Новости за 01.08.2015

TOKYO (AP) — The head of the failed Japan-based bitcoin exchange Mt. Gox was arrested in Tokyo on Saturday on suspicion of inflating his cash account by $1 million, authorities said.

BEIJING (AP) — Having made history as the first city to win hosting rights for both the Summer and Winter Olympics, Beijing now faces a slew of challenges, from ensuring adequate snow in a bon…

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Athletes have been dismissing the dangers of swimming in Rio de Janeiro's dirty waters, saying the risks are not great enough to alter their Olympic plans.

CHICAGO (AP) — Top of the first, one out. It's a Friday in July, the start of a holiday weekend, and the Chicago Cubs are hosting the Miami Marlins.

SPARTA — A member of the Monroe County Board is running for mayor of Sparta.

NEW YORK (AP) — Wilmer Flores gave Mets fans one more reason to fall for him — this time with his bat as well as his heart.

MILWAUKEE (AP) — The Milwaukee Brewers didn't turn the page on the 2015 season. They slammed the book shut.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Even with pitchers like Zack Greinke and Clayton Kershaw, Los Angeles Dodgers manager Don Mattingly understands pitching to an Angels lineup that includes Mike Trout and Alb…

Vernon Communications Cooperative (VC Co-op) announced the acquisition of Infinity Technology, located at 214 N. Main St., Viroqua, on July 31.

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Jason Hammel loves facing the Milwaukee Brewers, especially at Miller Park.

LAHAINA, Hawaii (AP) — Trade ministers from a dozen Pacific Rim nations failed to reach a deal on a new trade agreement that would cover nearly 40 percent of the global economy, U.S. Trade Rep…

HOKAH, Minn. — Ruth Horihan, 72, of Hokah died Friday, July 31, 2015, in her home. Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. Peter’s Catholic Church, Hokah. Visitation 3 to 7:30 p.m.,…

Doris Caroline (Moldenhauer) Roesler was called home to the loving arms of her Savior Wednesday, July 29, at the age of 97.

SPARTA — Michael O. Trones, 54, of Sparta died July 29, 2015, at his home. Services noon Monday at Lanham-Schanhofer Funeral Home, Sparta, followed by a celebration of Michael’s life at Foxhol…

TOMAH — Mary Walheim, 70, of Tomah died unexpectedly Thursday, July 30, 2015, at her home. Services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, with burial in Oak Grove Cemetery, bo…

GALESVILLE — Gerald L. Valley Sr., 70, of Galesville died Thursday, July 30, 2015, at Mayo Clinic Health System, Franciscan Health Care. Services 11 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 5 at Holmen Baptist Ch…

INDEPENDENCE — Marie Ann Moga, 63, of Independence died Thursday, July 30, 2015, at her home.

You can add the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse’s low-power FM radio license to the list of casualties due to state budget cuts.

More than 50 Coulee Region women will help try to break the world breastfeeding record when they participate in the Global Big Latch On at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Myrick Park in La Crosse.

Three billionaires — a roofing magnate and a couple who co-own the Chicago Cubs — are the top contributors to a super PAC aligned with Gov. Scott Walker’s presidential campaign, according to a…

At the ripe old age of 6, Logan Kelm has his career goal square in his crosshairs: He plans to be a superhero — and not just any superhero, but a Transformer. And not just any Transformer, but…

HOUSTON, Minn. — The Houston Nature Center will present Terrific Trees, a hands-on look at trees along with reading and refreshments and its newest Summer Children’s program, from 10:30 a.m. t…

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Madison’s mayor says he has a way to deal with the city’s growing transient population. Paul Soglin would limit the time one could spend sitting on a bench in the downtown…

MADISON, Wis. — Two Republican legislators introduced a bill Friday that would remove all lawmakers from the board that oversees Gov. Scott Walker’s job creation agency, saying members from th…

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