John Deere Announced 24 Employees Returning to Dubuque Works Facility

Some positive economic news for the Dubuque area today: John Deere says some of its workforce will be returning to their jobs in mid-February at the Dubuque Works facility. Today Deere officials announced due to increased production
Wednesday’s Local/Regional Scoreboard

HIGH SCHOOL Boys Basketball Galena 73, Scales Mound 48 West Carroll 49, Warren 47 Stockton 59, River Ridge 41 COLLEGE Men’s Basketball Dubuque 90, Loras 74 Grand View 76, Clarke 64 UW Stevens Point 81, UW Platteville
Two federal agents that fired guns in shooting of Alex Pretti placed on administrative leave

Two federal officers involved in the fatal shooting of Minneapolis ICU nurse Alex Pretti have been placed on administrative leave while investigations continue. The decision follows an internal review by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and
Amazon to cut 16,000 positions as it restructures around AI and efficiency

Amazon announced Wednesday it will eliminate about 16,000 positions across the company, marking its second major round of layoffs in three months as it continues to streamline operations and invest heavily in artificial intelligence. In a memo
Cleveland Browns hire former Ravens OC Todd Monken as their next head coach

The Cleveland Browns have hired former Baltimore Ravens offensive coordinator Todd Monken as their next head coach. Monken, who turns 60 next week, replaces Kevin Stefanski – who was dismissed after Cleveland finished near the bottom of
Tyson Fury ends retirement, sets April comeback bout vs. Arslanbek Makhmudov on Netflix

Tyson Fury will step back into the ring this spring, ending his latest retirement to face hard-hitting Russian heavyweight Arslanbek Makhmudov in a comeback fight on April 11 in the United Kingdom. The fight will stream live
Miranda Lambert sells full song catalog to Sony Music Publishing & Domain Capital Group

Sony Music Publishing Nashville and Domain Capital Group have teamed up to acquire the full song catalog of acclaimed country artist Miranda Lambert, securing rights to her complete body of recorded works. The partnership also includes a
Keith Urban to headline 2026 Boots in the Park Gilbert AZ

Keith Urban is confirmed to headline the 2026 Boots in the Park festival at Gilbert Regional Park in Gilbert, AZ, on Saturday, March 21, 2026, featuring support from Dustin Lynch, Mitchell Tenpenny, Mackenzie Carpenter, and Bryan Martin. The
See the trailer for ‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’

Universal Pictures has released the first trailer for its animated adventure The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, which is now set for theatrical release on April 1 (the film was previously slated to open on April 3.) Nintendo also shared
Rise Against set 2026 North American tour dates this spring

Rise Against have announced a spring 2026 North American Tour with special guests Destroy Boys. The trek will serve to support the band’s latest album, Ricochet, released last year. The headlining outing kicks off March 3 in