Category Archives: WGLR Local News
After Several Attempts, Scales Mound Man Finally Arrested
Authorities say multiple tactical strategies were needed to bring a Scales Mound man with two outstanding warrants into custody. 28 year old Jesse Jones was arrested Saturday on warrants from both Jo ...
May 13, 2024
Enoch Found Guilty Of First Degree Murder
A Dubuque County jury on Monday convicted 24 year old Romell Enoch of first-degree murder in the 2021 killing of 20 year old Kylie Duster of Dubuque. Enoch was charged in Iowa District Court of Dubuqu...
May 07, 2024
City Parks In Dubuque To Open Saturday
City of Dubuque parks will open for the season on Saturday. At this time, park restrooms, water fountains, and other amenities will be available for use. The City offers 48 parks covering over 1,200 a...
May 03, 2024
Dubuque Man Died of Self-Inflicted Gunshot Wound
A Dubuque man died in an apparent suicide last week following a brief interaction with East Dubuque law enforcement officers. The incident occurred at about 9 a.m. Thursday when East Dubuque police of...
Apr 30, 2024
Archbishop Releases Statement About Arrest of Rev. Leo Riley
Archbishop of Dubuque Thomas Zinkula has released a statement regarding the sexual abuse allegations against former Dubuque priest Leo Riley. Investigators say Riley sexually assaulted four altar boys...
Apr 29, 2024
Julien Dubuque International Film Festival Continues
The 13th annual Julien Dubuque International Film Festival continues through Sunday at various locations around Dubuque. Screenings begin at 10 a.m. each day. Artists involved with the films will give...
Apr 26, 2024
Former Local Priest Arrested For Sexual Abuse in 1980s
Dubuque Police say a former local priest was arrested Wednesday on sexual abuse charges stemming from his time at a Dubuque parish in the 1980s. 68 year old Rev. Leo Riley of Port Charlotte, Fla., is ...
Apr 25, 2024
One Vehicle Accident Near Scales Mound
A Wisconsin man was seriously injured in a one vehicle accident near Scales Mound Tuesday. The Jo Daviess County Sheriff's Department says the accident happened around 4:30pm on North Culvert Road. Au...
Apr 24, 2024
Three People Injured In Crash Near East Dubuque
Authorities say three people were injured Monday in a crash near East Dubuque following an attempted traffic stop and a high-speed chase. 21 year old Joseph Oimoen of Barneveld was taken to Midwest Me...
Apr 24, 2024
Ground is Broken For New Key Hotel
Project leaders have begun construction on a key portion of an $83 million renovation project at Q Casino in Dubuque. Casino leaders, elected officials and area residents alike gathered Tuesday at Q C...
Apr 24, 2024
