Category Archives: WGLR Local News
City of Dubuque Closely Watching Mississippi River
The City of Dubuque is closely monitoring the Mississippi River level and the John C. Culver Floodwall as the river is expected to crest at 24'9" on Sunday. This latest projection from the National We...
Apr 25, 2023
South McGregor Residents Asked To Evacuate
The city of McGregor is asking people in South McGregor to evacuate by 8 a.m. Tuesday. It comes amid ongoing efforts to add reinforcements to flood wall barriers, and monitor pumps and levees. In an u...
Apr 24, 2023
City of McGregor Asks Residents To Reduce Water Usage
The City of McGregor has asked residents to voluntarily reduce water usage until the river recedes. The rising water has added extra stress to the city's sewer system, so any reduction in water usage ...
Apr 24, 2023
East Dubuque Woman Hits Ice Patch and Crashes
Mineral Point Fire and Mineral Point EMS responded to Highway 151 Belmont Township for a one vehicle accident Satuirday around 5pm. 33 year old Jennifer Spilger of East Dubuque was traveling northboun...
Apr 24, 2023
East Dubuque Man Sentenced To Prison For Chase
A man has been sentenced to seven years and six months in federal prison for a weapons charge related to an incident in which Dubuque police said he held a driver at gunpoint. 23 year old Kayne Donath...
Apr 19, 2023
Overturned Semi Blocks Base Of Julien Dubuque Bridge
Roads reopened early Tuesday evening after a semi-tractor trailer crash at the base of the Julien Dubuque Bridge. According to the Dubuque Police Department, around 4pm, an overturned semi blocked the...
Apr 19, 2023
Sixth-Grader Dies In UTV Crash In Jo Daviess County
Officials say a sixth-grade student at Stockton Middle School has died as a result of a crash involving a utility vehicle over the weekend in Jo Daviess County. According to a statement on the Stockto...
Apr 18, 2023
Mississippi River Could Exceed Flood Stage This Week
Forecasters say the Mississippi River could top its 17-foot flood stage in Dubuque by Tuesday, and crest around 20 feet by next weekend. According to the National Weather Service, the Mississippi Rive...
Apr 17, 2023
Snowfall Totals From Mid-April Snowstorm
Meteorologists report that Dubuque officially received 2.4 inches of snow overnight, while higher amounts fell in northern parts of the tri-state area. According to the National Weather Service, Dubuq...
Apr 17, 2023
Bill Would Prohibit Banning Certain Dog Breeds
An Iowa bill that would prevent cities and counties from banning specific dog breeds could impact several local communities that already prohibit residents from owning pit bulls. House File 651, which...
Apr 14, 2023
