Category Archives: Local News

‘This is my country’: Literacy Network helps Peruvian immigrant earn right to vote
MADISON, Wis.— For Sergio Javier Lucero, speaking Spanish is the natural choice, but lately he’s been focusing a lot on his English. With the help of one Madison organization, he has earne...
Tahleel Mohieldin Nov 01, 2022

Wisconsin DNR talks well compensation grants
MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is trying to help state residents get federal assistance via the American Rescue Plan to clean up their water supplies. With $10 mil...
Site staff Nov 01, 2022

DAIS’ 24/7 text line helps 30+ users in first month
MADISON, Wis. — A month after Domestic Abuse Intervention Services launched its new 24/7 text line, more than 30 people have used the service, the organization’s executive director said Tu...
Logan Reigstad Nov 01, 2022

Dubuque Woman Arrested For Domestic Assault Incident
Dubuque Police arrested 31 year old Alissa Molzof of Dubuque on Sunday at her residence on charges of domestic assault with strangulation, domestic assault with injury and three counts of child endang...
Mark Evenstad Nov 01, 2022

Platteville Pickleball Courts Undergoing Construction Corrections
Construction corrections are underway at the Platteville pickleball courts after players identified issues with the surface. The courts were constructed last year, but it was identified that correctio...
Mark Evenstad Nov 01, 2022

Pumpkins can be disposed of in leaf piles in Madison
MADISON, Wis. — If you have unwanted jack-o-lanterns lying around, don’t let them rot away. If you live in Madison, you can dispose of pumpkins along with your leaves and other yard waste....
Kyle Jones Nov 01, 2022

Belmont Police Warning of Grandparent Scams
The Belmont Police Department is warning residents against "grandparent scams". They are sharing insight after they had a victim lose thousands of dollars. To avoid this type of scam, or any suspiciou...
Mark Evenstad Nov 01, 2022

Barneveld Man Arrested on his 2nd OWI
An Iowa County Deputy initiated a traffic stop on US Highway 18-151 on Sunday around 3 AM. As a result of the stop, 39-year-old Christopher Buol of Barneveld was arrested for an OWI, his 2nd offense. ...
Mark Evenstad Nov 01, 2022

Heartland Financial reports 1% increase in net income
HTLF, formerly known as Heartland Financial USA, reported a net income of $54.6 million for the third quarter, about 1% increase from the third quarter of 2021. HTLF also reported total assets of $19....
Mark Evenstad Nov 01, 2022
Hunter dies after apparent fall in Jo Daviess County
Authorities said a hunter died in a weekend accident in Jo Daviess County. 66 year old Russell Ory of Aurora was found below a tree stand following an apparent fall on Sunday on a property in rural El...
Mark Evenstad Nov 01, 2022