Month: August 2019
FBI sees spike in threat tips following El Paso, Dayton mass shootings
krblokhin/iStock(WASHINGTON) — The FBI said Monday it has seen a significant surge in the number of calls to its threat tip line following the El Paso and Dayton mass shootings earlier this month, a bureau [Read More…]
Trump says he’s open to Macron-proposed meeting with Iran’s President Rhouhani
ABC News(BIARRITZ, France) — President Donald Trump on Monday said he would be open to a meeting with Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani proposed by French President Emmanuel Macron. After Macron said he hoped to arrange [Read More…]
Three victims found dead after 911 operators warned of possible murder-suicide
kali9/iStock(FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.) — Three victims were found dead at a Florida home Sunday night after 911 operators warned police of a possible murder-suicide scenario, authorities said. Officers in Pembroke Pines, near Fort Lauderdale, were [Read More…]
USDA: July poultry production up on year
The USDA says poultry production during July was up 5% on the year at 4.395 billion pounds. Most of that was chicken, up 5% on the year at 3.893 billion, with a 1% increase in [Read More…]
Indiana Farm Bureau sets policy recommendations in delegate session
Indiana Farm Bureau has set policy recommendations that will guide the organization during the next year. Indiana Farm Bureau President Randy Kron says it’s an important process to understand top issues for farmers across the [Read More…]
US-Japan trade deal a big win for beef and pork industries
The president and CEO of the US Meat Export Federation says the news that the US and Japan have reached a trade agreement in principle is huge news for the US beef and pork industries. [Read More…]
Flood Warning issued August 26 at 8:55AM MDT until further notice by NWS
…The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Nebraska…South Dakota… Missouri River Near Greenwood Missouri River Near Verdel Missouri River At Niobrara Missouri River At Springfield
Starbucks’ pumpkin spice lattes are here earlier than ever, plus more pumpkin treats to try this fall
Anna Pustynnikova/iStock(NEW YORK) — Autumn is on the way which means we’re about to see pumpkin products everywhere. From seasonal sips to pumpkin pastries, here are some of the newest products that will look to [Read More…]
‘It’s time to come forward’: New reward offered in 2009 double murder of Virginia Tech couple
amphotora/iStock(RICHMOND, Va.) — It’s been 10 years since two Virginia Tech students were mysteriously shot and killed, and now the FBI is offering an increased reward in the hopes that it’ll help solve the case. [Read More…]
Trump now says meaningful progress being made with China after weekend of whipsawing statements
cbarnesphotography/iStock(BIARRITZ, France) — In the latest twist in a series of mixed messages on the status of U.S. trade negotiations with China over the course of G-7 summit, President Donald Trump on Monday struck an [Read More…]
Stopping weeds now will prevent yield losses in 2020
As the soybeans get closer to harvesting, some of next year’s weeds are developing seeds. Weed scientist Dr. Rodrigo Werle with the University of Wisconsin talks about taking action now to save your 2020 yields [Read More…]
Tropical Storm Dorian forecast to become hurricane later this week, heatwaves continue West and South
ABC News(NEW YORK) — Tropical Storm Dorian is continuing to gain strength as it moves through the eastern Caribbean and is now forecast to become a hurricane as it passes to the south of Puerto [Read More…]
Mitchell World War Two veteran receives a special honor
A World War Two veteran from Mitchell received a special honor, from a special guest representing a grateful nation. French Consul General to the Midwest Guillaume LaCroix presented the French Legion of Honor medal to [Read More…]
California parents charged with hate crime for kidnapping boy found hiding in teen daughter’s closet, police say
KGO(SAN FRANCISCO) — The parents of a 15-year-old California girl are being charged with a hate crime after they allegedly kidnapped and abused their daughter’s boyfriend after they found him hiding in the home, according [Read More…]
Atlanta lawyer killed victim with Mercedes after car was struck with golf ball, prosecutors say
Marilyn Nieves/iStock(ATLANTA) — An Atlanta attorney has been charged with murder after he fatally rammed his Mercedes sedan into a real estate investor, according to authorities. The encounter began after 60-year-old Hamid Jahangard “accidentally” hit [Read More…]
6-month-old girl in critical condition after she and her father illegally crossed southern border: Federal official
PhotoSparks/iStock(CORPUS CHRISTI, TX) — A 6-month-old girl is fighting for her life in a Texas hospital after she and her father illegally crossed the U.S.-Mexico border with a group of migrants, federal officials said. The [Read More…]
‘We are all at risk,’ says St. Louis mayor as string of fatal child shootings climb to 9
Brian Sevald/iStock(ST. LOUIS) — For the second time since classes resumed at public schools in St. Louis this month, grief counselors will be on hand at an elementary school on Monday to comfort friends of [Read More…]
Trump suggests ‘second thoughts’ about China tariff war, triggers confusion at G-7 summit
ABC News(BIARRITZ, France) — President Trump triggered a wave of confusion at the Group of 7 summit Sunday when he seemed to express second thoughts about increasing tariffs on China and setting off a tailspin [Read More…]
Boyfriend charged in death of 22-year-old transgender woman found in Houston parking lot
Houston Police Department(HOUSTON) — A man has been charged in the murder of a 22-year-old transgender woman he was dating who was found dead last month, according to Houston police. The body of Tracy Williams, [Read More…]
Flood Warning issued August 25 at 8:47AM MDT until further notice by NWS
…The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Nebraska…South Dakota… Missouri River Near Greenwood Missouri River Near Verdel Missouri River At Niobrara Missouri River At Springfield