Category Archives: WGLR Local News
Three Vehicle Crash in Dubuque
Two people were injured in a three-vehicle crash Monday in Dubuque. Police say 83 year old Joanne Kirschbaum of Platteville was taken by ambulance to UnityPoint Health-Finley Hospital for treatment of...
Aug 30, 2023
Anhydrous Ammonia Tank Explodes in Manchester
Officials in Delaware County say no injuries were reported after heat caused an anhydrous ammonia tank to explode Wednesday afternoon at an agriculture cooperative’s Manchester location. Accordi...
Aug 24, 2023
Hundreds of People Come To Potosi Catfish Festival
Hundreds of people showed up for the 63rd annual Potosi Catfish Festival on Sunday. Potosi Fire Chief Ryne Emler says it gets bigger and bigger every year. It is the Potosi Fire Department's biggest f...
Aug 14, 2023
Avelo Airlines Requesting Funds For Revenue Guarentee Agreement
Avelo Airlines has had a successful return of commercial air service from Dubuque Regional Airport. Avelo is now requesting just over $584,000 from the city and county to support its investment. The r...
Aug 11, 2023
Hazel Green Man In Collision With Bicyclist, Injuring 13 Year Old
Police say a 13-year-old bicyclist was injured in a collision with a vehicle in Dubuque. According to Dubuque police, the child was taken by private vehicle to UnityPoint Health-Finley Hospital for tr...
Aug 10, 2023
Property in East Dubuque Could Become Cannabis Dispensary
The East Dubuque City Council has voted to rezone a property in the city, clearing the way for the property owner to potentially redevelop and lease it to a cannabis dispensary. Council members voted,...
Aug 09, 2023
Motorcycle Crash Injures Rockford Man in Jo Daviess County
Authorities say a motorcyclist was airlifted following a crash in Jo Daviess County Saturday. 51 year old Chad Renton of Rockford was airlifted to Saint Anthony Medical Center in Rockford, for treatme...
Aug 07, 2023
Climatologist Calls Last Week’s Rain, A Million Dollar Rain
Area climate experts say local rainfall last week, paired with unusual temperature fluctuations, helped avert what could have been severe impacts from last week's heat wave. Overall, summer conditions...
Aug 04, 2023
Iowa Tax-Free Holiday On Friday and Saturday
Customers will have an additional incentive to shop the next few days, as Iowa's annual sales tax-free holiday will take place today and tomorrow. On those dates, sales tax will not be charged on most...
Aug 04, 2023
Galena Trying To Decide On What To Do With Main Street Building
Galena City Council members held a meeting this week and discussed the future of a city-owned building on Main Street, generally agreeing that public restrooms could be a good use of the property. The...
Aug 03, 2023
