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Gene Simmons Doubles Down on Controversial Rap ‘Ghetto’ Comments
The Kiss star has repeatedly expressed his dislike for the Rock Hall's induction of hip-hop legends.

Wisconsin Included in Massive 650,000 Pound Tater Tot Recall
Wisconsin food service operations are impacted by a 650,000-pound tater tot recall after small plastic fragments were found in bulk products distributed to 28 states.

Dubuque Firefighters Knock Down Recycling Blaze on Radford Road
Dubuque firefighters quickly contained a large recycling pile fire Thursday afternoon at Ditmer Recycling, preventing damage to the building and avoiding injuries.

Sebastian Bach 2026 Interview
The former Skid Row vocalist previews his upcoming shows in an interview with UCR and offers an update on possible new music.

25 of Rock's Best Breakup Albums
Parting ways is never easy, but this music may help you through.

Teenage Olympic Skier Has Special Connection to Sundown Mountain in Dubuque
Tallulah Proulx lived in Iowa and skied in Dubuque, before competing in the 2026 Winter Olympics.

March 2026's New Music Releases
Here's a preview of upcoming albums from Rush, the Black Crowes, Van Halen and Foreigner's Lou Gramm, among others.

45 Retro Valentines That Will Transport You Back to Grade School
Some things just have a way of transporting you back to your childhood.

Grant County Faces Debate Over Billion-Dollar Data Center
A proposed $1 billion data center in Grant County may boost jobs but could increase local energy costs and strain infrastructure.

Rush's 'Moving Pictures' at 45
The 1981 album marked several crucial turning points for the band.

One Dead, Dozens Injured in Iowa Lakes Community College Bus Crash
The Iowa Lakes Community College baseball team was involved in a deadly rollover bus accident.

Illinois Lawmakers Push New Fees on Fire Pits and Grocery Bags
Illinois lawmakers are considering bills that add new fees for open burning permits and grocery bags, raising concerns about affordability and government overreach.

Dubuque Rapper Red Washington is Taking Over with His Talents
Red Washington will be performing at the Aquarius Bash at the Dubuque County Fairgrounds.

Slade Drummer's Car Accident
Don Powell still has "no idea what happened" to cause the devastating 1973 crash.

Album Cover That Splintered Heart
The artwork left her bandmates really pissed off.

Dubuque Scientist Reveals Scorpion Venom Harbors Living Bacteria
Researchers, including a University of Dubuque Professor, found unique bacterial communities in scorpion venom, challenging the idea that venom is sterile and opening doors for new medical discoveries.

25 Platonic Love Songs
These tracks are for the family, friends and other non-romantic loved ones in our lives.

Carl Palmer's Shock Over Bandmates
See a complete list of dates for his upcoming U.S. tour, dubbed Welcome Back My Friends: An Evening with Emerson Lake and Palmer.

Best Guns N' Roses Solo Albums
The 'Appetite for Destruction' lineup is the most iconic. But it doesn't tell the full story of Guns N' Roses.

Meet Rambo, A Playful Dubuque Pup Looking For His Forever Home
Meet Rambo, the two-year-old bundle of energy who's ready to bring some serious joy to your life. Visit him at Dubuque Regional Humane Society.

W.A.S.P. Will Highlight First 4 Albums on ‘1984 to Headless’ North American Tour With KK’s Priest
"Playing those songs from those first four albums in a combined package like this is something we've never attempted before," Blackie Lawless said in a statement.
