U-D Selects Founding Dean For John and Alice Butler College of Osteopathic Medicine.

The University of Dubuque has named the founding Dean and Chief Academic Officer for the proposed John and Alice Butler College of Osteopathic Medicine. Following a national search, U-D says Jeanne Rupert has been selected to guide
Badgers 2026 clash with Notre Dame shifted to Sunday, Sept. 6

MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin Football’s meeting with Notre Dame, originally scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, has been shifted to Sunday, Sept. 6, 2026. As part of the 2026 Labor Day weekend slate of college football action, the
Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque’s Great Give Day

Today is the Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque’s Great Give Day, a 24-hour “online-only” giving day celebrating and supporting local nonprofits. This is Peter Supple of the Community Foundation. All gifts will go directly to the nonprofits
Tuesday’s Area Scoreboard

HIGH SCHOOL Girls Tennis Regional Tournament Play The Hempstead girls tennis team is headed back to state. The Mustangs defeated Iowa City Liberty 5-0, and then held off Iowa City West, 5-4, in the regional final in
Multicultural Family Center’s STEP Program on Hold for Summer

The Multicultural Family Center (MFC) Board of Directors says due to the loss of AmeriCorps funding, the Summer Teen Empowerment Program (STEP) will be paused for this summer. The MFC says the STEP offers high school elective
President Trump unveils $175 billion plans for ‘Golden Dome’ Missile Defense System

On Tuesday, President Donald Trump unveiled a sweeping proposal from the White House for a new missile defense initiative aimed at shielding the United States from potential threats posed by nations such as North Korea. The concept,
New Orleans jail worker arrested for allegedly assisting in escape of 10 inmates

A maintenance employee at a New Orleans jail has been taken into custody for allegedly aiding in the escape of 10 inmates late last week, officials confirmed on Tuesday. The arrest comes as the search for the six
Florida Panthers defeat the Carolina Hurricanes 5-2 in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Final

The Florida Panthers took Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Final with a 5-2 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes at Lenovo Center on Tuesday. Carter Verhaeghe and Aaron Ekblad scored twice in the first period for the
Oklahoma City Thunder defeat Minnesota Timberwolves 114-88 in Game 1 of Western Conference finals

Top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 114-88 on Tuesday night in Game 1 of the Western Conference finals. After trailing by four points at halftime, Oklahoma City took control in the second half, outscoring Minnesota
Lana Del Rey shares ‘Bluebird,’ second single from upcoming LP

Lana Del Rey has shared ‘Bluebird’, the second song from her upcoming album The Right Person Will Stay, slated for release later this year. The song arrives shortly after the release of her previous country-tinged single, “Henry,