Category Archives: Local News
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....
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
Oct 24, 2019
Herbst Steps Down As Galena School Superintendent
Galena School District Superintendent Greg Herbst has resigned. His last day will be November 11th. In his resignation letter, Herbst stated that the roles of the school board, the superintendent, and...
Oct 24, 2019
Dubuque Couple Arrested For Theft From Customer at Casino
Dubuque Police arrested 57 year old Gregory James and 46 year old Jody James, both of Dubuque just before 5am Wednesday on warrants charging third-degree theft. Police say the couple stole a purse and...
Oct 24, 2019
Dubuque Man Missing Since Monday
Dubuque and East Dubuque police are searching for a Dubuque man who went missing early Monday morning. 28 year old Dan Gessner was last seen at about 3:15 a.m. at the Other Side Bar in downtown East D...
Oct 24, 2019
Platteville Hires New City Manager
Following the departure of Karen Kurt in August, the City of Platteville has now hired a new City Manager. The Platteville Common Council has confirmed Adam Ruechel to take over the post starting on J...
Oct 23, 2019
Lancaster Storm Water Rate Increase
A proposed increase for the storm-water rate in Lancaster has been vetoed by Mayor David Varnam. The Lancaster Common Council voted unanimously on Monday in favor of the 40-percent increase - based on...
Oct 23, 2019
