Category Archives: Local News

City of Manchester ordered to pay $4.25 million in wrongful death lawsuit
The city of Manchester has been ordered to pay $4.25 million to the family of a man who died during a high-speed chase with a city police officer. A Delaware County jury on Friday ordered the payment ...
Courtney Chaffee Mar 23, 2024

Rural EMS Reform Bill Signed Into Law
Yesterday, a bill co-authored by State Representative Travis Tranel of Cuba City and State Senator Howard Marklein of Spring Green was signed into law by Governor Tony Evers at the State Capitol. This...
Courtney Chaffee Mar 23, 2024

Obituaries for Saturday, March 23, 2024
Marjorie Ann Patterson, 92, Bloomington https://larsonfuneralhomes.com/marjorie-ann-patterson/
Courtney Chaffee Mar 23, 2024

Dubuque Police Death Investigation Under Julien Dubuque Bridge
On March 21st, 2024 at approximately 10:46 AM, Dubuque Police officers responded to a location underneath the Julien Dubuque Bridge for a report of a deceased subject. The deceased was identified as 7...
Courtney Chaffee Mar 22, 2024

Tammy Baldwin announces ‘Tammy’s Dairyland Tour’
Today, Tammy Baldwin for Senate announced her statewide "Tammy's Dairyland Tour." From Monday, March 25th to Friday, March 29th, Tammy will embark on a five-day statewide tour to highlight the issues ...
Courtney Chaffee Mar 22, 2024

Mega Millions jackpot reaches $977 million
With no winner of the Mega Millions jackpot Tuesday, the jackpot for Friday's drawing has climbed to an estimated $977 million, according to the lottery. Ticket prices start at $2, and players can win...
Courtney Chaffee Mar 22, 2024

Southwestern Wisconsin Schools board race pits man against mother-in-law
George Splinter said he hadn't expected to campaign against his mother-in-law. Splinter and Sue Bennett are vying for the Area 3 seat on the Southwestern Wisconsin School District board of education. ...
Courtney Chaffee Mar 22, 2024

Mocktails & Mental Health Event
An Illinois farmer, mental health counselor and nationally recognized speaker will discuss work-life balance and stress management at a free event in Jo Daviess County. Adrienne DeSutter, of Galesburg...
Courtney Chaffee Mar 22, 2024

Appointed Dubuque County employee files for elected office
A longtime county employee has filed to run for elected office. Karol Kennedy, of Dubuque, recently filed to run for Dubuque County recorder. As of Thursday, she faced no challengers - although candid...
Courtney Chaffee Mar 22, 2024

Forum highlights efforts to increase immigrant resources
Leaders of a local effort to enhance resources for immigrant communities reported strides in several projects at a biannual forum Thursday. Members of the Better Together Committee, founded by Communi...
Courtney Chaffee Mar 22, 2024