Year: 2021

scaliger/iStock (NEW YORK) — The United States has been facing a COVID-19 surge as the more contagious delta variant continues to spread. More than 693,000 Americans have died from COVID-19 while over 4.7 million people [Read More…]

Dallas apartment building partially collapses, 7 injured: Officials

WFAA-TV (DALLAS) — A Dallas apartment building has partially collapsed after firefighters were called to investigate a carbon monoxide leak, according to officials. When firefighters arrived at the South Dallas apartment building around 10:30 a.m. [Read More…]

Russia threatens to block YouTube as confrontation with Google escalates

v777999/iStock (MOSCOW) — Russia’s state censor has threatened to block YouTube in the country in retaliation for the Google-owned video platform deleting two German-language channels belonging to the Kremlin-funded broadcaster RT for allegedly publishing misinformation [Read More…]

Prince William, Kate release job listing for a personal assistant

marcin_libera/iStock (LONDON) — Prince William and Kate, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, are hiring. The Cambridges are searching for a personal assistant to add to their team, according to a new job listing. The [Read More…]

Afghanistan updates: Top generals back for second day of grilling on US withdrawal

KeithBinns/iStock (WASHINGTON) — It’s been nearly one month since the U.S. withdrew all U.S. troops from Afghanistan on President Joe Biden’s order to leave by Aug. 31, ending a chaotic evacuation operation after the Afghan [Read More…]

Taliban official’s comments on education, jobs fuel more fears for Afghan women’s rights

omersukrugoksu/iStock (KABUL, Afghanistan) — Over one month into Taliban control of Afghanistan, fears for women’s and girl’s rights and education have only grown — fueled further Tuesday by a top Taliban official’s comments that “women [Read More…]

Dairy Management Inc’s CEO confident about checkoff’s future direction

The CEO overseeing the dairy checkoff is stepping down soon, but he’s confident in the direction of the program. Tom Gallagher announced Tuesday he will be leaving Dairy Management Inc after three decades, but he [Read More…]

Economist says some cuts actually cost money

An economist says the cost of commodities coupled with falling milk prices has put a real strain on dairy farmers. Dr. Kevin Dhuyvetter with Elanco Animal Health says with many producers experiencing negative margins, the [Read More…]

Japan and Korea set tone for U.S. beef exports

U.S. beef exporters continue to hang their hats on Japan and South Korea. John Hinners with the U.S. Meat Export Federation says those two countries are critical markets. “Korea for example, 50 million consumers. They’re [Read More…]

Farm Bureau says reconciliation bill is a long way off from their support

The nation’s largest farm group says the reconciliation bill is riddled with concerns for agriculture. Andrew Walmsley with American Farm Bureau says the $3.5 trillion reconciliation bill could be doing more for farmers and ranchers, [Read More…]

Farmer forward contracting grain as inputs rise

A Midwest grower says his grain marketing strategy as ag inputs become more expensive is his top concern. Eastern Missouri farmer Mark Scott tells Brownfield forward contracting grain isn’t a bad idea. “You have to [Read More…]

For CFP to expand by ’24, plans needs approval in 4 months

ROSEMONT, Ill. (AP) — The college sports leaders who run the College Football Playoff have about four months to come to an agreement on a new format if expansion is to be implemented for the [Read More…]

NBA releases protocols to teams for virus safety this season

The NBA released tentative health and safety protocols to its teams Tuesday, detailing how unvaccinated players will be tested far more often than their vaccinated colleagues and face a slew of other restrictions. Among the [Read More…]

Cardinals win 17th straight, clinch 2nd NL wild card spot

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Nolan Arenado came to the St. Louis Cardinals expecting to play into October. After reaching the postseason twice during eight years with Colorado, Arenado will go to the playoffs in his [Read More…]

South Dakota AG reviewing Noem’s meeting with daughter

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — South Dakota’s attorney general said Tuesday he is reviewing concerns from state lawmakers over a meeting Gov. Kristi Noem held last year that included both her daughter and a state employee who [Read More…]

Guilty plea to manslaughter in fatal Aberdeen stabbing

ABERDEEN, S.D. (AP) — An Aberdeen man has changed his plea in a fatal stabbing as part of an agreement with prosecutors. Jacob Lane Lee Bad Wound, 24, has pleaded guilty to felony manslaughter in [Read More…]

Rapid City-area homeowners sue county over sinkhole risks

BLACK HAWK, S.D. (AP) — More than 150 homeowners in a development outside Rapid City are suing Meade County over risks to their properties after a sinkhole exposed an abandoned gypsum mine. The federal complaint [Read More…]

US mine safety grants totaling $1M awarded to 13 recipients, including SD School of Mines