Category Archives: Local News
Benton Man Arrested Following Harassment Complaint
Deputies with the Lafayette County Sheriff's Department responded to High Street in New Diggings Township Sunday around 7pm for a harassment complaint. As a result, 39 year old Nigil Gregersen of Bent...
Oct 28, 2019
Richland County Woman Found Dead
The Richland County Sheriff's Department said the body of a missing woman has been found. According to a news release, 79-year-old Gail Stone, of Muscoda, was reported missing Friday afternoon. Police...
Oct 28, 2019
Mineral Point Gas Leak Occurred on Tuesday
Emergency officials in Iowa County say it's a mystery as to what caused 15 illnesses at Cummins Emission Solutions. Keith Hurlbert, director of Iowa County Emergency Management, says a gas leak actual...
Oct 25, 2019
Galena Superintendent Explains His Reasons For Resignation
Galena School District superintendent Greg Herbst cited a "wave of resistance" against him for his efforts to reduce expenditures as a key reason behind his resignation. Herbst submitted his letter of...
Oct 25, 2019
Lafayette County Hate Crime
Authorities have charged a 17-year-old from Shullsburg with a hate crime. Officials say Jason Leitzinger faces a charge of criminal damage to property after he spray painted racist graffiti on a home....
Oct 25, 2019
Possible Gas Leak Sends Several People To The Hospital
Authorities say multiple people were taken to the hospital after a reported gas leak in Mineral Point. The Iowa County Sheriff's Office says the leak was reported just before 7 p.m. Wednesday at Cummi...
Oct 24, 2019
DC Firm Buys Nu Pak and Prairie Industries
A private investment firm from Washington DC says it has purchased a majority share of Nu-Pak and Prairie Industries. According to reports, the Halifax Group agreed to a deal with the NPPI owners last...
Oct 24, 2019
Herbst Steps Down As Galena School Superintendent
Galena School District Superintendent Greg Herbst has resigned. His last day will be November 11th. In his resignation letter, Herbst stated that the roles of the school board, the superintendent, and...
Oct 24, 2019
Platteville Hires New City Manager
Following the departure of Karen Kurt in August, the City of Platteville has now hired a new City Manager. The Platteville Common Council has confirmed Adam Ruechel to take over the post starting on J...
Oct 23, 2019
Lancaster Storm Water Rate Increase
A proposed increase for the storm-water rate in Lancaster has been vetoed by Mayor David Varnam. The Lancaster Common Council voted unanimously on Monday in favor of the 40-percent increase - based on...
Oct 23, 2019
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