Category Archives: WGLR Local News
Death of Some Animals Leads To Closure Of Exhibit at National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium
An exhibit at Dubuque's National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium will be closed for up to six weeks as staff respond to a chemical contamination that led to the death of two-thirds of the anim...
Oct 17, 2024
Local Farmers Frustrated With Lack Of Movement On The Farm Bil
With far-reaching food and farm legislation stuck in limbo thanks to gridlock in Congress, local farmers are getting frustrated. The 2018 Farm Bill is an omnibus piece of legislation that sets policy ...
Oct 03, 2024
Cardinal-Hickory Creek Transmission Line Complete and Operational
The Cardinal-Hickory Creek transmission line is now complete and operational. The transmission line runs from Dubuque County in Iowa to Dane County in Wisconsin, a stretch of 102 miles. Construction o...
Sep 30, 2024
Dubuque Man Gets 25 Year in Prison For Indecent Contact With A Minor
A Dubuque man has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for indecent contact with a minor to whom he supplied drugs. 34 year old Ryan Steege received the sentence in Iowa District Court of Dubuque Coun...
Sep 24, 2024
City of East Dubuque Purchases Two New Fire Vehicles Without Raising Property Taxes
An increase in property taxes approved by East Dubuque residents last year to fund the purchase of two new fire department vehicles will not be necessary. East Dubuque City Council members on Monday a...
Sep 19, 2024
Illinois Couple Injured in Motorcycle Accident
An Illinois couple was injured in a motorcycle accident in Jo Daviess County Sunday. The Jo Daviess County Sheriff's Department says it happened Sunday morning at 11:40am between Galena and Hanover. O...
Sep 17, 2024
Jo Daviess County Sheriff To Step Down
Jo Daviess County Sheriff Kevin Turner has announced that he will resign as sheriff effective Dec. 13. His resignation was submitted at this week's board meeting, and his successor will be his longtim...
Sep 13, 2024
Galena Man Injured In Motorcycle Accident
Authorities say a motorcyclist was airlifted following a crash in Jo Daviess County. 30 year old Matthew Steele of Galena, was airlifted to Saint Anthony Medical Center in Rockford for treatment of hi...
Sep 03, 2024
Former Dubuque Fighting Saint Johnny Gaudreu Dies In Crash In New Jersey
Columbus Blue Jackets forward and former Dubuque Fighting Saint Johnny Gaudreau died in a crash while bicycling in New Jersey Thursday. Gaudreau was 31. New Jersey State Police said Gaudreau and his y...
Aug 30, 2024
Attend A Dubuque College, Ride The Jule For Free
Students attending Dubuque's colleges will be able to ride The Jule, Dubuque's public transit system, for free this school year. This will be the second consecutive year that local college students ar...
Aug 28, 2024
