Common Council has decided to cancel the city's summer recreation programs. During a special meeting Wednesday, city officials discussed COVID-19 guidelines for having the programs. Gran...
May 27, 2020

Grant Regional Asks For Masks
Hospital officials at Grant Regional Health Center say they are asking the public for donations of cloth masks. The Lancaster facility reports it is running low on its supply - so, any area residents ...
May 27, 2020

Pool and Municipal Building in Fennimore To Remain Closed
The City of Fennimore's municipal swimming pool and Memorial Building will remain closed for the time being. City Council members will reevaluate whether to keep the pool closed at their June meeting....
May 27, 2020
Alliant To Invest Money in Solar Plants in Grant and Richland Counties
Alliant Energy says it's buying about $900 million worth of new solar power plants in Wisconsin, making the utility company the largest solar operator in Wisconsin. Six projects are under development ...
May 27, 2020

Platteville High School Commencement Ceremony
Platteville High School officials say they'll be celebrating the Class of 2020 with a virtual ceremony this Sunday (5/31) at 1pm. The ceremony will also be streamed on Facebook at that same time. Foll...
May 27, 2020





