Category Archives: Local News
Wisconsin’s new secretary of state surprised by appointment
Wisconsin’s newly appointed secretary of state said Thursday that she had no idea Gov. Tony Evers was going to offer her the job, defusing Republican allegations that her appointment was part of...
Mar 24, 2023
Dubuque County entities earn state tourism awards
Three Dubuque County entities received awards this week at a state tourism conference. The Field of Dreams movie site, Travel Dubuque and Voices Productions each were recognized by the Iowa Tourism Of...
Mar 24, 2023
Dubuque council approves budget with property tax, utility rate increases
Dubuque City Council members on Thursday approved a budget for the coming fiscal year that comes with an increase to the city's property tax and utility rates. Council members voted, 7-0, to pass a $2...
Mar 24, 2023
‘Emergency’ Teaching Licenses nearly triple over the past decade in Wisconsin
The number of emergency teaching licenses issued in Wisconsin hit an all-time high. The trend is being fueled by the national teaching shortage – prompting more people to join the field through ...
Mar 24, 2023
Authorities: Dubuque County man sexually abused girl
Authorities said a Dubuque County man sexually abused a girl under age 14. 32 year old Jonathan Johll, of Asbury, was arrested at 6 a.m. Thursday at Dubuque Law Enforcement Center on a warrant chargin...
Mar 24, 2023
Dubuque budgets $150,000 for odor-control system at treatment plant
The City of Dubuque plans to spend $150,000 next fiscal year to reduce odors emanating from its wastewater treatment plant. In the proposed budget for fiscal year 2024, which begins on July 1, the Dub...
Mar 23, 2023
Dubuque residents advocate for new name for city park
Impassioned residents made the case for their preferred new names for a city park during a Dubuque Parks and Recreation Commission meeting this week. About 20 people turned out advocate for a new name...
Mar 23, 2023
City of Lancaster, area woman to settle excessive force lawsuit for more than $70K
Lancaster city officials are settling a lawsuit that claimed a police officer used excessive force during a 2021 incident at the local jail. Once all parties sign the agreement, complainant Kara Kittl...
Mar 23, 2023
Dubuque Man Arrested for Sexual Assault
Police said a Dubuque man sexually assaulted a girl under the age of 17 multiple times during the course of a decade. 40 year old Armon Kattil, of Dubuque, was arrested at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday at Dubuqu...
Mar 23, 2023
Mulch Fire In Iowa County Will Burn For Days (Cobb)
A mulch fire in Southwest Wisconsin is still burning. The Iowa County Sheriff's Office says the blaze, which started Sunday morning at the Tri Star Pallets factory in Cobb is expected to keep burning ...
Mar 23, 2023
