Month: January 2020
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29-year-old man arrested in killings of 3 homeless people in Baton Rouge
Baton Rouge Police Department(BATON ROUGE, La.) — A 29-year-old man has been arrested in the killings of three homeless people in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Jeremy Anderson was booked Wednesday night on two counts of first-degree [Read More…]
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Broker says good marketing opportunities exist
A commodity broker says several commodities besides corn and soybeans saw stronger prices in 2019. Carl Babler with Atten Babler Risk Management says, “The Bloomberg Commodity Index is one that tracks I think twenty-four different [Read More…]
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Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: January 2, 2020
Mar. corn closed at $3.91 and 1/2, up 3 and 3/4 centsJan. soybeans closed at $9.44 and 1/4, up 1 and 1/4 centsJan. soybean meal closed at $300.60, up 70 centsJan. soybean oil closed at [Read More…]
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NMPF economist calls 2020 milk prices $1 higher
The National Milk Producers Federation says 2020 milk prices should be slightly better, but farmers aren’t expected to make a full recovery from recent years. Economist Peter Vitaliano says he expects the futures prices to [Read More…]
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Members discuss what they’ve gained from Indiana Farm Bureau
Northeastern Indiana Farmer Sarah Delbecq has been a member of Indiana Farm Bureau for about six years. She says getting involved at the county level has been the most rewarding aspect. “Indiana Farm Bureau is [Read More…]
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‘Patriot Way,’ burgeoning ‘Titan Way’ collide in playoffs
‘Patriot Way,’ burgeoning ‘Titan Way’ collide in playoffs
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AP Top 25 Podcast: Targeting, conspiracy theories and Tua
Debate about the targeting rule and officiating conspiracy theories came in the aftermath of the College Football Playoff semifinal
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Yankees pitcher Germán suspended 81 games for domestic violence violation
Elsa/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — Major League Baseball has suspended New York Yankees pitcher Domingo Germán for 81 games for violating the league’s domestic violence policy, commissioner Rob Manfred announced Thursday. The suspension includes the nine [Read More…]
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Marriott chain faces lawsuit for allegedly enforcing discriminatory ‘no party’ policy
iStock(PORTLAND, Ore.) — An African American woman has filed a discrimination lawsuit against Marriott and other parties for allegedly requiring her to sign a “no party” policy in order to check in to her room. [Read More…]
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‘Affluenza teen’ Ethan Couch arrested for probation violation
iStock(FORT WORTH, Texas) — Ethan Couch, the Texas man known for claiming “affluenza” as part of his defense in a fatal DUI crash, is back in jail after violating his probation, records show. Couch, 22, [Read More…]
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LIU Brooklyn, Mt. St. Mary’s start conference play
Mount St. Mary’s hosts Long Island-Brooklyn as NEC play starts for both teams
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N. Illinois, Buffalo start conference play
Northern Illinois and Buffalo meet in the first MAC game of the season for both teams
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Arizona State at No. 24 Arizona tops this week in the Pac-12
The Pac-12 basketball season is kicking off with a rivalry game between Arizona State and No. 24 Arizona
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Binner vs. Biebs in the STL? It could happen
St. Louis Blues goalie Jordan Binnington issued a challenge to Justin Bieber, and it appears the pop superstar is on board.
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U-Haul announces nicotine-free hiring policy in 21 states
iStock(PHOENIX) — U-Haul will soon make a big change to its employee policy in an effort to empower a “healthy workforce,” that has previously ignited a debate on lawful nicotine and tobacco rules. The Phoenix, [Read More…]
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Ole Miss hires former Maryland coach DJ Durkin
Jonathan Newton/The Washington Post via Getty Images(OXFORD, Miss.) — Former Maryland head coach DJ Durkin has joined the Ole Miss football program as an assistant coach, the school announced on Thursday. This is Durkin’s first [Read More…]
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Wolves rookie Culver goes viral with dunk over Lopez
We take a look at Jarrett Culver’s monster dunk over Robin Lopez and more in this week’s Young Wolves Tracker.
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Big East deep and full of NCAA tournament contenders
The Big East might be the deepest conference in the country this season
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MADC offers request for proposal on Third and Main Street redevelopment
The Mitchell Area Development Corporation (MADC) is inviting qualified design/construction teams interested in a redevelopment opportunity in the 300 block of North Main Street in Mitchell to submit Statements of Qualification. The land is owned [Read More…]
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Nate Woody named Army defensive coordinator
Army has a new defensive coordinator