Month: February 2022
Russia-Ukraine live updates: Putin intends to recognize separatist regions in eastern Ukraine, Kremlin says
omersukrugoksu/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — The United States continues to warn that Russia could invade Ukraine “any day” amid escalating tensions in the region, with President Joe Biden telling reporters Thursday that the threat is [Read More…]
Another case of avian influenza detected in Indiana
Indiana’s Board of Animal Health has detected avian influenza at another commercial turkey flock in southwest Indiana. The presumptive-positive case is the fourth farm in Indiana and the second in Greene County to be diagnosed [Read More…]
Presidents Day 2022: What to buy and deals you can shop now
BojanMirkovic/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — In addition to honoring presidents of the past, Presidents Day, celebrated this year on Monday, Feb. 21, is also marked by deep discounts. It is one of the best times [Read More…]
Who is dying of COVID amid omicron surge and widespread vaccine availability?
Xavier Lorenzo/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — When the recent COVID-19 wave fueled by the omicron variant hit the U.S., no one expected it would lead to the number of deaths it did. As of Wednesday, [Read More…]
How to make a coping tool box for kids amid mental health struggles
Alysha Tagert, a Washington, D.C. based mental health therapist, shares a photo of a coping tool box for kids. – Courtesy Alysha Tagert (WASHINGTON) — As the United States enters a third year of the [Read More…]
NBA All-Star Game: Team LeBron beats Team Durant 163-160
Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images (CLEVELAND) — Team LeBron and Team Durant were neck and neck throughout Sunday night’s NBA All-Star Game, with the winner being determined in the final seconds of the fourth quarter. Los Angeles [Read More…]
US Olympic speed skater recalls ‘amazing rush of emotions’ after historic gold medal win
Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Erin Jackson made Olympic history in Beijing, becoming the first Black woman to ever win a gold medal in speed skating. “It was amazing. After I crossed the line, [Read More…]
Grain elevators anticipating possible acreage shift
Grain elevators are watching for potential acreage shifts this year to determine how much storage is needed for 2022 crops. Jeff Adkisson with the Grain and Feed Association of Illinois tells Brownfield their members [Read More…]
Stobaugh receives new title as Director of Licensing and Commercialization
Bryan Stobaugh will work as the Director of Licensing and Commercialization Bryan Stobaugh will now work for Missouri Soybeans under the title of Director of Licensing and Commercialization. This title change will allow Stobaugh to [Read More…]
Setting up for success
We’re deep into winter, but spring will be here before you know it and Mike Koenigs with Corteva Crop Protection is encouraging farmers to get corn weed control plans in place for the 2022 season. [Read More…]
Winter Weather Advisory issued February 21 at 9:13AM MST until February 22 at 5:00PM MST by NWS
…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM CST TUESDAY… * WHAT…Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches. Higher amounts should be north of Interstate 90. [Read More…]
COVID-19 live updates: New York delays booster mandate for health care workers
jonathanfilskov-photography/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — As the COVID-19 pandemic has swept the globe, more than 5.8 million people have died from the disease worldwide, including over 935,000 Americans, according to real-time data compiled by Johns [Read More…]
Ten officers put on leave, one resigns after Florida inmate dies during prison transfer
Joe Sohm/Visions of America / Contributor/Getty Images (HOMESTEAD, Fla.) — A Florida inmate’s death while being transferred between prisons has prompted a criminal investigation, the resignation of a corrections officer and the placement of 10 [Read More…]
Milwaukee teen fatally shot, suspect said it was his first time shooting gun: Police
kali9/iStock (MILWAUKEE) — A suspect arrested in the fatal shooting of a 15-year-old Milwaukee girl allegedly told investigators it was the first time he had ever fired a gun, according to a criminal complaint. Marcellus [Read More…]
Twenty-one-year-old SUNY Potsdam student fatally shot in rural New York, authorities say
Michael J. Snow is seen in a undated police mugshot.- New York State Police (POTSDAM, N.Y.) — A 21-year-old college student was shot and killed in northern New York near her university’s campus, according to [Read More…]
One dead, five injured in shooting at Portland’s Normandale Park, police say
timnewman/Getty Images (PORTLAND, Ore.) — A woman was killed and five others were injured on Saturday in a shooting near a park in Portland, Oregon, police said. Officers responded to a report of a shooting [Read More…]
Russia-Ukraine live updates: Biden, Putin agree to summit later this week
omersukrugoksu/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — The United States continues to warn that Russia could invade Ukraine “any day” amid escalating tensions in the region, with President Joe Biden telling reporters Thursday that the threat is [Read More…]
Why Americans should care about the Ukraine-Russia conflict
ANATOLII STEPANOV/AFP via Getty Images (NEW YORK) — After weeks of mounting tensions, United States officials have warned that a Russian attack on Ukraine could happen “any day now.” Russia has spent weeks building up [Read More…]
Flandreau: Tribal medical pot cards leading to arrests
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — An American Indian tribe in South Dakota says police are arresting people who buy medical marijuana at the tribe’s dispensary. The Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe operates the only medical marijuana dispensary [Read More…]
Success for Vikings’ O’Connell starts with player connection
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — Kevin O’Connell has finally arrived in Minnesota with his young family, a new parka and plenty of energy and ideas about leading the Vikings. O’Connell’s strategy for success as a first-time [Read More…]
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