Category Archives: Local News

Man threatens another with machete during Dubuque disturbance
Police said a man threatened another with a 23-inch-long machete during a Dubuque disturbance in which two people were arrested. 50-year-old Lionel Stampley was arrested at 8:14 p.m. Saturday in the 1...
Courtney Chaffee Jul 28, 2025 GotCredit / CC

Dubuque Pet Park has reduced hours during road construction
The Dubuque Pet Park, located on North Grandview Avenue, will have reduced hours of operation starting on Monday, July 28, due to asphalt paving. Lasting until Wednesday, July 30, the revised schedule...
Courtney Chaffee Jul 28, 2025 Hannah Rosen / CC

76-year-old airlifted following bull attack
A 76-year-old man was transported by Med Flight after suffering injuries from a bull attack. Montfort EMS, Cobb Fire and Cobb First Response responded to a farm outside of Montfort near County B aroun...
Courtney Chaffee Jul 28, 2025

Grant Regional Health Center hosts Club 911 program
Grant Regional Health Center will host a free program designed to foster youths' interest in community emergency services. Club 911 starts Monday, July 28, at the hospital, 507 S. Monroe St. The four-...
Courtney Chaffee Jul 28, 2025
Bomb threat prompts Bellevue downtown evacuation before all-clear given
Officials evacuated an area of Bellevue Sunday due to a report of a possible bomb threat, then confirmed the area was safe and reopened streets. Bellevue police were dispatched at approximately 10:35 ...
Courtney Chaffee Jul 28, 2025

Argyle man arrested following welfare check
On Saturday at 4:27 AM A Lafayette County deputy responded to Saints RD in Argyle Township for a check welfare. As a result, 57-year-old Lonnie D. Severson of Argyle was arrested for Bail Jumping and ...
Courtney Chaffee Jul 28, 2025

Hollandale teen cited for trespassing following one-vehicle crash
On Saturday at 9:04 AM A Lafayette County deputy responded to Blake ST in Blanchardville for a one vehicle accident.19-year-old Noah D. Hanson of Hollandale was operating a motor vehicle in a parking ...
Courtney Chaffee Jul 28, 2025

Multiple agencies fight Dodgeville fire
On Saturday at 04:44 AM Iowa County Communications Center received a report of a fully engulfed structure fire on North Douglas Street in the City of Dodgeville. Dodgeville Fire, Dodgeville EMS, Miner...
Courtney Chaffee Jul 28, 2025 brett jordan / CC

Gratiot man arrested for bail jumping
On Friday at 8:46 PM Lafayette County Deputies responded to Highway 11 in South Wayne for a disorderly dispute. As a result, 37-year-old Jason K. Coy of Gratiot was arrested for Bail Jumping. Coy was ...
Courtney Chaffee Jul 28, 2025 Scott Davidson / CC

20-year-old from Dodgeville arrested for OWI
On Friday at 5:13 PM a Lafayette County deputy, Blanchardville EMS and Blanchardville Fire responded to County F in Blanchard Township for a one vehicle accident. 20-year-old Benjamin J. Haakenson of ...
Courtney Chaffee Jul 28, 2025





