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MADISON, Wis. (AP) — New figures from the U.S. Department of Agriculture show production costs for Wisconsin farmers remained steady in 2016. Source: LacrosseTribune.com News At Other State Sites: [wp-rss-aggregator source=”87908,87904,713,696,676″]

Governor Scott Walker signed Wisconsin’s REINS Act on Wednesday in Wausau, changing legislative procedures to give more power to elected officials. In the past, non-elected agencies have been able to push through large changes to their rules, often times without input from officials. This will stop the big ticket items, according to Walker. Walker said, […] Source: WRN.com News At Other State Sites: [wp-rss-aggregator source=”87908,87904,713,696,676″]

This Saturday is Art the Park event in Riverside Park in Mauston. The event, put on by Artistic Expressions, will be from 10am-2pm. Artistic Expressions Director Billie Jo Scharfenberg said the highlight of the event will be the sidewalk chalk contest. Artists can purchase a sidewalk square for $10 and bring their own chalk or some will be provided. There will also be games, vendors, food, and raffle baskets available. Live entertainment will be provided by Generations Dance Academy and also a DJ. Funds from the event will help support Artistic Expressions, which is located in downtown Mauston. For more information about Art the Park, go to Artistic Expression’s Facebook page.

CEDAR FALLS, Iowa (AP) — Authorities say the crash of an all-terrain vehicle has fatally injured its 8-year-old driver in central Iowa. Source: LacrosseTribune.com News At Other State Sites: [wp-rss-aggregator source=”87908,87904,713,696,676″]

A Madison man has been charged with felony second degree recklessly endangering safety. 31-year-old David Ryckman is also charged with hit and run, attended vehicle, disorderly conduct, and bail jumping, all misdemeanors. According to the criminal complaint, on July 5, in the Village of Lyndon Station, officers were dispatched to W. Flint Street and S. Wisconsin Street for a hit and run crash. Upon arrival, a deputy made contact with a group of people that were sitting in front of a bar. One witness stated that there was a group of people arguing in the street in front of the bars. A group of people got into a red Chevy