Category Archives: Local News

Fatal one-vehicle accident in Dubuque
On Wednesday at approximately 11:13pm, Dubuque Police officers responded to the 800 block of Peru Rd. for a single vehicle accident. The investigation determined a Toyota Highlander had left the roadw...
Courtney Chaffee Sep 05, 2024

Iowa Lt. Gov. Adam Gregg resigns
Iowa Lieutenant Gov. Adam Gregg resigned his position effective immediately Tuesday to take a job leading the Iowa Bankers Association, he said in a surprise announcement. Gov. Kim Reynolds issued a s...
Courtney Chaffee Sep 05, 2024

Mega Millions jackpot estimated at $740 million
The Mega Millions jackpot has soared to an estimated $740 million for Friday night's drawing. If won, it would be the seventh largest jackpot in the game's history. The prize money continues to grow a...
Courtney Chaffee Sep 05, 2024

Miller Riverview Park opens to public Monday – Dragon Boat races still happening
Miller Riverview Park and Campground will reopen in Dubuque next week after being closed due to flooding in May. The park and campground will reopen on Monday, September 9. They were closed to the pub...
Courtney Chaffee Sep 05, 2024

Tyler Dazey sentenced to life in prison
Tyler Dazey, the Dubuque man convicted in July of first-degree murder of his mother and animal abuse of their family dog, has been sentenced to serve life in prison. The two counts will run consecutiv...
Courtney Chaffee Sep 05, 2024

Murphy Park and Eagle Point Park May Become Open To Pets
Dubuque City Council members appeared interested in opening up Eagle Point Park and Murphy Park to pets after a discussion at their meeting this week. The matter will be referred to the Parks and Recr...
Mark Evenstad Sep 05, 2024

Average Property Value In Platteville Jumps 14.7% In 2 Years
The city of Platteville has conducted an assessment of property values after market values saw large jumps statewide, sparking some concern from residents about their property taxes. Preliminary asses...
Mark Evenstad Sep 05, 2024

Coolest Thing Made In Wisconsin Contest
Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) and Johnson Financial Group are again partnering for the 9th annual Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin contest. The popular competition highlights Wisconsin's...
Mark Evenstad Sep 05, 2024

Florida Woman Sentenced For Check Fraud
A Florida woman has been sentenced to five years of probation for her role in a fraudulent check-cashing spree in Dubuque. 34 year old Sarethya Downing of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., recently received the ...
Mark Evenstad Sep 05, 2024

Southern Rust a Threat To Corn Crops
Farmers across Wisconsin are facing new challenges with their corn crop. At the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Entomology and Plant Pathology Farm in rural Columbia County, staff are inspecti...
Mark Evenstad Sep 05, 2024