February 2021

Republican wants to require national anthem in Wisconsin

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The national anthem would have to be played before all sporting events held at Wisconsin venues that received any public funding, from Green Bay Packers games at Lambeau Field to beer league softball games at local parks, under a bill that a Republican lawmaker introduced Thursday.

Dugas recalls his life in music

Martin Dugas is known in the local community for his dedication to musical art and the profound talent he brought to his performances.

Bovine drama runs hot, even in the cold

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OK, so you have to keep the water l.../faucets dripping and shovel the car out. You may need jumper cables to get the fool thing running. Not that you really need to go anywhere.

Bats, birds among wildlife pummeled during freeze

DALLAS (AP) —As many people in the southern U.S. hosted neighbors who had no heat or water during the vicious February storm and deep freeze, Kate Rugroden provided a refuge for shellshocked bats.

Micromanaging child always produces conflicts

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Atherapist takes a 10-year-old boy Minto what she calls “therapy.” The young fellow is belligerently defiant toward his parents and throws titanic tantrums when things don’t go his way. At school - virtual, going on a year - he’s distractible and doesn’t finish his work without being hovered over and harangued by his mother, a tactic that frequently precipitates more belligerence and a titanic antrum.

TODAY IN HISTORY

1793 - 1st US cabinet meeting, held at George Washington’s home

Internet security now more important than ever

The world relies on computerized devices and the internet is as much as ever. As of the third quarter of 2019, there were more than 4.33 billion active internet users, according to Data Reporta I. That marked a 327 million user increase from the year prior. At 8.2 percent, the growth of active internet use is now eight times faster than the overall worldwide population growth.

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GameStop shares double after tumbling

(AP) - Wall Street’s mania over GameStop is on again, at least for one afternoon.

Crowley Police Chief Broussard facing felony charges

CROWLEY (AP) — A state grand jury Wednesday handed up an indictment against Crowley Police ChiefAllen James “Jimmy” Broussard on felony charges of malfeasance in office, obstruction of justice and injuring public records.