Injury and Arrest Follow Two-Vehicle Collision on US Route 20 W. in Elizabeth, IL

ELIZABETH, Illinois — At 7:53 A.M. on May 18, 2025, a collision involving two vehicles took place on US Route 20 W., approximately one-tenth of a mile east of FDR Ct. in Elizabeth, IL. The Jo Daviess County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched in response to a 911 call concerning the incident. Milena J. Husmann, 45, from Monticello, IA, was traveling eastbound when…

Meteorological Update

From: Tue, May 20, 5:16 AM CDT To: Tue, May 20, 10:15 AM CDT Special Weather Statement released on May 20 at 5:16 AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL This morning, expect strong east winds ranging from 20 to 35 mph, with gusts reaching up to 45 mph, particularly along the Interstate 80 corridor and northward. The…

A Communication From The NHTSA

Planning to dash out for a quick chore with your little one? 🚗 Hold on a moment. ❌ It’s vital to take EVERY measure possible to avoid child fatalities from hot cars. ⤵️

Devastating Tragedy at UW-Platteville: Two Students Confirmed Dead in Unrelated Incident

Update: Platteville, WI – May 20, 2025 – UW Police attended to a shooting incident at Wilgus Hall, discovering Kelsie Martin and Helms, both aged 22, suffering from gunshot injuries. Martin was taken to Southwest Health and subsequently airlifted to UW Hospital, where she was declared deceased. An initial autopsy report indicated that Helms succumbed to a self-inflicted gunshot wound.…

Dubuque Resident Taken Into Custody on Several Charges, Including Domestic Violence and Burglary

DUBUQUE, Iowa — In the early hours of Tuesday, May 20, 2025, Joshua David Giegerich, a 38-year-old Caucasian male, was apprehended at the intersection of 2 E 26th St and Central Ave in Dubuque, Iowa, following an incident that resulted in several charges. Law enforcement reports indicate that Giegerich is facing allegations of assault against an individual safeguarded by a no-contact order, as well as other related offenses…

Dubuque County Road Update: Paving Project for Holy Cross Rd Set to Commence on May 21

DUBUQUE COUNTY, Iowa — Beginning Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at 7:00 a.m., Holy Cross Rd will be part of a paving initiative to install new asphalt shoulders. This project will affect a 4.57-mile segment stretching from New Vienna Rd to the City of Farley. The construction will be overseen by River City Paving, with an anticipated duration of 2-4 weeks, subject to weather conditions…

Dubuque County Wraps Up Crack Sealing Initiative on Several Roadways

DUBUQUE COUNTY, Iowa — On Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., a crack sealing initiative on various Dubuque County roads was successfully completed, and all impacted routes are now fully accessible for traffic. This maintenance effort commenced on May 12, 2025, at 9:30 a.m., spanning a total of 20.74 miles across several roadways. The project involved Military…