Category Archives: Local News

UW-Platteville chancellor finalists named
University of Wisconsin System officials today announced three finalists in their search for University of Wisconsin-Platteville’s next chancellor. The finalists are Philip Cavalier, current int...
Dave Murphy Mar 17, 2023

Southwest Heatlh Hosts Nurses Week Event
Southwest Health is hosting a 5K Run/Walk on May 6th in celebration of Nurses’ Week and nurses’ dedication to keeping the people of southwest Wisconsin safe and healthy. Join Southwest Hea...
Dave Murphy Mar 17, 2023

Mineral Point Man and Woman Arrested
The Iowa County Communications Center received a report of a disturbance at a residence on State Road 23 in Mineral Point on Thursday around 7:30 PM. Iowa County Sheriff's Deputies responded to the sc...
Dave Murphy Mar 17, 2023

Former Secretary of State Doug La Follette expresses frustration in resignation letter
Now former Wisconsin Secretary of State Doug La Follette said he resigned Friday because he’s frustrated with the state of the office, according to his resignation letter. La Follette said he...
Dave Murphy Mar 17, 2023

Platteville Man Arrested For OWI, Passenger Also Cited
A man from Platteville was arrested and his passenger was cited following a traffic stop in Darlington. 21 year old Ryan Luce was arrested Wednesday around 7:50pm for OWI following a traffic stop on C...
Mark Evenstad Mar 17, 2023

Dubuque Man Sentenced For Unauthorized Charges
A Dubuque man has been sentenced to two years of probation for making unauthorized charges on a work credit card while employed at a Dubuque cemetery. 64 year old Jeffrey Paar was given a deferred jud...
Mark Evenstad Mar 17, 2023

Gas Leak Causes Closure on Dubuque Street
A Dubuque street was partially closed this morning due to a gas leak. Bluff Street was closed from Third Street to Dodge Street while the Dubuque Fire Department and Black Hills Energy respond to a na...
Mark Evenstad Mar 17, 2023

One Person dead After House Fire in Richland Center
Richland County authorities received a 911 call of a house on fire on Tuckaway Valley Road in Richland Center on Wednesday night. Responding Deputies arrived to a house fully engulfed and collapsed. A...
Mark Evenstad Mar 17, 2023

Man Cuts Another Man With Machete
Police say a man cut another man with a machete in December in Dubuque. 27 year old Jonathan Luna of Dubuque was arrested Wednesday at his residence on a warrant charging assault while displaying a we...
Mark Evenstad Mar 17, 2023

New Date For Belmont Under The Stars
Friends of Belmont Mound State Park is hosting An Evening Under the Stars at the state park from 7:30-8:30 p.m. on a new date; Sunday, March 19, 2023. Dress for cold weather and bring your binoculars ...
Mark Evenstad Mar 17, 2023