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Wisconsin anti-abortion groups set 2015-17 agenda
MADISON — Wisconsin anti-abortion groups are gearing up for another legislative session, with plans to push for a new ban on abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy and to revive a host of initi…
Extra Effiort: Westby High School student finds identity, success after brother’s death
WESTBY — Joseph Giacomazzo has lived much of his life in a shadow.
Nurse gets tattoo to honor Holocaust patients
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Robin Zell Benveniste, 49, has found a special way to honor Holocaust survivors.
Railroad bridge conditions hidden from public view
How safe are the bridges carrying millions of gallons of volatile crude oil down the Mississippi River? It's hard to know, because inspection of the bridges is left largely to the railroads, a…
Police wrestle with definition of chokehold
Weeks after New York police placed Eric Garner in an apparent chokehold and he died after gasping, “I can’t breathe,” sheriff’s deputies in King County, Wash., began training to use a “lateral…
Iverson builds homes in Nepal with Habitat for Humanity
VIROQUA -- Dick Iverson traveled half-way around the globe to help provide people with housing.
For Goodness' Sake for Sunday, Dec. 14, 2014
Administered by La Crosse County, the For Goodness’ Sake program provides donated household goods to the needy.
Proved at last: Men really are idiots
Finally, a scientific explanation for Johnny Knoxville — he of “Jackass” fame — and the fans that keep him at his dangerous and moronic antics: Male Idiot Theory.
Siren song: Will Bangor's 'whistle' keep blowing? It's up to the voters
BANGOR -- The request for silence seemed reasonable but only led to an increased volume.
Minnesota lawmakers search for way out of road jam
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — If Minnesota lawmakers can come up with the green, drivers will be seeing many more orange cones in years to come.
Legal team that fought same-sex marriage ban seeks nearly $1.25 million in fees
MADISON — The legal team that successfully fought to overturn Wisconsin’s ban on same-sex marriage is asking a federal court to award it nearly $1.25 million to cover attorney fees and costs a…
Owner of Little Norway prepares to sell property
TOWN OF BLUE MOUNDS, Wis. — Scott Winner knows it’s time for a new chapter in the Valley of the Elves.
UW-L grad blends computer skills, archaeology
Today’s graduation will be the culmination of a long, interesting journey for Yoli Ngandali.
Medical tooth fairies perform 'miracle' with full set of new ivories
Sheri Hagen used to be so self-conscious about her cracked and breaking teeth that she often covered her smile with her hand, but now she grins from ear to ear — proud of her new chompers.
Viterbo to host Wisconsin Servant Leader Cities Tour on Tuesday
Viterbo University will host the Wisconsin Servant Leader Cities Tour on Tuesday in the University's Reinhart Center.
Eyewitness: Anderson started fatal fight
Mitrel Anderson started the fight that ended when he fatally stabbed DeMario Lee inside the Cass Street Kwik Trip early June 2, 2013, a witness testified Friday.
Creole-Navajo Texan forges bond with Hmong
WAUSAU, Wis. — Travoi Two Bears Tuttle knew little of central Wisconsin or Wausau when the vision came to him while he was in his mother’s Houston, Texas, home.
Health insurance enrollment deadline Monday
MADISON — The open enrollment period for Wisconsin residents shopping for coverage on the federally run health insurance exchange for the first time ends Monday. Important information for new …
Obama: Pro, college football a 'little bit of an old boys' network
WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama said Friday that professional and college football have been “a little bit of an old boys’ network” but that he thinks sports franchises are now establishin…