Category Archives: Local News
Sanders Calls for Postponing Wisconsin's Spring Primary Election
US Senator Bernie Sanders is calling on Wisconsin to postpone the April 7th primary election during the coronavirus outbreak. The Democratic presidential hopeful is battling former Vice President Joe ...
Apr 2, 2020
Poll Workers Needed In Grant County
Wisconsin's spring primary and election is just days away and municipal officials in Grant County are struggling to find poll workers. In a letter from state legislative staff, they're looking for a t...
Apr 2, 2020
Theft In Prairie du Chien
Authorities in Crawford County arrested a Pardeeville man Wednesday on theft and drug charges. According to a report from Prairie du Chien Police, officers were called about 9am by employees at Prairi...
Apr 2, 2020
Pioneers Helping Pioneers at UW-Platteville
As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, many University of Wisconsin-Platteville students are finding themselves facing mounting financial challenges. But in a show of Pioneer spirit, many alumni, frien...
Apr 2, 2020
Highway 61 Project Restarting April 13
Lancaster officials say completion of the Highway 61/Madison Street project will start April 13. According to a release from the city, work should be done by mid-May depending on weather. Most work wi...
Apr 1, 2020
Funeral Homes Dealing With COVID-19 Restrictions
Anyone who's read an obituary lately is noticing significant changes in how funerals are having to be conducted during this coronavirus pandemic. Funeral Directors Association representatives say they...
Apr 1, 2020
Supply Shipment Received in Wisconsin
Governor Tony Evers said Tuesday Wisconsin received its 2nd shipment of personal protective equipment to help health care and emergency medical workers in the fight against Covid-19. Evers said the sh...
Apr 1, 2020
Wauzeka-Steuben Referendum
A roughly $1-million dollar operational referendum will be on the ballot for voters in the Wauzeka-Steuben school district on April 7th. The funds are going to be spread over three school years starti...
Apr 1, 2020
Flood Warning Continues For Mississippi River
The Mississippi River at Dubuque is expected to surpass its 17-foot flood stage this week - the National Weather Service has issued a flood warning for the river until further notice. The river stood ...
Apr 1, 2020
Social Security Payments Not Affected By COVID-19
Social Security benefits are expected to be paid on time despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Commissioner of Social Security Andrew Saul says the agency is also reminding people to be aware of poss...
Apr 1, 2020
