Category Archives: Local News

UW Health: Facilities workers play key role in limiting spread of COVID-19 in hospitals
MADISON, Wis. — A lot of work — much of it unnoticed — goes into making sure patients and staff are safe from COVID-19. Since the beginning of the pandemic, hospitals across the coun...
Logan Rude Aug 24, 2021

Wisconsin records highest single-day COVID death total since February
MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Department of Health Services says Monday was the deadliest day for COVID-19 in the state in more than half a year. The state recorded 21 new COVID-related deaths o...
Jaymes Langrehr Aug 24, 2021

Bicyclist hit, killed by truck on Dodge Co. highway
TRENTON, Wis. — An 88-year-old bicyclist died Sunday after being hit by a pickup truck on a Dodge County highway. Dodge County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to County Highway AW and ...
Site staff Aug 24, 2021

Agrace to require COVID-19 vaccines for employees, volunteers
MADISON, Wis. — Agrace, a nonprofit health care provider, announced plans Tuesday to require COVID-19 vaccinations for all of its more than 1,600 employees and volunteers. Employees will be requ...
Logan Rude Aug 24, 2021

Wisconsin Republicans try to intervene in redistricting case
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Republican-controlled Wisconsin Legislature wants to intervene in a second federal lawsuit brought by advocacy groups that seeks to have a court set a timeline and be pr...
Associated Press Aug 24, 2021

Masks Required In Municipal Buildings In Platteville
In response to rising cases of COVID-19 in Grant County, the City of Platteville is now requiring employees and visitors to wear face masks when entering municipal buildings, even if they are fully va...
Mark Evenstad Aug 24, 2021

Muscoda Man Arrested By Iowa County Authorities
Authorities with the Iowa County Sheriff's department arrested 30 year old Daniel McLean of Muscoda Monday around Noon on a warrant through Lafayette County along with additional charges of Operating ...
Mark Evenstad Aug 24, 2021

Library Staffer Says She Was Threatened By Van Orden
A staffer at Prairie du Chien Memorial Library says a Republican congressional candidate threatened and intimidated her over a gay pride display. Prairie du Chien Memorial Library page Kerrigan Trauts...
Mark Evenstad Aug 24, 2021

Dubuque Woman Arrested For Harassment
Dubuque Police arrested 34 year old Michelle Scott of Dubuque Sunday morning in the 500 block of West Fifth Street on a warrant charging first-degree harassment.
Mark Evenstad Aug 24, 2021

Dubuque Programs Are Recipients of $30,000 in Grants
Dubuque programs received nearly $30,000 in grants to support youth education and a caregiver resource center. The Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque says the funding comes from the McDonough Fou...
Mark Evenstad Aug 24, 2021