Category Archives: Local News

Portion of eastbound Beltline closed near Monona due to disabled vehicle
MONONA, Wis. — A disabled vehicle on the Beltline at Highway 51 has led to lane closures Friday afternoon. The state Department of Transportation said the incident happened shortly before 4 p.m....
Brandon Arbuckle May 14, 2021

‘No mask, no service’ still applies in Dane Co., regardless of vaccination status
MADISON, Wis.– Despite the CDC’s latest recommendation that says fully vaccinated people don’t need to wear masks, a masking requirement still exists in Dane County. Jennifer Ha...
Gabriella Bachara May 14, 2021

Which southern Wisconsin counties still have mask mandates in place?
With Rock County lifting its county-wide mask mandate effective immediately, very few county-wide orders are still in effect in southern Wisconsin after the CDC’s most recent recommendation that...
Site staff May 14, 2021

UWPD officers shave heads for cancer research
Not all heroes wear capes — some shave their heads instead. That’s what these folks did today in support of the St. Baldrick’s Foundation. Five UW police officers as well as some stu...
Site staff May 14, 2021

City Hall and Other City Buildings Reopening on Monday
City of Dubuque buildings will reopen to the public on Monday. City Hall and other city facilities will reopen after their prolonged closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Face coverings are required u...
Mark Evenstad May 14, 2021

‘Our theater’s stage has been dark for far too long’: Mineral Point Opera House announces concert lineup for 2021-22 season
MINERAL POINT, Wis. — After more than a year without hosting any concerts due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a historic venue in southwestern Wisconsin has announced its grand reopening. The Mineral ...
Brandon Arbuckle May 14, 2021

Great Give Day Raises Over $350,000
The Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for local non-profits in its eighth annual Great Give Day Thursday. Donors committed over 2,700 gifts totaling over ...
Mark Evenstad May 14, 2021

UW-Platteville Gets Grant From Compeer Financial
The University of Wisconsin-Platteville is one step closer to launching the new Dairy Pilot Plant, with the help of a $10,000 grant from Compeer Financial. The proposed plant, which will be located at...
Mark Evenstad May 14, 2021

Highland Man Arrested for Disturbance
Iowa County authorities received a report of a disturbance at an address on Stone Street in the Village of Highland Tuesday around 7pm. As a result, 25 year old Jason Lopas of Highland was arrested on...
Mark Evenstad May 14, 2021

Dodge, Jefferson County authorities investigating string of burglaries
ASHIPPUN, Wis. — Dodge and Jefferson county law enforcement officials are asking the public to keep an eye out for two men who are suspected to be responsible for a string of burglaries in the c...
Logan Rude May 14, 2021