Category Archives: Local News

2nd Person Arrested After Children Ingested Marijuana Gummies
Police said a second person was arrested in relation to a case in which young children became sick after ingesting marijuana gummies. 22-year-old Nathan Heming of Dubuque was arrested at 6:20 a.m. Wed...
Mark Evenstad Feb 09, 2024

Reynolds appointed as provost, vice chancellor
University of Wisconsin-Platteville Chancellor Dr. Tammy Evetovich has announced that Dr. Laura Reynolds has been appointed provost and vice chancellor of Academic Affairs. Reynolds has spent the majo...
Mark Evenstad Feb 09, 2024
Reedsburg Dog Attack
A loose dog attacked and killed another dog in Reedsburg Monday afternoon, police said. In a statement to News 3 Now, Reedsburg Police Chief Patrick Cummings said the incident was reported at around 2...
Mark Evenstad Feb 09, 2024

Green County With Storm Damage From Tornado
At approximately 5:30 PM Thursday, the Green County Sheriff's Office - Communication Center received several 911 calls reporting damage from the storm in the Town of Decatur. The Albany Fire Departmen...
Mark Evenstad Feb 09, 2024

Tornado Damage Reported in Rock County
Rock County authorities say Highway 14 is back open after being closed overnight due to downed powerlines and tornado damage. The Rock County Sheriff’s Office says both eastbound and westbound t...
Mark Evenstad Feb 09, 2024

Prichard Said He Did Shoot His Wife
A Jackson County man accused of killing his wife acknowledged shooting her less than 24 hours after her death, according to testimony provided Thursday at his ongoing murder trial. 58 year old Christo...
Mark Evenstad Feb 09, 2024

Fennimore FFA Heading to Scotland
The Fennimore FFA Dairy Judging Team will be taking its dairy judging skills to Scotland this summer. The trip to Scotland is June 19-July 3 and was made possible by the team's placing third overall a...
Mark Evenstad Feb 08, 2024

Richland Center Seeking New Council Members
The Richland Center City Council is looking for two new members. A special meeting was held, but the council opted to seek interested candidates from the public. First District Ald. Connie Hoppenjan a...
Mark Evenstad Feb 08, 2024

Platteville Fireworks Needs Sponsors
Platteville's July 4th Fireworks Committee is looking for sponsorships for their 2024 event. Last year's event had last-minute donations to pay for the remainder of its bills from the event. The group...
Mark Evenstad Feb 08, 2024

Girl Scout Cookie Prices Remain the Same
Inflation has caused girl scout troops in states like New York and Louisiana to raise the price of cookies to $6 this year, but here Thin Mints and Samoas will still cost $5 a box. The Girl Scouts of ...
Mark Evenstad Feb 08, 2024