Month: October 2019
Authorities investigating New Hampshire church shooting: Governor
ABC News(PELHAM, N.H.) — Authorities are investigating a shooting at a church in Pelham, New Hampshire, on Saturday morning, the governor said. “State officials are on scene assisting local first responders in the response and [Read More…]
4 people killed in ‘mass casualty shooting’ at illegal gambling club in Brooklyn: Police
iStock/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — Four men were shot and killed early Saturday morning at an illegal gambling location in the Crown Heights neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York, according to police. Three others, one woman and two [Read More…]
2 feet of snow slams the Dakotas, California fires rage on
ABC News(LOS ANGELES) — A Red Flag Warning is in effect through 6 p.m. for Los Angeles and the surrounding area. Santa Ana winds are making it difficult for firefighters to contain the raging wildfires [Read More…]
This is a food truck that will have tongues and tails wagging. Duck neck and chicken hearts on the menu
reidathegolden(SEATTLE) — While most Seattle residents are fast asleep under their 800-thread count comforters during the wee hours of Saturday morning, Dawn Ford is crawling out of bed. By 3:30 a.m., Dawn has showered, brushed [Read More…]
Women attend soccer match in Iran after decades of being kept out
Somaye Malekian/ABC News(TEHRAN, Iran) — They waved flags. They painted their faces with stripes of green, white and red. They celebrated with blowhorns. For the first time in four decades, women were allowed to pack [Read More…]
Goat breaks down door of family home, takes nap in bathroom
iStock/Igor Vershinsky(ASHLAND, Wisconsin) — A goat who escaped from an Ohio farm ended up breaking into a family home and taking a nap in the bathroom. The goat, named “Big Boy”, went missing from a [Read More…]
Shepard Smith departing Fox News after 23 years
iStock(NEW YORK) — Shepard Smith, longtime anchor of Shepard Smith Reporting, is stepping down from his role at Fox News, the network announced Friday. Smith was the chief news anchor and managing director of Fox’s [Read More…]
Author Jennine Capó Crucet responds after white college students burn her book
Twitter/@elainaaan(ATLANTA) — A Latina author and New York Times contributor responded after students at Georgia Southern University (GSU) burned a copy of her new book after she gave a talk on campus. “This book began [Read More…]
Wind Advisory issued October 12 at 8:55AM MDT until October 12 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS
…WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING… * WHAT…West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. An isolated gust to 50 mph is possible. * WHERE…Portions of [Read More…]
Nikodim says China deal tremendous opportunity
The head of the Missouri Pork Association says the U.S. deal reached a partial deal with China on Friday is huge for the pork industry. President Trump’s announcement came just a few hours after Missouri [Read More…]
How tech has fueled a ‘leaderless protest’ in Hong Kong
iStock(HONG KONG) — Residents of Hong Kong have convened on the streets in masses for months, demonstrating against Beijing’s dominance in the semi-autonomous Chinese territory they call home — what sets these uprisings apart from [Read More…]
“Phase One” of U.S.-China trade deal substantially grows ag exports
The U.S. and China have reached a partial trade agreement. President Trump and Chinese officials announced the breakthrough in the Oval Office Friday, and Trump says this first phase of a trade agreement is a [Read More…]
Grassley pleased with China deal, wants details
Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley says the partial trade agreement reached with China is good but more details are needed and “follow-through from China will be key.” Grassley says he’s also pleased no tariff increases will [Read More…]
FFT: more work to be done in US-China trade dispute
The co-executive director of Farmers for Free Trade says the news that the US and China have reached a tentative agreement is a “break in the clouds,” but tariffs continue to hurt the agriculture industry. [Read More…]
Stronger cash trade pushes live cattle higher
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle ended the day higher with support from stronger wholesale values and strengthening cash trade. Feeder cattle were mostly lower, pressured by the day’s higher move in corn. October [Read More…]
Hard freeze adds more challenges to an already tough year
An agronomist says there are a lot of farmers nervous in the Upper Midwest and Plains ahead of this weekend’s predicted freeze event. Iowa-based Sue Eivins Brakhane, a technical agronomist for Dekalb Asgrow, says if [Read More…]
Ohio University suspends student groups over hazing allegations
iStock(ATHENS, Ohio) — Ohio University has suspended 20 student organizations, including all of its fraternities, over hazing allegations that are roiling the campus. The public university received reports of hazing last week against nine fraternities, [Read More…]
Special Weather Statement issued October 11 at 2:33PM MDT by NWS
…SUB-FREEZING TEMPERATURES EXPECTED TONIGHT… Overnight temperature are expected to fall into the mid to upper 20s tonight. These below freezing temperatures will kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. Take steps [Read More…]
Mitchell School Board receives award for dedicated participation
Recently, members of the Mitchell School Board were presented their Bronze Level award for their participation in the Associated School Boards of South Dakota’s board recognition program: ALL, which stands for Act, Learn, Lead. ASBSD [Read More…]
Amazon takes public stand on minimum wage, climate change
jetcityimage/iStock(SEATTLE) — Amazon has unveiled a page on its site titled “Our Positions” where it breaks down the company’s stand on issues ranging from climate change to immigration. “While our positions are carefully considered and [Read More…]