Month: April 2022
Cold and flu cases rise as pre-pandemic activity returns
The Good Brigade/Getty Images (NEW YORK) –Through lockdowns, remote working, travel restrictions and school closures — many have not had a cold in two years. Now cold and flu rates appear to be on the [Read More…]
Obama returns to White House to help Biden push Affordable Care Act
Ian Forsyth/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — For the first time since leaving office, former President Barack Obama returned to the White House on Tuesday to join his former vice president — Joe Biden — in promoting [Read More…]
Why Republicans Romney, Murkowski and Collins, say they’ll vote for Ketanji Brown Jackson
Julia Nikhinson/Bloomberg via Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Three Republican senators — Susan Collins of Maine, Lisa Murkowski of Alaska and Mitt Romney of Utah — have taken the political risk of breaking from their party [Read More…]
‘I-65 killer’ who murdered three women in 1980s identified with DNA evidence
Tetra Images/Getty Images (INDIANAPOLIS) — Police have named a man who died in 2013 as the serial killer responsible for the deaths of three women in the late 1980s. Harry Edward Greenwell was identified as [Read More…]
Wind Advisory issued April 05 at 2:32PM MDT until April 05 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS
…WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING… …HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM WEDNESDAY TO 1 AM CDT THURSDAY… …HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH THURSDAY [Read More…]
High Wind Warning issued April 05 at 2:32PM MDT until April 07 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS
…WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING… …HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM WEDNESDAY TO 1 AM CDT THURSDAY… …HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH THURSDAY [Read More…]
High Wind Watch issued April 05 at 2:32PM MDT until April 07 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS
…WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING… …HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM WEDNESDAY TO 1 AM CDT THURSDAY… …HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH THURSDAY [Read More…]
Red Flag Warning issued April 05 at 2:25PM MDT until April 05 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS
…RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR SOUTH CENTRAL SOUTH DAKOTA AND NORTHEASTERN NEBRASKA… * AFFECTED AREA…In Nebraska…Fire weather zone 013 Dixon.In South [Read More…]
James Gunn previews ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ ride at Disney’s EPCOT; Hangs with Francis Ford Coppola
Randy Holmes via Getty Images After teasing fans, James Gunn, the writer-director of the Guardians of the Galaxy films, has released a sneak peek of the upcoming, second GOTG-themed ride bound for Disney Parks. “Can’t wait for you to experience what [Read More…]
Russia-Ukraine live updates: ‘Women were raped and killed in front of their children’
Maxym Marusenko/NurPhoto via Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Russian forces are continuing to have a tough time pushing through Ukraine due to Ukrainians, led by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and backed by weapons and military equipment [Read More…]
Station Spotlight: WCSM 96.7 FM
Brownfield partner station WCSM in Celina, Ohio is in the spotlight today. You can listen to this Adult Contemporary station at 96.7 FM. Visit the website and follow them on Twitter and Facebook. How long [Read More…]
House Ag Committee considers farm bill energy programs
The House Ag Committee continues to review 2018 Farm Bill programs to prepare for next farm bill. Chairman David Scott outlined the need for mandatory spending in Energy Title programs during a hearing this morning. [Read More…]
Production costs are outweighing higher commodity prices
Western Indiana farmer Kevin Cox says production costs are eating into higher commodity prices as the season begins. “We’re experiencing great prices, but input costs are so high,” he says. “Last year anhydrous was $575 [Read More…]
Caffeine consumption, preferred sources vary by age
Preferred caffeine sources and reasons for consuming caffeine vary by age, according to a recent survey by the International Food Information Council. Healthy Living: Click here for more information. …
NPPC CEO discusses priorities
The CEO of the National Pork Producers Council says working collaboratively across the pork industry and beyond is top of mind. Bryan Humphreys tells Brownfield its “to ensure that we are doing the best [Read More…]
Precious: Oscar-winning ‘Lord of the Rings’ director Peter Jackson makes ‘Forbes’ billionaires list
Richard Bord/Getty Images Forbes just released its annual billionaires list, and among the moguls, heirs, and assorted entrepreneurial geniuses one might expect to see on the ranking — like this year’s chart-topper, Elon Musk — is one [Read More…]
Ivanka Trump to meet with House committee probing Jan. 6 attack
Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Ivanka Trump, the eldest daughter and former senior adviser to former President Donald Trump, will meet today with the House Jan. 6 committee investigating the Capitol attack, sources tell ABC [Read More…]
South Dakota wheat grower on input costs: ‘Hopefully the good Lord helps you out in the end’
South Dakota farmer Doug Simmons is pinching pennies to compensate for fertilizer costs that have doubled, and in some cases, tripled. “Along with the price, there is some question of availability on some of our [Read More…]
Stronger biosecurity urged as HPAI risks are far from over
While the migratory season for birds has slowed down, the risk of highly pathogenic avian influenza is far from over. Missouri Director of Agriculture Chris Chinn says it’s going to be here until the end [Read More…]
Indiana families receive Hoosier Homestead awards
Nearly 70 farm families were recognized for their commitment to agriculture during the Hoosier Homestead Award Ceremony on Friday. Indiana State Department of Agriculture Director Bruce Kettler says it’s an honor to recognize the farm [Read More…]