Category Archives: Local News
Local college partners with ambulance service to create EMS academy
A partnership between a Dubuque college and a local private ambulance service could help address an emergency medical services staffing shortfall. Paramount EMS and Loras College today announced the f...
Mar 24, 2023
Jo Daviess authorities seek info on theft of catalytic converter from school vehicle
Authorities are investigating the theft of a catalytic converter from a vehicle belonging to a Jo Daviess County school district. The equipment was taken from a 2019 GMC Yukon belonging to the River R...
Mar 24, 2023
Police: Man withdrew $21K from Dubuque bank in fraud case
Police said a man withdrew $21,000 from a Dubuque bank after depositing a fraudulent check. 62 year old James Brom, of Dubuque., was arrested at 2:09 a.m. Thursday at his residence on a warrant chargi...
Mar 24, 2023
Wisconsin BBB warns businesses of impostor scams
The Wisconsin Better Business Bureau (BBB) is warning of several impostor scams where scammers pretend to be the BBB over email or the phone. Scammers use BBB logos and fake emails to convince busines...
Mar 24, 2023
Wisconsin’s new secretary of state surprised by appointment
Wisconsin’s newly appointed secretary of state said Thursday that she had no idea Gov. Tony Evers was going to offer her the job, defusing Republican allegations that her appointment was part of...
Mar 24, 2023
Dubuque County entities earn state tourism awards
Three Dubuque County entities received awards this week at a state tourism conference. The Field of Dreams movie site, Travel Dubuque and Voices Productions each were recognized by the Iowa Tourism Of...
Mar 24, 2023
Dubuque council approves budget with property tax, utility rate increases
Dubuque City Council members on Thursday approved a budget for the coming fiscal year that comes with an increase to the city's property tax and utility rates. Council members voted, 7-0, to pass a $2...
Mar 24, 2023
‘Emergency’ Teaching Licenses nearly triple over the past decade in Wisconsin
The number of emergency teaching licenses issued in Wisconsin hit an all-time high. The trend is being fueled by the national teaching shortage – prompting more people to join the field through ...
Mar 24, 2023
Dubuque budgets $150,000 for odor-control system at treatment plant
The City of Dubuque plans to spend $150,000 next fiscal year to reduce odors emanating from its wastewater treatment plant. In the proposed budget for fiscal year 2024, which begins on July 1, the Dub...
Mar 23, 2023
Dubuque residents advocate for new name for city park
Impassioned residents made the case for their preferred new names for a city park during a Dubuque Parks and Recreation Commission meeting this week. About 20 people turned out advocate for a new name...
Mar 23, 2023
