Month: February 2022
ABC World News
Russia-Ukraine updates: US says Russian forces ‘as ready as they can be’ to invade
omersukrugoksu/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — To address the crisis at its border after publicly downplaying warnings, Ukraine on Wednesday took steps to brace for a possible Russian invasion, declaring a nationwide state of emergency and [Read More…]
Ag News
South Dakota snow concerns
When it comes to snow this winter in South Dakota is a story of haves and have nots. South Dakota Farm Bureau President Scott VanderWal farms in the eastern part of the state, “We’ve had [Read More…]
Ag News
MO Governor proclaims it to be FFA week
Missouri Governor Mike Parson has proclaimed this week as FFA week in the state. Parson drove to work in a tractor this morning accompanied by Missouri FFA President Kaitlin Kleiboeker to celebrate National FFA Week. [Read More…]
Ag News
Another winter storm ahead from the southern Plains to the eastern Corn Belt
For the remainder of Wednesday, rain showers in the eastern U.S. will gradually end. Meanwhile, a storm emerging from the Southwest will produce locally heavy snow in the Four Corners States and wintry precipitation from [Read More…]
Ag News
Minnesota Ag License Plate now available
Specialized agricultural license plates are now available to Minnesotans. Minnesota FFA Foundation executive director Val Aarsvold says it took four legislative sessions to make it happen. “And during those four years of time though, what [Read More…]
ABC Politics News
Civil rights attorney Ben Crump urges Biden to nominate Jackson to Supreme Court
Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images/POOL (WASHINGTON) — Civil rights attorney Ben Crump publicly urged President Joe Biden to tap Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson for the Supreme Court on Wednesday, as the president closes [Read More…]
ABC National News
Jury gets case in federal civil rights trial of George Floyd officers
Witthaya Prasongsin/Getty Images (ST. PAUL, Minn.) — A federal jury began deliberating Wednesday morning the fates of three former Minneapolis police officers accused of violating George Floyd’s civil rights by not providing medical aid during [Read More…]
ABC National News
Storm wreaks havoc on Midwest roads, second storm set to pummel Northeast with ice, snow
ABC News (NEW YORK) — One winter storm has wreaked havoc on Midwest roadways, and another is gearing up to bring a dangerous wave of ice and snow to the Northeast. The first storm slammed [Read More…]
ABC National News
Ahmaud Arbery Day officially recognized on second anniversary of his death
Joshua Lott/The Washington Post via Getty Images (ATLANTA) — Ahmaud Arbery Day has been officially recognized in Georgia on the second anniversary of Arbery’s death, just one day after his killers were found guilty on [Read More…]
ABC National News
Officials investigating DC apartment fire that killed two, left 40 units ‘uninhabitable’
Richard Williams Photography/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Officials are investigating what caused a fire that killed two people and displaced multiple residents at an apartment building in Washington, D.C., early Tuesday. The two people that died, [Read More…]
ABC National News
Trial begins for only former officer charged in Breonna Taylor raid
Shelby County Detention Center (LOUISVILLE, Ky.) — Opening arguments will take place Wednesday in the trial for the sole Louisville, Kentucky, police officer charged in connection to the “no-knock” search warrant raid that killed Breonna [Read More…]
ABC World News
Russia-Ukraine live updates: Russia to meet US sanctions with ‘strong response’
omersukrugoksu/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — President Joe Biden said the world is witnessing “the beginning of a Russian invasion of Ukraine” after weeks of escalating tensions in the region as he announced new economic sanctions [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
In Brief: ‘Spider-Man’ and ‘Shang-Chi’ lead Critics Choice Super Awards, and more
The Critics Choice Association on Tuesday announced the nominees for the second annual Critics Choice Super Awards, and Shang Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings and Spider-Man: No Way Home lead the film [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
‘Martin’ TV series getting 30th anniversary reunion special for BET
JC Olivera/Getty Images Martin Lawrence and his TV series crew are back together again to celebrate the 30th anniversary of his self-titled sitcom. Taping for reunion special began Sunday; it’ll air on BET+ later this year. “To be [Read More…]
ABC Business News
Dow plunges 482 points amid Ukraine-Russia crisis
Matteo Colombo/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Wall Street is jittery as tensions continue to escalate between Russia and Ukraine. On Tuesday, stocks were down, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average closing 482.57 points lower, a [Read More…]
ABC Business News
How to keep bills down as gas prices soar
Photo Illustration by Sean Gallup/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Gas prices are continuing to soar with no relief in sight. The national average price per gallon now stands at $3.53, the highest it’s been since [Read More…]
ABC Health News
Parents welcome ‘miracle’ baby girl born on 2/22/22 at 2:22 a.m.
Courtesy Kristi Engelbrecht (BURLINGTON, N.C.) — A North Carolina couple became first-time parents on “Twosday.” Aberli and Hank Spear welcomed their first child — a girl they’ve named Judah Grace Spear — on Feb. 22, [Read More…]
Ag News
Pork industry planning for ASF export impacts
Outbreaks of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in parts of the U.S. have brought some exports to a halt but pork officials say other animal diseases would mean a dead stop for their industry. Chief Veterinarian [Read More…]
Ag News
Avian Influenza detected in another commercial turkey flock in Indiana
Avian influenza has been detected in another commercial turkey flock in southern Indiana. The Indiana State Board of Animal Health says testing in Dubois County identified H5 avian influenza virus. Samples are being verified at [Read More…]
Ag News
Maximizing yield potential for small grains
Keeping small grain crops healthy can help farmers maximize their return on investment AND improve yield. In this Managing for Profit, Lindsey Aagesen shares how Prosaro PRO helps promote plant health and provides yield protection. [Read More…]