Новости за 02.05.2016

NICKERSON, Neb. (AP) — Economic development officials thought the tiny Nebraska town of Nickerson was the perfect spot for a poultry processing plant offering 1,100 jobs, but residents were furious when they learned of the plans.

The greatest threat to American security is something most Americans never think of. President Barack Obama touched on it in his speech to the European people last week in Germany.

During a “Millennial Town Hall” at Georgetown University last week, House Speaker Paul D. Ryan, R-Wis., fielded a tricky question from a young Republican.

National Hospital Week is May 8-14. It is the perfect time to celebrate the heroes who care for and provide support to their communities.

I've heard a TV report about doing a comedy movie about Ronald Reagan's Alzheimer's disease.

NEW YORK (AP) — Puerto Rico's debt crisis has reached a new level, with the island's governor saying Puerto Rico will not pay most of its $470 million in debt payments due by Monday.

From the floors to the cabinets, this dull, non-functional laundry room in Mansfield, TX was given a complete makeover. Completed for $6,000, Big Tex Renovations added depth to the room by painting stripes covered in faux opalescent paint on the…

It’s important to thoroughly clean your BBQ or outdoor grill before you store it for a prolonged period of time. Not only does cleaning the grill help prevent bacteria and pests from establishing a home inside the grill, cleaning is…

VIROQUA -- Henry "Hank" Gehard Hendrickson, 89, passed away April 24, 2016, at the Bethel Home in Viroqua.

DEAR AMY: I am in a long-term relationship, and my partner and I are beginning to discuss birth control options (in particular, the pill). Should I ask my partner to help me pay for birth control?

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Lovee Lovell “Sis” Small, 86, entered into the Presence of the Lord Friday, April 29, 2016, waiting for her was her loving husband of 62 years, James Dale Small, welcoming her to the arms of Jesus, her Savior.

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CAMP DOUGLAS — Dolores M. Jackson, 92, of Camp Douglas died Thursday, April 28, 2016, at Crest View Nursing Home in New Lisbon.

Manure has been blamed for much of the bacteria and viruses that pollute Wisconsin drinking water, but contamination from human waste is a problem, too.

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James P. Dunham, 86, of La Crosse died Sunday, May 1, 2016. A Funeral Mass will be held in Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, La Crosse. The Blaschke & Schneider Funeral Homes are assisting the family with arrangements.

Thomas M. Peaslee, 85, of Tomah died Saturday, April 30, 2016, at New Day Adult Family Home in Oakdale. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Paul Ev. Lutheran Church, Tomah. Burial will be in…

HOUSTON, Minn. — The Houston Nature Center is hosting a Spring Nature Series children’s program in celebration of Mothers Day from 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday.

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HOUSTON — The International Owl Center is hosting a program about owl moms at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday.

Downtown Walk Around kicks off at 5 p.m. Friday at Cameron Park.

THE WAY IT WAS: A 1912 view of the William Welch grocery store, which was located at 1101 Liberty St., then known as Berlin Street. Posing in front of the store are, from left, James Welch, William Welch, Orabell Sullivan…

LA CRESCENT — Tyler Lorenz walked into the cage Saturday night at Three River Throwdown IX at the La Crescent Community Arena wearing black and yellow striped trunks with his moniker — “Tyrant” — on the waistband.

The celebration of locking up its first outright conference title since 2012 didn’t last too long, as the UW-La Crosse baseball team still had to bounce back for the fourth and final game of its series this weekend with UW-Whitewater.