Новости за 02.02.2016

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Thousands of students across Wisconsin have the day off because travel conditions are expected to deteriorate as a strong winter storm bears down on the state.

WASHINGTON (AP) — They say crime doesn't pay, but that might not be entirely true in the District of Columbia as lawmakers look for ways to discourage people from becoming repeat offenders.

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Outfielder Carlos Quentin and the Minnesota Twins have agreed to a minor league contract, giving the 33-year-old a chance to revive his career.

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Many students have the day off in Minnesota as a powerful storm moves through the state.

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Gov. Mark Dayton brushed off worries over his health Tuesday morning, saying his brief hospital stay this week should be not cause for broader concern over his ability to lead.

A bill that would eliminate poverty as a reason not to report signs of child neglect was thrown into doubt Tuesday.

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Assembly Republicans asked Wisconsin's attorney general Tuesday for an opinion on the extent of state environmental officials' authority to regulate high-capacity water we…

WINONA, Minn. (AP) — Authorities have released the names of two people killed and a third person injured in a fiery crash on an icy highway in Winona County.

ONALASKA — Great Rivers United Way surpassed its $2.08 million goal by nearly $3,000 — but not without a few nervous moments about being $36,000 short as recently as Friday, the campaign co-ch…

Roads in and around the La Crosse area already are snow covered after a major storm moved into the region about 10 a.m. Road conditions will deteriorate and motorists are urged to use caution …

The Tomah High School boys and girls bowling team won the third league meet of the season Sunday afternoon at the Strike Zone in Tomah.

BURLINGTON, Wis. (AP) — Police say they've arrested a suspect and are trying to find another suspect in the toppling of a statue of Abraham Lincoln in the southeastern Wisconsin city of Burlington.

All fish were biting last week, regardless of species.

PUNXSUTAWNEY, Pa. (AP) — The handlers of Pennsylvania's most famous groundhog, Punxsutawney Phil, said the furry rodent failed to see his shadow at dawn Tuesday, meaning he "predicted" an earl…

WAUKEE, Iowa — The establishment struck back.

The major snowstorm planned to hit Vernon County on Tuesday at 3 a.m. was held up for several hours by another powerful force of nature. That was all of the hot air escaping Donald Trump’s pre…

Drew Doughty constantly thinks about winning the Norris Trophy as the NHL's best defenseman. If he keeps up this pace, that will become a reality in less than five months.

The Viroqua Police Department is warning local residents of a telephone scam in which a caller seeks personal bank information from victims.

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — It may sound like a flight of fancy, but Dutch police are considering using birds of prey to swoop down and pluck rogue drones out of the sky.

INDEPENDENCE — A driver without a valid license struck and seriously injured a child Monday afternoon in Trempealeau County.

An independent investigation into an accusation against former WSU men's basketball coach Mike Leaf that he made unwanted sexual advances toward a player has found no evidence of other acts or…

KIEV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian officials say they have intercepted a small herd of horses attempting to bring thousands of euros worth of contraband cigarettes across the border from Ukraine t…

The city of Viroqua is planning $10.2 million in improvements for its wastewater treatment facility.

VIROQUA — The city of Viroqua is planning a $10.2 million upgrade to its wastewater treatment facility.

YORK, Pa. (AP) — Police say a Pennsylvania shoplifting suspect is in custody on charges that he briefly stole a police car.