Category Archives: Local News

Gov. Evers says 'Big Beautiful Bill' will cost taxpayers $284 million
New analysis from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services shows changes made under President Donald Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill" will cost state taxpayers over $284 million in the next two years, ...
Courtney Chaffee Aug 29, 2025 Governor Tony Evers Official Portrait

Archdiocese of Dubuque issues statement on Minneapolis school shooting
The Archdiocese of Dubuque issued a statement following Wednesday's deadly school shooting in Minneapolis. A statement was posted from Archbishop Thomas Zinkula on Thursday afternoon: "I am heartbroke...
Courtney Chaffee Aug 29, 2025

Cassville Ferry may go to Lansing during the winter
The Cassville Car Ferry will possibly winter in Lansing, Iowa this year. The Iowa Department of Transportation announced in July that the existing bridge connecting Lansing, Iowa to De Soto, Wisconsin...
Courtney Chaffee Aug 28, 2025

Dubuque school evacuated after sprinkler activation from science project
A Dubuque school was temporarily evacuated Wednesday after fire sprinklers were inadvertently activated during a science activity. According to an email from Holy Family Catholic Schools officials to ...
Courtney Chaffee Aug 28, 2025 GotCredit / CC

No injuries from two-vehicle accident in Argyle
On Wednesday at 7:00 PM a Lafayette County Deputy responded to North St in Argyle for a two-vehicle Accident. 16-year-old Maxwell W. Soper of Argyle and 45-year-old Jennifer E. Ubersox of Argyle were ...
Courtney Chaffee Aug 28, 2025

No injuries when vehicle swerved for a lawn mower and crashed
On Wednesday shortly after 5:30 PM a Lafeyette County Deputy responded to Trotter Rd in Wiota Township for a one-vehicle Accident. 37-year-old Aidin Tavakoli Tameh of Woodford was traveling westbound ...
Courtney Chaffee Aug 28, 2025

Gov. Evers requests presidential disaster declaration
Governor Tony Evers requests a presidential disaster declaration after storms and flooding caused substantial damage across Wisconsin. The request filed Wednesday includes Milwaukee, Washington and Wa...
Courtney Chaffee Aug 28, 2025 Governor Tony Evers Official Portrait

DeLano Cain-Watson running for City Council and Dubuque School Board
A Dubuque entrepreneur and City Council candidate also seeks a seat on Dubuque Community School Board in this fall's election. 24-year-old DeLano Cain-Watson filed this week for one of three open scho...
Courtney Chaffee Aug 28, 2025 GotCredit / CC

Dubuque man arrested for neglect of children
Police said a Dubuque man exposed his children to THC while they were residing in an unkept and unsanitary home. 31-year-old Christopher M. Brenner of Dubuque was arrested early Wednesday at the Dubuq...
Courtney Chaffee Aug 28, 2025
New hotel next to casino expected to open by the end of the year
The $47 million Hilton hotel next to Q Casino + Resort is expected to open at the end of the year. The new building that will soon house Key Hotel is "really coming together," casino facilities direct...
Courtney Chaffee Aug 28, 2025





