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Stories from January 12, 2019

Closs kidnapping, homicide suspect lived under the radar

Closs kidnapping, homicide suspect lived under the radar

The man suspected of kidnapping a northwestern Wisconsin teenager and killing her parents with a shotgun nearly three months ago appears to have led an unremarkable existence, blending into the state's vast north woods.
by Associated Press

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Democrats in state government roll out big health care proposals

Democrats in state government roll out big health care proposals

Riding the momentum from November's elections, Democratic leaders in the states are wasting no time delivering on their biggest campaign promise — to expand access to health care and make it more affordable.
by Associated Press

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Former HUD secretary Castro launches presidential campaign

Former HUD secretary Castro launches presidential campaign

Julian Castro's announcement came Saturday in Texas, after weeks of hinting he was ready to join the 2020 Democratic primary field. "I've always believed with big dreams and hard work anything is possible," he said.

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Blue clue in medieval teeth may shed light on lives of women artists in Middle Ages

Analysis of fossilized dental tartar of a medieval woman buried in a German monastery revealed specks of blue to be lapis lazuli -- a luxurious pigment used to create gorgeous illuminated manuscripts.
by Nell Greenfieldboyce

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'We're running on Jayme's time': Investigators working through weekend in NW Wisconsin

'We're running on Jayme's time': Investigators working through weekend in NW Wisconsin

"We're running on Jayme's time right now," Sheriff Chris Fitzgerald said. "And so Jayme gets to set the pace of what we do, how we interact, when she wants to do, what she wants to do — and we'll make sure that that happens."
by Nina Moini

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Shutdown hampers wildfire preparedness and training across the U.S.

Shutdown hampers wildfire preparedness and training across the U.S.

Firefighters and forest managers are losing valuable time to prepare for the upcoming wildland fire season as the partial government shutdown continues.
by Nathan Rott

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19 inches of snow in Mexico(Missouri); mild Sunday temps here

19 inches of snow in Mexico(Missouri); mild Sunday temps here

This tweet caught my eye: 3PM Storm Total snow amounts across the area. #stlwx #mowx #ilwx #midmowx pic.twitter.com/lQ1usDOdT4 — NWS St. Louis (@NWSStLouis) January 12, 2019 It turns out that Mexico is the name of a small city to the northeast of Columbia, Missouri. A winter storm dumped heavy snow in portions of far southern…
by Ron Trenda

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Report: FBI probed whether Trump secretly worked for Russia

Report: FBI probed whether Trump secretly worked for Russia

Law enforcement officials became so concerned by President Trump's behavior in the days after he fired FBI Director James Comey that they began investigating whether he had been working for Russia against U.S. interests, the New York Times reported.
by Associated Press

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After Jayme's safe return, question is: Why was she targeted?

After Jayme's safe return, question is: Why was she targeted?

The grandfather of a Wisconsin girl who was abducted during a home invasion that left her parents dead said Saturday that the family has no connection to the suspect and doesn't understand why he targeted her.
by Associated Press

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Thanks to shutdown, expected farm data wasn't released Friday. Here's why that matters

Thanks to shutdown, expected farm data wasn't released Friday. Here's why that matters

The much-anticipated World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report helps market traders anticipate future crop prices, and helps farmers plan for the coming year. Its absence will only add more uncertainty to a market coming off a tough 2018.
by Dan Gunderson

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Adults assemble to play Pokemon Go on Minnesota Fairgrounds

Adults assemble to play Pokemon Go on Minnesota Fairgrounds

Over the past year, the "Pokemon Go" craze has dipped, shifted and amped up again. With a major, notable twist: What seemed like a craze for kids, teens and parents has shifted to mostly just parents. Or, simply, adults.
by Associated Press

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St. Louis battles heavy snow; relatively quiet weekend in Minnesota

St. Louis battles heavy snow; relatively quiet weekend in Minnesota

A winter storm that began on Friday has dumped 9.8 inches of snow on St. Louis, Missouri as of 6 a.m. Saturday: Here is a quick look at snow and sleet accumulation for this winter storm through 6 AM. The map is an estimate based on reports that we have received #mowx #ilwx #stlwx pic.twitter.com/Sm8hylYcGA…
by Ron Trenda

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