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A Decorah teen was injured in a two-vehicle accident in Winneshiek County. 18-year old Natalie Lerae Stevens of Decorah was injured. Authorities report that on May 14th at 6:50am, Stevens was operating a 2021 Subaru Legacy. Stevens was stopped at an intersection on Highway 52 and did not see a 2025 Ford Explorer that made a left hand turn from Pole Line Road . That vehicle was operated by 70-year old Terry William McNeill of Dodgeville. The McNeill vehicle was in a blind spot

The Field of Dreams movie site in Dyersville will be receiving 13-million dollars in development funds from three groups and the state of Iowa. The site is honoring those who made donations as Legacy Partners to support ongoing and future development after each made a collective commitment of ten-million dollars. They are Cottingham and Butler Executive Chairman Andy Butler and non-profit leader Debi Butler; Cedar Valley Steel Co-Founder Craig Brietbach and his wife, Lisa;

On May 13, 2026, at approximately 1937 hours, the Monona Police Department was dispatched to the 600 block of South Page Street in Monona for a reported stabbing. Monona PD arrived quickly and located an individual outside a residence suffering from multiple stab wounds. A tourniquet was applied, and the individual was quickly transported by Monona Ambulance to a nearby hospital. During the investigation, it was determined the suspect had barricaded himself on the second flo

The Volga City Council held a Public Hearing for the consideration of amendments to the FY 26 Budget. Mayor Elaine Follon opened the public hearing on Monday, May 11, 2026 at 6:57pm in the Volga City Hall. Council members Tyler Phillips, Rhonda Fry, Tom Whittle, Parker Klingman, and Crystal Nicholson answered Roll Call. Mike Howard and Megan McDonald were also in attendance. The clerk reviewed funding sources for the amendments. Motion by Whittle. Second by Klingman. All vote

This month, the Crawford County Health Department joins their regional partners to provide information about preventing tick bites. Ticks can spread serious diseases like Lyme Disease, ehrlichiosis, and Rocky Mountain Spotted fever. Ticks are present in all Wisconsin counties. Ticks are most active from April to September and can be active anytime the outdoor temperature is at or above 40 degrees Fahrenheit. To prevent tick bites: • WEAR insect repellent with 20% or m

The Prairie du Chien Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying an individual involved in a burglary that occurred around 3:30 a.m. on May 12, 2026, on the 1000 block of S. Beaumont Road, in the City of Prairie du Chien, WI. Investigators have obtained video footage of the suspect and are requesting anyone who recognizes this person, or who has any information related to the incident, to come forward. If you have any information that may assist in identi

The MFL MarMac Board approved continuing a sharing agreement for a Transportation Director with Postville. The Board hired Lucas Krambeer as a Custodian and Susan Schmidgall for Food Service. Rhonda Schaller resigned as Elementary Paraprofessional MFL MarMac Community School District Regular Meeting May 11, 2026 The MFL MarMac Community School District held a Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors on May 11, 2026, in the McGregor Schoolhouse. President, Dr. Jonathon Moser

MADISON, Wis. (May 14, 2026)—Thanks to overwhelming support and votes from travelers and fans across the country, the Great River Road has officially been named the Best Scenic Drive in America in the 2026 USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards. It’s the second consecutive year that the Great River Road has taken the top honor in the category. A panel of travel experts nominated 20 routes for the Best Scenic Drive distinction, including the Great River Road, as well as other

The Marquette City Council accepted a bid of nearly 696-thousand dollars for the First Street Water Main Project. The only bid submitted was from Pirc Tobin Construction of Anamosa. The Council approved a bid for street maintenance work in a number of areas in the community at a cost of nearly 108-thousand dollars. That bid was awarded to Fahrner Construction of Wisconsin.