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WGLR Holiday Auction this Saturday - get your bidder number now
The 2025 WGLR Holiday Auction is this Saturday in Lancaster. The auction kicks off at 8:15 AM. You can call 608-723-5106 today from 10 am to noon and from 1-3 PM to get your bidder numbers before the auction. Getting your bidding number in advance helps make bidding easier on Saturday. Online bidding for big ticket ite...
Dec 03, 2025
Platteville middle school staff member injured on school grounds
A staff member at Platteville Middle School was transported for medical care following an injury on school grounds. On Wednesday, the Kim Zielinski, the Platteville Middle School Principal, sent an email to parents informing them of a safety incident that occurred on school grounds. According to an email, a staff membe...
Dec 03, 2025
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Chestnut Mountain and Sundown Mountain opening this weekend
Two area ski resorts plan to open for the season this weekend. Sundown Mountain Resort is scheduled to open Friday, Dec. 5, with operating hours from 3 to 9 p.m., according to a press release. The resort will begin regular operating hours on Saturday, Dec. 6, until Dec. 20, when extended holiday hours will be in effect...
Dec 03, 2025
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Dubuque City Council considers ending contract with Denver Air
The Dubuque City Council is considering ending its contract with the city airport's sole commercial airline after more than $3.6 million in investments to maintain the service. Mayor Brad Cavanagh said the community needs time to discuss the future of Dubuque air travel. If Dubuque were to end its contract with Denver ...
Dec 03, 2025
Prairie du Chien police officer resigns amid misconduct investigation
A Prairie du Chien police officer resigned in November while under investigation for alleged misconduct that included improperly deactivating his body camera and mishandling confidential informant information. Officer Dwight Kussmaul was placed on paid administrative leave October 21 following an investigation that beg...
Dec 03, 2025
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Alliant Energy seeking applications for 2025 Innovation Scholarships
Alliant Energy is seeking applications for its 2025 Innovation Scholarships. Across Iowa and Wisconsin, up to 25 students will receive $1,000 scholarships to further their academic goals. Applicants will write an essay that identifies a challenge in their community and presents their own innovative solution using scien...
Dec 03, 2025
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Mandela Barnes joins race for governor
A crowded field in the race to become Wisconsin's next governor grew even more crowded, as former Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes launched his campaign. Barnes, who represented the state's 11th Assembly District from 2013 to 2017, served as Lieutenant Governor with Gov. Tony Evers from 2019 to 2023. He left his post to run for...
Dec 03, 2025
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Dubuque man arrested for sexual assault
Police said a man sexually assaulted a woman in Dubuque. 30-year-old Leroy D. Edgar of Dubuque was arrested at 8:50 p.m. Sunday in Dubuque on charges of second-degree sexual abuse, first-degree burglary, third-degree theft, assault with strangulation and interference with official acts. Court documents state that Edgar...
Dec 03, 2025
Two Aldi holiday barks recalled
Two kinds of holiday barks sold at Aldi are being recalled because they may contain undeclared allergens. The voluntary recall by Silvestri Sweets applies to the Choceur-branded Cookie Butter Holiday Bark and the Pecan, Cranberry and Cinnamon Holiday Bark. The former may contain undeclared pecans, while the latter may ...
Dec 03, 2025
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Yuengling beer now available in Iowa and Wisconsin
A bottle of beer from America's oldest brewery has not been available in Wisconsin or Iowa, but that's about to change. Yuengling on Monday announced it will expand its distribution into Wisconsin and Iowa starting next year. The brewer began selling its beer in Illinois earlier this year. Founded in Pottsville, Pa. in...
Dec 03, 2025
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