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The year's first major political test in Wisconsin becomes a referendum on Elon Musk
Wisconsin's upcoming Supreme Court race is just entering its final stretch and it's already breaking records as the most expensive judicial election in the nation's history. The April 1 contest between liberal Dane County Judge Susan Crawford and conservative Waukesha County Judge Brad Schimel has drawn millions of dol...
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Dubuque man intentionally hit, dragged man with vehicle
A 21-year-old is facing charges in Dubuque, for allegedly charging and dragging another man with his truck Friday night. Elias Croft is facing charges of assault while displaying a weapon, OWI (second offense), and third degree harassment. He is currently being held on a $20,000 bond. According to the criminal complain...
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Iowa County calls for service last week
Iowa County 911 Communication Center had 495 calls for service from March 16, 2025, to March 22, 2025. According to a Facebook post from the Iowa County Sheriff's Department some of the leading calls for service were 50 Medical Emergencies, 78 Traffic Stops, 25 911 Hang Up, 19 Crashes, and 3 Disturbances. Year to date ...
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Owner of Tyrol Basin's trial date has been scheduled
A trial date has been set for the owner of Tyrol Basin who was accused of battering a teen without a pass on Feb. 24. Online court records show the trial for Nathaniel T. McGree will begin on June 18 at 8:30 a.m. McGree was charged with disorderly conduct and battery. Staff had asked the teen to leave and he reporte...
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Dubuque County Extension offers free sweet potato plants
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach of Dubuque County is offering free sweet potato plants to local residents. Program participants will receive eight plant bundles of Beauregard sweet potatoes and growing season updates. Local pickup locations for plants include: the Asbury, Epworth, Farley, Holy Cross and Pe...
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Former Carroll County deputy arrested in connection with death of 18-year-old in 2024
A former sheriff's deputy has been charged in connection with the death of 18-year-old Jackson Kradle in Mount Carroll. Following an investigation by Illinois State Police, former Carroll County Sheriff's Deputy 44-year-old Matthew Herpstreith of Savanna, has been charged with Reckless Homicide, Reckless Conduct, Obstr...
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Platteville chamber to host candidate event this week
Platteville Regional Chamber hosts an event this week featuring candidates for local offices. The chamber's "Good Morning Platteville" program with the candidates will be held at 8 a.m. Thursday, March 27, at Platteville City Hall auditorium. Candidates for Platteville City Council and Platteville School Boar...
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Stoughton man arrested for OWI after calling police about a car wash issue
Police arrested a driver for allegedly driving while intoxicated after he reportedly called 911 himself to report an issue with a car wash, the Stoughton Police Department said Monday. Police explained a 31-year-old man called 911 to report that he was having trouble using a self-service car wash. The Stoughton Police ...
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Brothers Osbourne to perform at Backwaters Stage
A Grammy Award-winning country duo will perform this summer at a Dubuque casino. Brothers Osborne will appear Aug. 22 at Q Casino + Resort's Back Waters Stage. According to a press release from the venue, the show will be held at 8 p.m. A support act will be announced later. General admission tickets for the August sho...
Mar 24, 2025

Iowa County 911 had a busy Saturday
According to a Facebook post from Iowa County Sheriff Michael Peterson, Iowa County 911 Dispatchers & First Responders had a busy Saturday. 911 dispatchers handled 103 calls for service. Meanwhile, approximately 45 fire and EMS agencies were paged out between 7 AM and 8:30 PM, spending countless hours protecting co...
Mar 24, 2025