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Man Assaults Jailer and Causes A Minor Injury
Dubuque Police arrested 31 year old Jarrell Johnson of Chicago Tuesday around 10:30 p.m. at the Dubuque County Jail on a charge of assault on persons in certain occupations with injury. A report says that Johnson assaulted a jailer, causing a minor injury.
Centennial Cross Project Moving Forward
Efforts to rebuild the Centennial Cross in Key West are continuing. Larry Pape, a member of the group spearheading the project talks about the history of cross, which was constructed to commemorate the anniversary of the Archdiocese of Dubuque. In December fundraising for the $350-thousand dollar project was launched. To...
Dubuque Man Sentenced After Pleading Guilty to Setting Woman on Fire
In Dubuque District Court, Judge Thomas Bitter sentenced 30-year-old Christian Kwallek to a year in a correctional facility until he completes their program for release. He is also mandated to complete 5 years of probation. Should he violate his probation, he faces up to 7 years in prison. Christian Alexander...
Flash flood, Warning For Dubuque
Please stay alert and cautious during this flash flood warning in Dubuque. The National Weather Service is expecting up to 5 inches of rainfall in our area until 9 o’clock tonight. It is important to avoid driving through flooded streets to ensure your safety and the safety of others. If possible, try to find an alternate route or wait until the flood waters have receded. Remember, it is always better to err on the side of caution when it comes to severe weather conditions. Stay safe and stay informed.
New Blue Cross raising in Key West Monday
DUBUQUE, Iowa (KCRG) - The Centennial, or blue, cross in Key West was a familiar fixture of the Dubuque skyline for decades. This week it is returning higher and brighter than ever before. The new cross will hang at 137′ tall, nearly double the original’s 75′ structure. It will also...
FCC Monitor: Dubuque FM Grant Upheld; ND TV Station Remains Silent
The following are updates to previously-reported items and other recent regulatory filings and actions concerning Upper Midwest broadcast stations. This report is created by the author and is not an official report of the FCC. Iowa. The FCC has upheld its decision to grant a new station on 88.9 in...
Dubuque Woman Arrested For Disturbance
A Dubuque woman was arrested after police said she was involved in a large disturbance in Dubuque. 33 year old Tearra Handcox of Dubuque was arrested around 5pm Friday in the area of East 14th Street and Central Avenue on charges of participation in a riot and interference with official acts. Dubuque police responded around 4:47 p.m. Friday to the area of 14th and Central following a report of a physical disturbance. Officers found about 20 people in a nearby parking lot. The individuals were yelling at each other, and Handcox was seen holding a large stick and swinging it at another person. Handcox told police her daughter had gone to a store on Central Avenue and that “an unknown individual advised her that her daughter had been maced and hit in the head. Handcox said she went to her daughter’s location, picked up a stick, started swinging it at a person and told them to “Get back off my daughter.” Traffic camera footage shows a large group in the 1500 block of Central Avenue engaging in a physical disturbance. The group disperses, then meets up again in the 1400 block of Central Avenue and then relocates to the unit block of Loras Boulevard, reengaging in a disturbance. The police department said charges potentially will be filed against additional people.
Dubuque Man Sentenced For Assaulting A Woman and Setting Her on Fire
A Dubuque man has been sentenced to two to five years probation after he assaulted a woman and set her on fire. 30 year old Christian Kwallek received the sentence in Iowa District Court of Dubuque County after pleading guilty to charges of reckless use of fire, willful injury causing bodily injury and domestic assault. If he violates the terms of his probation, he faces up to seven years in prison. As part of his sentence, Kwallek must reside at a residential treatment facility for “a period of one year or until maximum benefits have been achieved. The charges stem from a February 23 incident in which 31 year old Jalysa Turner of Cuba City was assaulted by Kwallek.
Message on the Bluff
Young Isaac Brinker of Bellevue is voting in his first presidential election this fall, and at age 18, he is showing his passion when it comes to the 2024 re-match between President Joe Biden and the 45th U.S. President Donald J. Trump. About a year ago, Brinker, a 2024 graduate...
City Representatives at the Tri-State Mayors Breakfast
On Friday the Dubuque Chamber of Commerce hosted their quarterly Tri-State Area Mayors Breakfast. Representatives from Dubuque, Peosta, East Dubuque, Holy Cross, Dyersville, and Platteville were in attendance. During opening remarks East Dubuque City Manager, Bob Seitz, emphasized how each of the communities in attendance benefit each other. Every member...
This Trained, Handsome Pup from Dubuque Regional Humane Society Could Be Yours
Each week, the Dubuque Regional Humane Society is highlighting a "Pet of the Week." The Pet of the Week is available to be adopted via the Humane Society. "Pet of the Week" is brought to you by Finnin Kia, a trusted Kia dealer in Dubuque, IA. This week, the Dubuque...
Fenelon Place Elevator - Iowa Time Machine June 5, 1882
Iowa Time Machine ⏰:On June 5, 1882, the City of Dubuque granted J.K. Graves a franchise to build the Fenelon Place Elevator (Fourth Street Elevator). The funicular cable railway rises 41 degrees along 296 ft. of the steepest railroad in the world on a 3’ narrow gauge. In...
14 Years Later
Right now it’s the last full Saturday of my high school career. At this time next week, I’ll have been handed a diploma by Dr. Frank and be officially graduated from Parker. Final drafts for this issue of “The Weekly” were due two days ago. Our wonderful faculty advisors will probably be upset that I’m turning this in late… to those two, sorry.
DNR emphasizing black bear safety amid increase in Dubuque sightings
DUBUQUE, Iowa (KWWL) - Summer is approaching, which means it is bear mating season for black bears in Northeast Iowa. While they are sparse in this region, bears can still wander around. According to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, most black bear activity occurs during their breeding season, typically...
River Museum Taste of Summer Tonight
The National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium is welcoming back the Taste of Summer to the Port of Dubuque. The first Taste of Summer is this evening with food and beverages available starting at 5 o’clock. The event will feature a number of different food vendors and live music until 9 o’clock in the boatyard and plaza on the museum grounds. Suggested admission is five dollars to support conservation programs at the museum and visitors are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs and blankets with limited seating available.
Yes, an Alligator Was Just Captured in a Wisconsin Yard – Again
This just in. Alligators are not native to Wisconsin. However, they have a knack for showing up there. A very young alligator was just spotted in a Hazel Green, Wisconsin yard which led to a mad dash to capture the creature. Kudos to KWWL on this fine catch (quite literally)...
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