Category Archives: Local News
Dubuque City Council approves construction of amphitheater
The City Council voted, 7-0, to approve the $12.1 million second phase of construction for a concert amphitheater next to Q Casino + Resort. The council previously approved the demolition of the old g...
Nov 20, 2024
Galena to allow open burning of yard waste 4 days this week
The city of Galena will hold an open burning period this week. Open burning of yard waste is only permitted during daylight hours on Thursday through Sunday according to an online announcement. Burnin...
Nov 19, 2024
Dubuque man convicted of sex abuse
A Dubuque man has been convicted of several sex crimes. 64-year-old Teodoro Rubio recently was found guilty of second-degree sexual abuse and three counts of lascivious acts with a child after a jury ...
Nov 19, 2024
Scooter operator injured in near collision with vehicle in Dubuque
Police said a man operating an electric scooter was injured in a near collision with a vehicle in Dubuque. 35-year-old Jonathan J. Soule of Dubuque, was transported by ambulance to MercyOne Dubuque Me...
Nov 19, 2024
Platteville man sentenced to jail for armed threats
An area man has been sentenced to 30 days in jail for threatening members of a construction crew with a firearm in Grant County. 27-year-old Dustin Updike of Platteville recently received the sentence...
Nov 19, 2024
Dubuque County supervisors target no property tax levy increase
The Dubuque County supervisors prioritized a flat or lower property tax levy, budget transparency and a more critical eye toward capital improvement requests by department heads on Monday during their...
Nov 19, 2024
1 injured in downtown Dubuque crash
Police said one person was injured Saturday when their vehicle collided with another vehicle, a building and several other objects in downtown Dubuque. 24-year-old Laquan C. M. Edwards of Dubuque, was...
Nov 18, 2024
Dubuque man crashed ATV, seriously injured passenger
Police said a Dubuque man who crashed an all-terrain vehicle was arrested after his passenger was seriously injured in the incident. 20-year-old Ayden A. Bries of Dubuque, was arrested just after 6 PM...
Nov 18, 2024
Dubuque seeks resident input on food-scraps recycling program
The City of Dubuque is asking residents for input regarding the City's food scrap recycling program. All residents are encouraged to take a survey about the program, regardless of whether they current...
Nov 18, 2024
Wisconsin sheriff’s departments collecting donations for hurricane relief
Sheriff's departments in Wisconsin are collecting donations to assist their colleagues in two hurricane-stricken states. The Badger State Sheriffs' Association has launched its Sheriffs Adopting Sheri...
Nov 18, 2024
