Category Archives: Local News
Meeting Gets Feedback On Bobcat Hunting
State officials on Wednesday attempted to explain the benefits and feasibility of bobcat hunting in Dubuque County. About 50 people attended a public information meeting, at the Mines of Spain State R...
Jan 19, 2023
Reynolds Issues Statement on Students First Act
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds issued a statement Wednesday after committees in the House and Senate voted to move forward with her controversial school choice bill. Reynolds said it's time for the govern...
Jan 19, 2023
Four COVID-19 Related Deaths in Latest Reporting Period
There were four additional COVID-19-related deaths reported in the area from January 12th to Wednesday. The deaths occurred in Clayton and Jackson counties in Iowa, and Grant and Lafayette counties in...
Jan 19, 2023
U.S. veterans in suicidal crisis can now access emergency healthcare for free anywhere
Starting on Jan. 17, veterans who are in an acute suicidal crisis are able to get help at any health care facility, VA or not, at zero cost. The US Department of Veterans Affairs made the announcement...
Jan 19, 2023
Delaware County man charged with attempted murder for allegedly shooting at girlfriend
A Delaware County man is accused of shooting at his girlfriend as she fled their residence with her 9-year-old daughter last summer. 37 year old Christopher Wuchter, of Earlville, was arrested and is ...
Jan 19, 2023
Kieler native commits $1 million to UW-P Foundation
The University of Wisconsin-Platteville Foundation has received a sizable donation from a Kieler native. Corey Kaiser, who graduated from the university in 2018, and his wife, Teah, made the $1 millio...
Jan 19, 2023
Total construction value of projects in Dubuque falls in 2022, though building permits still high
While the number of building permits issued by the City of Dubuque last year climbed slightly compared to the year prior, the total construction value related to those permits dropped by nearly half. ...
Jan 19, 2023
Second Man Sentenced For Theft of Firearms in Maquoketa
A second man has been sentenced to two years of probation in connection with the theft of firearms from a Maquoketa store. 29 year old Nicholas Williams of Lost Nation was given a deferred judgment in...
Jan 19, 2023
Winter Storm Watch Called Off
A winter storm watch for tonight for four area counties has been called off, though a winter weather advisory is in place for all the counties in the area. The National Weather Service on Tuesday was ...
Jan 18, 2023
Bus and Vehicle Collide, No Injuries
Deputies with the Lafayette County Sheriff's department responded to Saint Peters Road in the Town of Seymour for an accident involving a vehicle and bus Tuesday just after 4pm. 26 year old Kyle Soder...
Jan 18, 2023
