NEWS
New Voice. New Vision. Lisa White Announces Bid For Election to State Senate
Lisa White announced her campaign for the 17th Senate District while vowing to restore fairness in government and fight for workers and families across the district.
Gruber enters race for 51st assembly seat w
Ben Gruber, Arena, announced his candidacy for Assembly District 51.
Body Cam Requests, Streetlight Fixes Highlight Busy Dodgeville Council Meeting
By John Dalton In Chief Brandon Wilhelm’s Police Report, he said his department is being bogged down with Open Records Requests with redacting body camera footage.
Bicentennial Committee Looks to Fill a Year With Celebration in Mineral Point
A year-long bicentennial celebration can be a boon for Mineral Point, organizers said at a planning meeting last week.
From Iowa County Airport, Med Flight ready to transport critically ill and injured
Most of us only are only reminded that Med Flight is nearby when we hear it go out on a …
Bridging national partisan divide can start locally
By Mary Glindinning The way to bridge political division might be locally by starting with a less contentious issue, a speaker told about 50 people Sunday afternoon.
Candidates named for spring election
There are some open seats on the county board and some area school boards.
Local Photographer to Compete in the 2026 International Photographic Competition
A photograph created by Erin Reddy Wolff of E Reddy Wolff Photography in Grant County has recently been accepted as a finalist in the Professional Photographers of America’s 2026 International Photographic Competition.
Mineral Point Historical Society Announces Winter Lyceum Series 2026
Mineral Point, WI — The Mineral Point Historical Society is pleased to announce its Winter Lyceum Series 2026, a lineup of three engaging and informative presentations exploring regional history, culture, and the natural world.
Local artist paints with beer in Wrangler/Coors Banquet Collection w
The famous beer, Coors, and the famous clothing line Wrangler wanted to get together for a joint salute to their brands feeling they are the “Best in the West.”
Barneveld School Board celebrates 4-star state rating, academic gains, and approves future calendars
By John Dalton At the Barneveld Regular School Board meeting on December 10th, in her Building Report, Principal Heather Schmitz recognized 19 students at the high school level at the end of Term 1 Achievement noting all met an Academic Award level determined by their term grade point averages.
Thompson found not competent to stand trial in Iowa County Court
23-year-old Gavin Thompson, the man accused of killing a 67-year-old Dodgeville woman, Dorinda Segebrecht, in July of 2025, was found not competent to stand trial during a court hearing held Friday, December 12 in Iowa County Court.
