Category Archives: Local News
Dubuque school board awards construction contracts for Eisenhower, Irving projects
Dubuque Community School Board members this week awarded construction contracts for renovation projects at two district schools. The board unanimously awarded the two contracts for work at Eisenhower ...
Apr 10, 2025
Threat involving Hempstead High School ‘not credible’
On Thursday at approximately 1:10pm, Dubuque Police were notified of a general threat of violence involving Hempstead High School. Officers responded to the school and immediately began investigating ...
Apr 10, 2025
3 firefighters injured battling grass fire in Jo Daviess County
Authorities said three firefighters were airlifted after sustaining injuries battling a grass fire in Jo Daviess County. Jo Daviess County Emergency Management states in a press release that Elizabeth...
Apr 09, 2025
Dubuque school district proposes slightly higher tax levy rate
Dubuque Community Schools officials propose a slight increase to the district's tax levy rate in the coming fiscal year, meaning homeowners would see an increase in the school district portion of thei...
Apr 09, 2025
US Cellular laying off 4,100 employees nationwide
US Cellular plans to lay off about 4,100 positions across the country. According to a notice from US Cellular, US Cellular is selling all of its wireless operations to T-Mobile. The company said layof...
Apr 09, 2025
Dubuque landfill board nixes federal grant, moves ahead with civilian disposal center
The Dubuque landfill board has decided to move ahead with plans for a customer convenience center while forgoing a $4 million federal grant offered by then-President Joe Biden and frozen by President ...
Apr 09, 2025
One injured in Platteville plane crash
A single-engine airplane crashed at the Platteville Municipal Airport on Tuesday afternoon. The pilot was the only person aboard and was transported to a nearby hospital with what appear to be minor i...
Apr 08, 2025
Southwestern School Board candidate requests recount
A candidate in last week’s southwest Wisconsin elections has requested a recount after losing by a single vote. Jordan Pergande, who received 628 votes in the Southwestern School Board Area 1 ra...
Apr 08, 2025
Dubuque pools set to open May 27
The City of Dubuque Parks and Recreation Department announced today that Flora and Sutton pools are scheduled to open for the summer on Tuesday, May 27, depending on weather. Annual pool passes are cu...
Apr 08, 2025
Grant County will participate in statewide tornado drill
All municipal warning sirens will sound in Grant County during this week's statewide tornado drill. The drill will be held Thursday and is held in conjunction with Severe Weather Awareness Week in Wis...
Apr 08, 2025
