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MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The chairman of the Wisconsin Elections Commission called Republican Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald a bully and a coward Tuesday for blocking confirmation of the agency's administrator.

SAN ANGELO, Texas (AP) — Police in West Texas have arrested a man suspected of stealing a devoted fan's collection of Kiss rock group memorabilia acquired over 40 years.

Farmers, ranchers, foresters, and producers know that the overall economy is booming again, and for that we are thankful and optimistic. But it is clear when you drive through the byways, small towns, and farmlands of our nation that rural…

Wheat for March was 4.50 cents higher at 4.3225 a bushel; March corn was up 1.75 cents at 3.49 a bushel; March oats fell 1 cent at $2.49 bushel; while January soybeans lost 2.50 cents at $9.5575 a bushel.

"Operator Down" (Dutton), by Brad Taylor

Three people were referred to the Monroe County District Attorney on multiple charges after drugs and an improvised explosive device were found in a truck after a Dec. 29 traffic stop.

A 63-year-old Tomah man was referred to the Monroe County District Attorney for delivering heroin after an investigation by the Monroe County Joint Investigative Task Force.

NEW YORK (AP) — Kodak, which traces its roots to the early days of film-based photography, is getting into the digital licensing and cryptocurrency market as part of a partnership with WENN Digital.

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — South Africa's president said Tuesday he is appointing a commission of inquiry to look into corruption allegations that have led to calls for his ouster and weakened the ruling party, declaring "this matter cannot wait any longer."

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Several court cases stemming from a coordinated pipeline protest in four states two years ago have been delayed, including one where a judge decided to allow two women to argue their law-breaking was necessary to prevent…

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — The Latest on the border talks between North and South Korea (all times local):

Almost 20 child care providers in La Crosse County have completed the process to become recognized as Breastfeeding Friendly Childcare Providers.

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Gov. Kim Reynolds on Tuesday said she wants to reduce taxes on individuals but won't immediately push corporate tax cuts, an effort she'll push despite lower-than-expected state revenue that keeps creating budget shortfalls.

A fishing spot for disabled people would be kept private, but the bill could have unintended consequences elsewhere in the state.

Mayo Clinic Health System on Tuesday donated $75,000 to help support the La Crosse police neighborhood resource officers assigned in the Washburn area.

PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona state Rep. Don Shooter apologized to fellow House members Tuesday at the start of mandatory sexual harassment training required in large part because of sexual harassment and other misconduct complaints made against him.

The La Crosse Task Force to End Modern Slavery, founded by the Franciscans Sisters of Perpetual Adoration, is co-sponsoring an online video series titled “The Faces of Human Trafficking,” being posted several times this month.

The La Crosse Task Force to End Modern Slavery, founded by the Franciscans Sisters of Perpetual Adoration, is co-sponsoring an online video series titled “The Faces of Human Trafficking,” being posted several times this month.

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — The Latest on Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach and voting rights (all times local):

Nomination papers for the April 3 spring election in Vernon County have been filed. The final day for filing nomination papers was Jan. 2

When new general manager Dave Gettleman arrived to the New York Giants for his second go-around with the team, it was clear there was a lot of work to do. First is finding a new head coach, a process that…

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Human Services Commissioner Emily Piper says she'll appeal a judicial panel's approval of the conditional release of a serial rapist from the Minnesota Sex Offender Program.

Coach Tony Granato initially wanted the center to rest after the 11-day tournament.

PHOENIX (AP) — The Latest on sexual harassment training for members of the Arizona House of Representatives. (all times local):

WASHINGTON (AP) — On a summer morning in a desolate corner of Iraq's western desert, Jim Mattis learned he'd narrowly evaded an assassination attempt.