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Jo Daviess County Ramps Up Patrols for Super Bowl Weekend
As the big game approaches, celebrations are on everyone’s mind, but let’s not forget the importance of keeping our roads safe. Illinois police are stepping up their enforcement this weekend.

UB40 Expands 2026 Tour
Founder Ali Campbell and band will play nearly two dozen shows on The Big Love Tour this year.

Record Store Day's 2026 Rock Releases
Exclusives include Robert Plant, Neil Young, John Lennon, Black Sabbath, Bruce Springsteen, Alice Cooper and Pink Floyd, among others.

These Are the Most Popular Dog Names in the Tri-States
From Bella to Tank, dog names across Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin reveal trends, traditions, and the stories behind what we call our pets.

A Don McLean Statue is Coming to Iowa’s Surf Ballroom
A statue of the legendary singer will soon be in front of the landmark venue in Clear Lake, IA.

Stephen Pearcy Announces Tour
The Ratt singer hits the road with longtime bandmate Warren DeMartini.

Bruce Hornsby New Song
The Grammy-winning songwriter's upcoming album of the same name also features a number of collaborations, including one with the late Bob Weir.

Ex-Guess Who Members Back in Court
Burton Cummings and Randy Bachman just returned to the road after a series of court proceedings over the band name.

Def Leppard's Fresh New Stage Show
The show included two songs the band had never played live, and one they hadn't performed since 1993.

Top 40 Songs of 1976
The year before punk broke, when rock's old guard made a strong, pressing stand.

Dubuque Man Who Hit 6-Year-Old and Mother, Failed Sobriety Tests
A 6-year-old girl and her mother were injured in a crash near Dubuque's Audubon Elementary, with the driver reportedly failing sobriety tests.

Negron's Three Dog Night Songs
They famously had three lead singers, but his unique style stood out.

Van Halen '5150' Deluxe Reissue
Watch a live performance of "Summer Nights" ahead of the set's release.

Two Fires at One Dubuque Home, Damages Over $200K
Fire crews responded twice in one day to a Dubuque home, battling two separate structure fires that caused more than $200,000 in damage and left the home uninhabitable.
McGregor Brewery Sold; Restaurant Temporarily Closing March 2nd
Old Man River Brewery in McGregor, IA has been sold. It will temporarily close for updates March 2nd, but the historic restaurant and brewery will reopen.

I Tried Laughing Crab, Dubuque’s New Seafood Restaurant (PHOTOS)
The new Dubuque eatery is predicated on fresh seafood, boil bags, and Cajun spice.

Paul Simon Announces Summer Tour
Singer-songwriter will play 20 dates at outdoor venues across North America.

How Iowa Became a Part of ‘The Day the Music Died’
Explore the fateful Winter Dance Party Tour journey of Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and The Big Bopper that ended in tragedy in northern Iowa.

Loaded Tea, Dirty Soda Shop Coming Soon to Dubuque Mall
Kennedy Mall will soon be home to a shop serving a variety of beverages.

How John 5 Ended Up on Peter Criss’ New Solo Album
Motley Crue guitarist persuaded ex Kiss drummer to finish project he’d been working on for a decade.

RIP Three Dog Night's Chuck Negron
He handled lead vocals on the band's No. 1 hit "Joy to the World," among many others.
