Authorities Identify Couple in Fatal Fire Near Shullsburg

Authorities have released the names of a husband and wife who died in a house fire on Tuesday morning near Shullsburg. The Layfayette County Sheriff says Mark Curtis and Tammie Curtis, both 66-years old, died of inhalation
Dubuque Hosting Iowa Special Olympic Winter Games Next Week

Over 250 Special Olympic athletes will be competing in this year’s edition of the Iowa Special Olympic Winter Games in Dubuque next week. The 38th Winter Games will officially kick-off with opening ceremony Monday evening at 6
Iowa High School Basketball Rankings

The Wahlert Catholic girls basketball team has climbed two notches in the latest rankings from the Iowa Girls Athletic Union. The Golden Eagles are now ranked 4th in Class 3A. Maquoketa continues to hold down the number
Wednesday’s Local/Regional Scoreboard

COLLEGE Men’s Basketball Dubuque 75, Wartburg 63 Loras 90, Central 60 Graceland 88, Clarke 65 UW Platteville 88, #17 UW Eau Claire 55 (Pioneers now 10-3) Regional Men’s Basketball #3 Iowa State 70, Baylor 60 For the
Iowa DOT May Close Highway 20 Intersections After Crashes Triple

Coverage partner KCRG reports a pair of intersections along Highway 20 in Dubuque County could close this spring after crashes tripled in the area over two years. Data from an Iowa DOT study shows there were five
ICE agent fatally shoots woman in vehicle during immigration-related operation in Minneapolis

A woman was fatally shot by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer during a federal immigration operation in south Minneapolis on Wednesday, prompting sharp disputes between federal officials, local leaders, and witnesses, as well as renewed protests
U.S. military seizes Russian-flagged oil tanker and second ship, both linked to Venezuela

U.S. forces seized two oil tankers tied to Venezuela on Wednesday — one in the North Atlantic and another in the Caribbean — escalating Washington’s global effort to enforce sanctions and block what officials describe as illicit
Saints Make Trade with Waterloo, Acquire Future Assets

The Dubuque Fighting Saints announced that they have acquired affiliate players Kyle Delaney and Ryan Hecker along with future considerations from the Waterloo Black Hawks in exchange for twin brothers forward Hayden Russell and defenseman James Russell.
Chicago Cubs acquire starting pitcher Edward Cabrera from Miami Marlins

The Chicago Cubs have acquired Miami Marlins right-handed starter Edward Cabrera in exchange for top prospects outfielder Owen Caissie, infielder Cristian Hernandez and infielder Edgardo De Leon (according to SportsGrid.) Neither team has confirmed the deal. ESPN’s
Alabama QB Ty Simpson announces he will enter 2026 NFL Draft

Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson announced Wednesday that he will forgo his final year of eligibility and enter the 2026 NFL Draft, closing the book on a four-year career in Tuscaloosa highlighted by a strong first season as