Month: August 2019
Weather
Flood Watch issued August 09 at 11:22AM MDT until further notice by NWS
…FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM CDT THIS EVENING THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING… The National Weather Service in Sioux Falls has issued a * Flood Watch for portions of central South Dakota, east central South [Read More…]
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Scientists make radioactivity-free vodka from Chernobyl
Atomik(LONDON) — A steady stream of thrill-seekers have been drawn to the scene of one of the worst civilian disasters in the nuclear age, and soon they may be offered a chance to bring home [Read More…]
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Suspect Zachary Castaneda to appear in California court after deadly stabbing spree
Witthaya Prasongsin/Getty Images(GARDEN GROVE, Calif.) — The suspect in the deadly Southern California stabbing and robbery spree is expected to make his first court appearance Friday afternoon. Zachary Castaneda, 33, will appear for his arraignment [Read More…]
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Icing on the cake: Texas brothers build a family business and find a way to give back
Trinda Mushambi(MISSOURI CITY, Tx.) — These Texas brothers aren’t just sweethearts, they’re catering to sweettooths. Nigel Mushambi, 12, and big brother Shane Mushambi, 13, are the founders and co-CEOs of 2 Bros. In The Kitchen [Read More…]
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Playful Orca whale pops up next to fishermen, ‘splashed the whole side of the boat’
Ryan Lawler(SAN DIEGO, Calif.) — An incredible video shows a group of fishermen who got an unexpected visit from a playful Orca whale that broke off from the rest of its pod. Just off the [Read More…]
Ag News
Subway to serve meatless meatball sub
Subway is the next restaurant chain to serve products from plant-based protein company Beyond Meat. Beginning in September, Subway will offer a Beyond Meatball Marinara sub at more than 600 restaurants in the US and [Read More…]
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Late-Summer heat; central Plains rains to diminish
Much of the country will experience a period of near- or below-normal temperatures, while hot, humid weather will persist from the southern Plains to the southern Atlantic Coast. The hottest weather, relative to normal, will [Read More…]
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Wide-range of temperatures across the Heartland
Across the Corn Belt, mostly dry weather accompanies near- or below-normal temperatures. Despite an absence of heat stress, a difficult growing season continues in parts of the Midwest due to late-planted, poorly rooted corn and [Read More…]
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Soil health practices improve farm productivity, environment
New research from American Farmland Trust shows soil health practices improve farmers’ bottom line and the environment. Michelle Perez, water initiative director at American Farmland Trust, says four case studies were developed to highlight farmers [Read More…]
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Man arrested after walking into Missouri Walmart armed with rifle, body armor
Wolterk/iStock(SPRINGFIELD, Mo.) — Police in Springfield, Missouri, arrested a man on Thursday afternoon after he walked into a Walmart, armed with a rifle and wearing body armor. The man, identified as 20-year-old Dmitriy Andreychenko, was [Read More…]
Weather
Flood Warning issued August 09 at 7:23AM MDT until further notice by NWS
…The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in South Dakota… James River At Huron James River Near Forestburg James River At Mitchell James River Near Scotland
Ag News
Managing crown rot before it’s too late
Excessive spring rains created a favorable environment for fungi to infect corn plants early in development. A Beck’s hybrids agronomist says it is not easy to see from above ground, but many corn plants across [Read More…]
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Group behind privately funded border wall under criminal investigation
ElFlacodelNorte/iStock(NEW YORK) — The group that raised millions of dollars to build a privately funded border wall separating Mexico from the U.S. is under criminal investigation in Florida, according to officials. We Build The Wall, [Read More…]
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Inside the new immigrant holding center in Yuma, Arizona
ABC News(YUMA, Ariz.) — For the first time, the Department of Homeland Security allowed ABC News cameras inside an immigrant holding center in Yuma, Arizona, that was completed in June to the tune of $15 [Read More…]
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Man detained after walking into Missouri Walmart armed with rifle, body armor
Wolterk/iStock(SPRINGFIELD, Mo.) — Police in Springfield, Missouri, detained a man on Thursday afternoon after he walked into a Walmart, armed with a rifle and wearing body armor. The white male, in his 20s, was stopped [Read More…]
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Google to give refunds for price drops on flights for a limited time
Google(NEW YORK) — Google Flights, one of the search engine’s tabs, is betting that it can guarantee ticket prices won’t go down — and will refund the fare difference if it does, at least for [Read More…]
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Taco Bell cuts ceremonial ribbon made from hot sauce packets, opens boutique hotel
Taco Bell(PALM SPRINGS, Calif.) — Taco Bell’s new boutique hotel is open for business. Reservations for The Bell: A Taco Bell Hotel and Resort, located in tony Palm Springs, California, sold out in just two [Read More…]
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Fishermen rescue passengers on life raft after plane crashes in the Bahamas
Provided(NEW YORK) — Three people are not only lucky to survive a plane crash on Thursday, they also have a fishing boat to thank for plucking them out of the Atlantic Ocean. The single-engine plane, [Read More…]
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Gunman on the run after two killed in Houston highway shooting
KTRK-TV(HOUSTON) — A gunman and his accomplice are on the run after killing two people on a major highway in Texas during rush hour Thursday evening, police said. The deadly shooting occurred just before 6 [Read More…]