Category Archives: Local News

Strong Gaming Revenue At Both Dubuque Casinos
Dubuque's two casinos reported strong gaming revenues in 2023, despite a slight decrease in overall revenue as compared to the previous year. Diamond Jo Casino and Q Casino collectively generated $123...
Mark Evenstad Jan 24, 2024

Man Arrested For Hitting Another Man With A Blunt Object
Police say a man struck another with a blunt object during a disturbance in Dubuque. 32 year old Jacob Ness was arrested around 5 a.m. Tuesday in the 700 block of West Fifth Street on charges of going...
Mark Evenstad Jan 24, 2024

Judge’s Ruling Puts The Parker Project in Galena in Doubt
A judge has ruled that multiple ordinances approved by the Galena City Council permitting the construction of a major resort project now are void, leaving the future of the development unclear. In a c...
Mark Evenstad Jan 23, 2024

Clear Snow and Ice From Mail Boxes To Help Your Mail Carriers
With snow and ice still causing problems across southern Wisconsin, the United States Postal Service on Friday asked that walkways and areas around mailboxes be kept clear to keep letter carriers safe...
Mark Evenstad Jan 23, 2024

How Does Your Dog React To Watching TV?
If you swear your dog looks at the TV screen, and even reacts to certain programs, you’re not wrong. A new study out of the University of Wisconsin’s School of Veterinary Medicine is looki...
Mark Evenstad Jan 23, 2024

Two Bridges To Receive Improvements in Southwest Wisconsin
Grant and Richland County residents have a chance Wednesday to learn about improvements to two bridges crossing the Wisconsin River. The County T bridges connecting Port Andrew and Blue River will be ...
Mark Evenstad Jan 23, 2024

Southwest Tech Receives $2000 Grant To Support Food Pantry
Southwest Wisconsin Technical College in Fennimore received a $2,000 grant from the Alliant Energy Foundation that will be used to support an on-campus food pantry. Katie’s Cupboard is a service...
Mark Evenstad Jan 23, 2024

South Wayne Woman Arrested Had Active Arrest Warrant
At around 8:45 PM Sunday night, Deputies with the Green County Sheriff's Office conducted a welfare check on a motorist on Highway 11 in the Town of Jefferson. Deputies later found that an occupant, 4...
Mark Evenstad Jan 22, 2024

Dubuque Man Arrested For Harassment
Dubuque Police arrested 33 year old Justin Breitsprecker of Dubuque around 2:40 p.m. Saturday at his residence on a charge of first-degree harassment.
Mark Evenstad Jan 22, 2024

Illinois Lawmaker Announces Valentines For Seniors
An Illinois lawmaker representing Jo Daviess County has launched a card drive initiative to benefit the area's older adults. Illinois Senator Andrew Chesney of Freeport has announced his "Valentines f...
Mark Evenstad Jan 22, 2024