Category Archives: Local News
Grant County Sheriff’s Department warns of text message scam
The Grant County Sheriff’s Department and the Platteville Police have received multiple calls regarding a text message scam. The message claims to be from the DMV regarding unpaid traffic violat...
Jun 03, 2025
2 Wisconsin residents arrested after altercation in vehicle leads to crash in Dubuque County
Authorities said an altercation in a vehicle caused an injury crash in Dubuque County, leading to two arrests. 35-year-old Brent D. Lipinski of Franklin, Wis., reported stomach and head pain and had a...
Jun 03, 2025
Galena police officer possessed child sexual abuse material
The Illinois attorney general has charged a Galena police officer with possessing child sexual abuse material. 23-year-old Eli G. Barthel of Freeport, was charged in Stephenson County Circuit Court wi...
Jun 03, 2025
Road construction to start on Highways 11 and 80 in Hazel Green this week
To invest in Wisconsin's transportation system, Governor Evers recently signed a $4,199,782 contract to resurface Highway 80 from the Illinois state line to Highway 11 and Highway 11 from the Village ...
Jun 03, 2025
Dubuque organization to host lunchtime presentation on sustainable food practices
A free lunchtime presentation on sustainable food practices will be held this week in Dubuque. Lunch & Learn: Eating Green: Sustainable Food Practices for Everyday Life will be held from noon to 1...
Jun 03, 2025
Water taxi service at the Black Hawk Bridge starts Wednesday
Starting Wednesday, there will be a free shuttle and water taxi service due to the closure of the Black Hawk Bridge. The service will be available to all riders and will shuttle you between the Lansin...
Jun 02, 2025
Illinois Attorney General charges Galena officer with possessing child sex abuse material
The Illinois Attorney General has charged a Galena police officer for allegedly possessing child sexual abuse material. 23-year-old Eli Barthel of Freeport is charged with two Class 2 felony counts of...
Jun 02, 2025
Search continues for missing boater on Mississippi River near Carroll County
Authorities are continuing the search for a missing boater after a boating accident on the Mississippi River near Carroll County on Saturday, May 31. According to the Carroll County Emergency Manageme...
Jun 02, 2025
Fire temporarily displaces 2 Dubuque families
No injuries were reported following a deck fire on South Grandview Avenue. On Sunday around 1:12 AM Dubuque Fire Department was dispatched to an apartment deck at 1707 South Grandview Ave for a back d...
Jun 02, 2025
U.S. Marshals Service warn of imposter scams
U.S. Marshals Service officials are warning residents of imposter scams reported in Iowa. A press release from the U.S. Marshals Service of the Northern District of Iowa states that Iowa residents hav...
Jun 02, 2025
