Month: October 2019
Local, Regional and National Sport stories
USA Hockey increases punishments for racism on the ice
francisblack/iStock(COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.) — The governing body for ice hockey in the United States is fighting back against racism in the sport. USA Hockey announced Wednesday it increased the punishment for racial or derogatory slurs [Read More…]
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A look at the Brewers’ contract situations heading into offseason
The Milwaukee Brewers have several impending free agents, including a couple of potential big boppers
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A look at the Twins’ contract situations heading into offseason
The Minnesota Twins have some decisions to make this offseason a number of players due big raises and several impending free agents.
News
California fires live updates: Ferocious winds ignite multiple new blazes
Erin Donalson/iStock(LOS ANGELES) — Ferocious winds are hitting Southern California, fueling the already dangerous flames and igniting two new fires early Thursday. With wind gusts reaching 60 or 70 mph, the winds can easily shoot [Read More…]
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Live Updates: Ferocious winds hit Southern California, igniting multiple new blazes
Erin Donalson/iStock(LOS ANGELES) — As fierce Santa Ana winds hit Southern California, the dry air is helping to fuel the already dangerous wildfires. With winds reaching 78 mph in Ventura County and 68 mph in [Read More…]
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UK police investigating crash that killed Harry Dunn interview US diplomat’s wife
BrianAJackson/iStock(LONDON) — British police say they have interviewed the suspect in a deadly crash who is said to be the wife of an American diplomat. “We can confirm that we have completed an interview of [Read More…]
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Paralympics not planning to follow Olympic marathon switch
Paralympics not planning to follow Olympic marathon switch
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Berlin divided again as Union hosts Hertha in Bundesliga
The first Bundesliga derby between Berlin’s biggest soccer clubs is dividing the German capital once again
Weather
Flood Warning issued October 31 at 7:50AM 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
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North Korea test fires missiles for the 12th time in same year
adam smigielski/iStock(SEOUL, South Korea) — North Korea fired two short range missiles into the East Sea Thursday afternoon local time. The flight distance was 230 miles with the highest altitude of 55 miles, according to [Read More…]
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WWE Day Of: SmackDown’s 20th Anniversary trailer
WWE Day Of: SmackDown’s 20th Anniversary trailer
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Nick Wright explains why Steph Curry’s injury is disappointing not devastating to the Warriors
Nick Wright talks about Golden State Warriors Steph Curry and how his broken hand will affect the team moving forward.
News
California fires affected by Santa Ana Winds; Record cold and snow slams Rockies, Midwest
ABC News(NEW YORK) — In the last 24 hours, Santa Ana winds gusted to 78 mph in Ventura County, up to 68 mph in Los Angeles county, 73 mph in Orange county and up to [Read More…]
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Convicted rapist mistakenly released in Georgia captured in Kentucky, officials say
Georgia Department of Corrections(FORT THOMAS, Ky.) — A convicted rapist who was mistakenly freed from Georgia state prison last week has been captured hundreds of miles away in Kentucky, authorities said. Tony Maycon Munoz-Mendez, 31, [Read More…]
Ag News
There’s still profit potential in the US pork industry
The pork industry’s daily slaughter totals keep inching higher. And University of Missouri livestock economist Scott Brown says those daily totals will likely continue to hit record totals until the end of the year. In [Read More…]
Ag News
National FFA Officers reflect on a year of service
The National FFA Officer team is reflecting on a year of service. National FFA President Luke O’Leary says he’ll never forget meeting with members across the country this past year. “I think it’s easy to [Read More…]
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Chinese market is a huge opportunity for US beef
The president and CEO of the US Meat Export Federation says US beef exports could see a huge boost if trade normalizes with China. But, Dan Halstrom says all the right things have to happen [Read More…]
Ag News
Nebraska Ethanol Board criticizes EPA Small Refinery Exemptions
Nebraska Ethanol Board Chairman Roger Berry says the Renewable Fuel Standard is important to his state’s economy, environment, farmers, renewable fuel producers, customers, and rural communities. Berry says the RFS law as written creates a [Read More…]
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TSCRA still trying to solve cattle rustling case
The Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association has upped the reward for information about one of Texas’ largest cattle rustling cases in recent memory. The ranch owner and Operation Cow Thief, an anti-theft initiative led [Read More…]
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3-time Olympic rowing champion Reed paralyzed after stroke
Three-time Olympic rowing champion Pete Reed says he has become partially paralyzed from a stroke