Category Archives: Local News

Man Sentenced To Prison For Sexually Abusing Two Minors
A Dubuque man has been sentenced to 35 years in prison for sexually abusing two minors. 70 year old Benjamin Atchison of Dubuque received the sentence from Iowa District Court Judge Michael Shubatt in...
Mark Evenstad Feb 15, 2024

St. Marks Selling Original Building
After more than 35 years, a Dubuque nonprofit serving area students will sell its original building. Officials with St. Mark Youth Enrichment said the sale of the facility at 1201 Locust St. will help...
Mark Evenstad Feb 15, 2024

Darlington 175th Celebration
The Darlington Chamber Main Street Program announces a 175th Celebration to be held in Downtown Darlington on Saturday July 27th. There will be a full day of activities, events, historical presentatio...
Mark Evenstad Feb 15, 2024

GOP Voted on Maps
Wisconsin’s GOP-controlled Senate on Tuesday passed legislative maps that were proposed by Democratic Gov. Tony Evers - a move that could ultimately prevent the liberal-controlled state Supreme ...
Mark Evenstad Feb 14, 2024

Sex Offender Sentenced
A judge on Monday sentenced a Dubuque man to 20 years in prison for sexually abusing four people over the course of multiple years. 34-year-old John Laida, previously pleaded guilty in Iowa District C...
Mark Evenstad Feb 14, 2024

Gardening Seminar in Dubuque
An upcoming gardening seminar in Dubuque will include information on common tree and shrub issues, composting and other topics. Dubuque County's Iowa State University Extension and Outreach office wil...
Mark Evenstad Feb 14, 2024

Man Trampled by Bull in Lafayette County
A Blanchardville area man and cattle buyer was trampled by a bull Monday Night. 62 year old Larry Dearth of Dearth Livestock sustained life threatening injuries at the buying station outside of Cuba C...
Mark Evenstad Feb 14, 2024

Dubuque Man Sentenced To 50 Years in Prison
A Dubuque man on Tuesday was sentenced to 50 years in prison after pleading guilty to second-degree murder for his role in a fatal shooting in Dubuque last year. 31 year old Jermaine Bolds pleaded gui...
Mark Evenstad Feb 14, 2024

Domestic Assault With Strangulation Charges For Dubuque Man
Police in Dubuque arrested 32 year old Jervonie Murphy of Dubuque around 5:36 p.m. Monday at his residence on charges of domestic assault with strangulation and child endangerment.
Mark Evenstad Feb 14, 2024
OWI and Driving While Barred Charges For Dubuque Man
Dubuque police arrested 23 year old Brett Bisping of Dubuque around 6:15 p.m. Monday at the Dubuque Law Enforcement Center on a warrant charging third-offense operating while intoxicated and driving w...
Mark Evenstad Feb 14, 2024