Category Archives: Local News
Benton Man Arrested Following Harassment Complaint
Deputies with the Lafayette County Sheriff's Department responded to High Street in New Diggings Township Sunday around 7pm for a harassment complaint. As a result, 39 year old Nigil Gregersen of Bent...
Mark Evenstad Oct 28, 2019
Not Guilty Plea From Man Charged With Arson
A Dubuque man arrested on an arson charge based on a DNA match from a cigarette has pleaded not guilty. 58 year old Mark Fishler was arrested last week on a charge of first-degree arson. His attorney ...
Mark Evenstad Oct 28, 2019
Drug Dealer Gets 15 Years in Federal Prison
A man who authorities said had a large amount of cocaine and methamphetamine - as well $10,000 in cash - in a Dubuque hotel room will serve at least 15 years in federal prison. 40 year old Brandon Sey...
Mark Evenstad Oct 28, 2019
Mineral Point Gas Leak Occurred on Tuesday
Emergency officials in Iowa County say it's a mystery as to what caused 15 illnesses at Cummins Emission Solutions. Keith Hurlbert, director of Iowa County Emergency Management, says a gas leak actual...
Mark Evenstad Oct 25, 2019
Galena Superintendent Explains His reasons For Resignation
Galena School District superintendent Greg Herbst cited a "wave of resistance" against him for his efforts to reduce expenditures as a key reason behind his resignation. Herbst submitted his letter of...
Mark Evenstad Oct 25, 2019
Lafayette County Hate Crime
Authorities have charged a 17-year-old from Shullsburg with a hate crime. Officials say Jason Leitzinger faces a charge of criminal damage to property after he spray painted racist graffiti on a home....
Mark Evenstad Oct 25, 2019
Wisconsin Lawmakers Hear Testimony About Food Labeling
Wisconsin lawmakers have heard from supporters of a new truth-in-labeling law. A hearing was held at the Capitol Thursday. The legislation being considered would make it against the law to call someth...
Mark Evenstad Oct 25, 2019
Mallards Fire Under Investigation
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives announced a reward Thursday of up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest and prosecution of those responsible for arson at the Madison ...
Mark Evenstad Oct 25, 2019
Possible Gas Leak Sends Several People To The Hospital
Authorities say multiple people were taken to the hospital after a reported gas leak in Mineral Point. The Iowa County Sheriff's Office says the leak was reported just before 7 p.m. Wednesday at Cummi...
Mark Evenstad Oct 24, 2019
DC Firm Buys Nu Pak and Prairie Industries
A private investment firm from Washington DC says it has purchased a majority share of Nu-Pak and Prairie Industries. According to reports, the Halifax Group agreed to a deal with the NPPI owners last...
Mark Evenstad Oct 24, 2019