Category Archives: Local News

Two people are dead in officer involved shooting in Dubuque
Two people are dead following an officer involved shooting in Dubuque. Sunday shortly before 1 AM, an officer from the Dubuque Police Department observed a physical fight in front of Odd Fellows bar. ...
Courtney Chaffee Jan 05, 2026

Reflections in the Park hosts second walk-through event
Reflections in the Park in Dubuque is offering another Walk-Through Night. The new event will be held Sunday, January 4th from 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM The final opportunity to drive through be Saturday, Jan...
Courtney Chaffee Dec 31, 2025

Iowa 511 app adds hazard reporting feature
A new feature on the Iowa 511 app lets you report a road hazard directly to the DOT. You can choose from three main categories – traffic (like crashes or standstill traffic), road hazards (potho...
Courtney Chaffee Dec 30, 2025
DOJ sues to block new Illinois immigration related law
In an expected move, the Trump administration filed a lawsuit last week seeking to nullify a new state law that allows Illinois residents to sue federal immigration agents who arrest them in or near c...
Courtney Chaffee Dec 30, 2025

City of Dubuque seeks information on dog bite incident
City of Dubuque officials seek the public's help in obtaining information about a dog involved in a biting incident Friday, Dec. 26. The incident happened at about 8 p.m. in the 900 block of Kane Stre...
Courtney Chaffee Dec 30, 2025

UW-Platteville terminates Athletic Director
UW-Platteville terminated its athletic director last week. Michael Knipe began his career at UW-Platteville in May 2024, previously serving as deputy director of athletics at Fort Lewis College in Dur...
Courtney Chaffee Dec 30, 2025
One person is dead following a crash in Guttenberg
A man is dead following a crash in Guttenberg. The Clayton County Sheriff’s Office responded to a one vehicle crash at the intersection of Osterdock Road and Garber Road in Guttenberg around 7 p...
Courtney Chaffee Dec 29, 2025

Dubuque curbside collection holiday schedule
The upcoming holidays will impact curbside collections for some Dubuque residents. Both Christmas Day and New Year’s Day fall on Thursdays this year. Regular Thursday curbside collection custome...
Courtney Chaffee Dec 24, 2025
AAA activating “Tow to Go” for the holidays
AAA is once again offering people in Iowa and Wisconsin an alternative to driving impaired. AAA has activated their "Tow to Go" program starting today at 6 PM [Wed. Dec. 24] until 6 AM on Friday Janua...
Courtney Chaffee Dec 24, 2025
Iowa police to start citing drivers for cell phone use January 1
Beginning January 1, police in Iowa will begin writing citations for drivers who are operating their phones while driving. Since July 2025, they have been giving warnings. You cannot text, dial a phon...
Courtney Chaffee Dec 23, 2025