Category Archives: Local News
Dubuque woman sentenced to probation for exposing child to meth
A Dubuque woman has been sentenced to two years of probation for exposing a child to methamphetamine. Emily N. Buhrman, 28, recently pleaded guilty to a charge of child endangerment. Reports state tha...
Mar 22, 2023
Dubuque to roll out 8,000 new trash carts next month
About 8,000 Dubuque households can expect to receive new city trash carts next month. Starting April 3, city staff will begin delivering 400 35-gallon tipper trash carts per day to residents as part o...
Mar 22, 2023
A forum focusing on the opioid crisis will be held next week in Dubuque
Tri-state Forum on the Opioid Crisis will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, March 29, at Grand River Center. The forum will feature presentations from experts in the fields of law enforcement, emerg...
Mar 22, 2023
DNR urges public to stop feeding deer during winter months
While it may be out of generosity, leaving out feed for deer during cold weather conditions causes more harm than good. The Department of Natural Resources urges the public to avoid feeding deer. That...
Mar 22, 2023
Gov. Evers responds to criticism of Secretary of State appointment
Governor Tony Evers responded to questions regarding his appointment of Sarah Godlewski as Secretary of State. Longtime Secretary of State Doug La Follette resigned last week. He had just been elected...
Mar 22, 2023
Sex offender arrest
25 year old Taylon J. Heckard, was arrested at 2:30 a.m. Monday at Dubuque Law Enforcement Center on warrants charging failure to comply with the sex offender registry, violation of parole and volunta...
Mar 22, 2023
Dubuque City Council approves new management agreement for Grand River Center
Dubuque City Council members voted, 7-0, to approve a management agreement for the Grand River Center with OVG360. The Grand River Center has been managed by Platinum Hospitality Group since the facil...
Mar 21, 2023
Maquoketa school to open Thursday at earliest
Flooding from a burst pipe in the ceiling above the school library will keep a Maquoketa elementary school closed at least through Wednesday. Maquoketa Community School District Superintendent said Mo...
Mar 21, 2023
Dubuque drug arrests
47 year old Yolanda McDougal, was arrested at 4:22 a.m. Monday in the area of East 16th Street and Kerper Boulevard on charges of felony possession of marijuana-third or subsequent offense, possession...
Mar 21, 2023
Dubuque County supervisors approve $3.4 million in projects
The Dubuque County Board of Supervisors, often split, has approved $3.4 million in capital projects for the fiscal year starting July 1, having previously pared away some high-dollar projects proposed...
Mar 21, 2023
