Category Archives: Local News

Planes mapping mineral resources will be in the tri-state area
The U.S. Geological Survey plans a series of low-level airplane flights over the next year that will map mineral resources across four states, including parts of Iowa, Illinois and Wisconsin. A press ...
Courtney Chaffee Dec 03, 2025

City of Dubuque seeks shovel crew
The city of Dubuque is accepting applications and seeks volunteers for a snow-shoveling assistance program. The volunteer-based DBQ Shovel Crew helps clear sidewalks of snow and ice for a particular a...
Courtney Chaffee Dec 01, 2025

City of Dubuque snow route parking in effect Tuesday and Wednesday
The city of Dubuque’s snow route parking policy will be in effect Tuesday, Dec. 2, and Wednesday, Dec. 3. Parking will not be allowed on the even-numbered side of affected streets Tuesday and on...
Courtney Chaffee Dec 01, 2025

Record breaking snowfall in the tri-state area
Southern Wisconsin saw plenty of snowfall over the weekend. Parts of southern Wisconsin saw record breaking snowfall from Saturday to Sunday morning. Madison saw 11.7 inches, setting a single day Nove...
Courtney Chaffee Dec 01, 2025

**WINTER STORM INFO**
Get the latest weather conditions and alerts here: National Weather Service, La Crosse, WI Get the latest Closings and Cancellations Here
Dave Murphy Nov 27, 2025
Epstein Files Transparency Act moves forward
The House and Senate voted almost unanimously on Tuesday afternoon to force the Justice Department to publicly release all files related to its investigation into the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Ep...
Courtney Chaffee Nov 19, 2025

University of Dubuque revamps LIFE program
The University of Dubuque has redesigned its Learning Institute for Fulfillment and Engagement (LIFE) program to give adult learners more control over their education than ever before. Launching sprin...
Courtney Chaffee Nov 19, 2025

Rider Lacey Block project in Dubuque awarded Historic Preservation Tax Credit
A project to rehabilitate a Dubuque building into commercial space and apartments has been awarded close to $700,000 in state tax credits. The Rider Lacy Block project, at 1706 Central Ave., received ...
Courtney Chaffee Nov 19, 2025

Travel Dubuque receives grant to help attract visitors to Dubuque
Representatives from Dubuque's destination marketing organization shared how a grant from the DRA will help them attract visitors to the area. The DRA, the nonprofit license-holder for Dubuque's two c...
Courtney Chaffee Nov 19, 2025

Dubuque program to remove lead pipes faces budget shortfall
A Dubuque program to remove 585 lead service lines still in operation from older homes faces at least a $1 million funding shortfall due to cost overruns, making it likely that fewer than 70% of the h...
Courtney Chaffee Nov 14, 2025









