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DES MOINES — Today, Gov. Kim Reynolds issued a disaster proclamation for 10 counties in response to flooding along the Mississippi River. The governor’s proclamation […]

A Platteville woman sustained minor injuries when the car she was driving crossed the center line and struck a transportation semi.  The Grant County Sheriff’s […]

As of Monday afternoon, the Mississippi River was at 22.02 feet, which is now the third highest level behind 2001’s 23.75 feet, and the historic […]

The Crawford County Sheriff’s Office received numerous reports of spray-painted graffiti on public and private property in Soldiers Grove on April 1st. A building, livestock […]

A Montfort woman was arrested as the result of a traffic stop by the Crawford County K9 Unit last Wednesday near Stuckey Road in Bridgeport […]

A Saint Olaf, Iowa woman was taken to the hospital following a crash on State Highway 35 near County Highway C in Ferryville. On Friday […]

Only minor injuries occurred as the result of a two vehicle head on crash Thursday afternoon in Grant County. The Grant County Sheriff’s Office says […]

As of 3:30 P.M. on Sunday, April 23rd the river is at 21.5 feet. The current level ties for 4th with the historic crest of […]

The latest projections from the National Weather Service have the river reaching a level at or near 23.7 feet early by Saturday, April 29, 2023. […]

Flooding in the midst of a road construction project is not ideal however, the McGregor City Crew was very fortunate to have the opportunity to […]

The City of Prairie du Chien and Crawford County Emergency Management met Friday afternoon and said that The National Weather Service has informed them that […]

Preliminary work is scheduled to start Monday (4-24) on the surfacing project on Highway 60 between Bridgeport and Boscobel.   During construction, 60 will be closed and detoured utilizing US […]

The Clayton County Sheriff’s Office released details on a couple of recent incidents in the county. On the evening of Thursday, April 13th . Officers […]

Mayor Dave Hemmer announced last night due to the faster rise of the river than expected that St. Feriole Island was closed to all traffic. […]

The Mississippi River stage in Marquette is forecast to reach major flood stage early next week.  City officials are advising residents to prepare and make Plans […]

Here is the latest list of upcoming Blood Drives in Crawford County: 4/24/2023: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m., National Guard Armory, Prairie du Chien 5/10/2023: […]

Prairie du Chien Mayor Dave Hemmer announced Wednesday night that with the Mississippi River rising faster than expected, all vehicle and semi traffic is now […]

The City of McGregor has been working on flood preparations for over a week.  The Corps of Engineers, Clayton County Emergency Management, and the fire […]

(Updated Thursday, April 20, 2023) Prairie du Chien Mayor Dave Hemmer announced Wednesday night that with the Mississippi River rising faster than expected, all vehicle […]

The Prairie du Chien Common Council met Tuesday, April 18th and approved a resolution designating April 28th as Arbor Day in the city.  It’s a […]