Category Archives: Local News

Summerfest Cancelled in Milwaukee For First Time
Summerfest in Milwaukee is being cancelled for the first time ever due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The largest music festival in the U-S was postponed until September before organizers decided to cancel...
Jun 4, 2020

Group in Dodgeville Protests The Killing Of George Floyd
A few dozen people gathered along streets in Dodgeville holding signs on Wednesday, condemning the killing of George Floyd. The organizers say small towns like Dodgeville are not immune to the racial ...
Jun 4, 2020

Protests Remain Peaceful in Madison Wednesday Night
A large group of protesters gathered at the steps of the state Capitol in Madison on Wednesday night. The demonstration began with a march around the Capitol. Following that march, the group continued...
Jun 4, 2020

Dodgeville Woman Arrested For Disturbance
Iowa County authorities received a report of a disturbance in Dodgeville around 7pm on Tuesday. An Iowa County Deputy assisted the Dodgeville Police Department with an investigation. As a result, 22 y...
Jun 4, 2020

No Berry Fest in Platteville in 2020
Southwest Health in Platteville has announced that it will not host its annual Berry Fest in 2020 due to safety concerns associated with the COVID19 virus. In lieu of a large community gathering, Berr...
Jun 4, 2020

One Dead and Two Hurt In Illinois Crash
A child is dead and two other people suffered severe injuries after a crash early Tuesday in northwest Illinois. The Jo Daviess County Sheriff's Office reports that a 10-year-old from Dubuque was pron...
Jun 3, 2020

Iowa County Fatality On Farm Tractor
A 23-year-old Mineral Point man died Tuesday night after his farm tractor crashed while heading down an Iowa County highway. According to the Iowa County Sheriff's Office, Slade Norton was heading eas...
Jun 3, 2020

Storms Cause Power Outages in Portions of Southern Wisconsin
A series of thunderstorms swept through southern Wisconsin Tuesday night. Nearly 20 thousand Alliant Energy customers were without power, more than half in Columbia, Dodge and Sauk counties. Crews wor...
Jun 3, 2020

Some 4th Of July Activities Canceled At Shullsburg
Organizers have canceled some of the activities associated with the Shullsburg 4th of July Celebration. Activities planned for July 3rd have been canceled, including the Hometown Throwdown. July 4th a...
Jun 3, 2020

No Violent Incidents In Madison As Protests Remain Peaceful
Madison police say no incidents were reported after a fourth day of peaceful protests downtown. A group of several hundred people gathered at the Capitol Square after protests near the Public Safety B...
Jun 3, 2020





