Month: March 2019
Arctic cold ending in East as storm crossing US threatens South again
ABC News(NEW YORK) — A western storm will cross the country and explode in the central U.S. over the weekend, producing severe storms again in the South one week after tornadoes killed more than 20 [Read More…]
Ex-police officer, two supervisors charged in beating of homeless man, cover-up
rustythedog/iStock(BOSTON) — A former transit police officer and his two supervisors have been indicted in connection with the beating of a homeless man in Boston last year and an attempt to cover up the crime. [Read More…]
Stranded driver credits taco sauce for saving his life while stuck in snow
Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office(SUNRIVER, Ore.) — An Oregon man said he was grateful to be alive on Thursday as he explained how he managed to survive for five days eating only taco sauce while stranded [Read More…]
Wisconsin man violated measles quarantine to go to the gym, prosecutors say
Hailshadow/iStock(MILWAUKEE) — A Wisconsin man is facing criminal charges for allegedly violating a measles quarantine and going to the gym, according to a criminal complaint. Prosecutors filed charges against Jeffery Murawski, 57, and his wife, [Read More…]
Winter Storm Watch issued March 07 at 2:38AM MST until March 10 at 5:00AM MST by NWS
…WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING… * WHAT…Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of greater than 6 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. * WHERE…Beadle, [Read More…]
American journalist arrested in Venezuela has now been released
ABC News(NEW YORK) — American journalist Cody Weddle, who was arrested in Venezuela’s capital Wednesday morning along with a Venezuelan colleague, has now been released and is being deported, he told ABC News. Two Venezuelan [Read More…]
Ibach on strengthened ASF protections
The USDA has made public a list of stronger protections against African Swine Fever. Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Greg Ibach tells Brownfield Ag News, “It’s so crucial that we work together with [Read More…]
R. Kelly taken into custody after court appearance and following interview outburst
Scott Olson/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — Embattled singer R. Kelly was taken into custody following a court appearance this afternoon for unpaid child support. Kelly, who was spotted in cuffs after the hearing in Chicago, will [Read More…]
Colorado police under investigation after viral video shows them pulling guns on black man picking up trash on his own property
Vanardo Merchant(BOULDER, Colo.) — A viral cell phone video of multiple white police officers, some with guns drawn, confronting a black man who claimed he was just picking up trash on his own property has [Read More…]
American journalist arrested in Venezuela: Union
ABC News(NEW YORK) — American journalist Cody Weddle was arrested in Venezuela’s capital Wednesday morning along with a Venezuelan colleague, according to a Venezuelan press union. Military counterintelligence officials raided Weddle’s apartment in Caracas this [Read More…]
Trump said he would be ‘very disappointed’ if North Korea is rebuilding missile site
ANNECORDON/iStock(WASHINGTON) — President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he would be “very, very disappointed” if it is determined that North Korea is in fact rebuilding its missile launch facility as was disclosed in commercial satellite [Read More…] [Read More…]
Trump said he would be ‘very disappointed’ if North Korea is rebuilding missile site
ANNECORDON/iStock(WASHINGTON) — President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he would be “very, very disappointed” if it is determined that North Korea is in fact rebuilding its missile launch facility as was disclosed in commercial satellite [Read More…]
CHS talks about lubricants at Commodity Classic
Erin Wroge of CHS/Cenex tells Brownfield that company’s lubricants have an edge when it comes to farm equipment and diesel engines. “Cenex is constantly striving to provide our producers with the products of the future,” [Read More…]
Missouri producer feels ‘blessed’ to raise pigs
A pork producer says he feels blessed to be pig farmer. Missouri producer Scott Phillips says he feels entrusted to raise pigs and to take good care of them. “And with that there’s a stewardship [Read More…]
McKinney says Mexico eager for USMCA
The USDA Under Secretary for Trade is in Mexico and tells reporters there is a LOT of interest in getting the USMCA ratified, “We heard a lot of people, not just our U.S. friends but [Read More…]
Down day for grains and oilseeds
Soybeans were sharply lower on fund and technical selling in low trading volume. Still no official confirmation of new demand from China ahead of more face to face trade talks later this month. Negotiations are [Read More…]
Enhancing African Swine Fever prevention measures
The pork industry has been working alongside the USDA to strengthen protections to prevent African Swine Fever from entering the US. USDA Undersecretary Greg Ibach outlined enhanced protection measures that are being implemented to help [Read More…]
R. Kelly taken into custody after court appearance and following interview outburst
Scott Olson/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — Embattled singer R. Kelly was taken into custody following a court appearance this afternoon for unpaid child support. Kelly, who was spotted in cuffs after the hearing in Chicago, will [Read More…]
‘Jeopardy’ host Alex Trebek has stage 4 pancreatic cancer, but vows, ‘I’m going to fight this’
Ethan Miller/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — Legendary “Jeopardy” host Alex Trebek announced Wednesday that he has stage 4 pancreatic cancer. Trebek shared the news on YouTube, telling his fans, “I have some news to share with [Read More…]
How’s your broadband? There’s an app for that
The National Association of Counties has launched a tool designed to more accurately identify broadband levels nationwide. Association president Greg Cox says current maps that describe high-speed internet coverage are inaccurate, which is why they [Read More…]