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Monkey escapes Louisiana research center

A monkey is on the run after escaping its cage at a Louisiana research facility on Saturday. Last spotted near a wooded area on Sunday, the 12-pound rhesus macaque monkey freed itself after a "cage failure" in the New Iberia…

Gay couple denied marriage license says 'there is no good explanation'

Lafayette County among counties not issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples

The Curtis couple went to the Lafayette County courthouse Monday in hopes of obtaining a marriage license. The clerk was polite and kind, but in the end, Carrie and Lisa left without the document they came for.

Storms cause damage in Lafayette County

High winds destroy equipment shed, knock down large trees

An equipment shed was destroyed, roofs were blown off other buildings, and trees were knocked down as high winds blew through Lafayette County Sunday night, according to the Lafayette County Sheriff's Department.

Triple homicide suspect refuses to speak in court

3 killed in farmhouse April 26

Plans for a plea deal for a man accused of killing three members of a family in Lafayette County were put on hold Friday when Jaren Kuester refused to answer questions from the judge.

Storm damage cleanup under way

Beloit suffered the most damage in the area

Cleanup continues in southern Wisconsin where a powerful storm system produced winds between 50 and 60 mph early Tuesday.

Storm damage cleanup under way

Beloit suffered the most damage in the area

Cleanup continues in southern Wisconsin where a powerful storm system produced winds between 50 and 60 mph early Tuesday.