Category Archives: WGLR Local News

Former Applebee’s Manager Sentenced For Theft From Safe
An Illinois man has been sentenced to two to five years of probation for a 2021 burglary from a Dubuque restaurant. 51 year old Todd Lazio of Sterling, Ill., received the sentence from Iowa District C...
Mark Evenstad Nov 20, 2023

Revenue Guarantee A Success For Avelo Airlines
All of the funds in a minimum revenue guarantee agreement incentivizing Avelo Airlines to provide commercial air service to Dubuque have been used - and officials say the agreement was a success. At t...
Mark Evenstad Nov 17, 2023

DBQ Shovel Crew Program Available
As Dubuque waits for the first big snowfall, someone in need might need your help this winter to clear the snow and ice from their sidewalk. The DBQ Shovel Crew program is for those who are physically...
Mark Evenstad Nov 14, 2023

Dominican Sisters restructuring space
The Dominican Sisters of Sinsinawa are updating and reallocating space in their Stone and Convent buildings. This update includes installing a geothermal HVAC system. Sinsinawa Book and Gift Gallery w...
Mark Evenstad Nov 14, 2023

Resnick Re-Elected To Dubuque City Council
An incumbent Dubuque City Council member retained his seat in a contested election Tuesday, while two more incumbents without opponents also kept their spots. City Council Member David Resnick defeate...
Mark Evenstad Nov 08, 2023

First Measurable Snowfall Occurs in the Area
The Dubuque area received its first measurable snowfall of the season on Tuesday. An observer measured 0.1 inches of snow at the Dubuque Regional Airport, according to David Cousins, a meteorologist a...
Mark Evenstad Nov 01, 2023

Public Intoxication Charges For Dubuque Man
Dubuque Police arrested 41 year old Kurtis Kies of Dubuque on Saturday around 5pm in the area of East 14th Street and Central Avenue on charges of fourth-degree criminal mischief and public intoxicati...
Mark Evenstad Oct 30, 2023

Dredging Operation locates car in Dubuque cold case
Dubuque Police say a recent dredging operation along the Mississippi River resulted in the retrieval and identification of a vehicle belonging to a Dubuque man who went missing over 30 years ago. Acco...
Mark Evenstad Oct 26, 2023

East Dubuque Woman Arrested
Dubuque Police arrested 28 year old Emily Voshell of East Dubuque around 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Dubuque Law Enforcement Center on a charge of introducing intoxicants or drugs into a correctional ins...
Mark Evenstad Oct 26, 2023

Galena Woman Sentenced For Stabbing Incident
A Galena woman has been sentenced to two years probation after authorities said she stabbed a man and then barricaded herself inside a residence. 42 year old Jennifer Velzis was sentenced in Jo Davies...
Mark Evenstad Oct 26, 2023