Month: August 2022
ABC National News
1st Capitol rioter to stand trial gets 7 years, the longest sentence for a Jan. 6 defendant so far
Jason Marz/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — A federal judge on Monday sentenced the first Capitol rioter convicted at trial to 87 months, or just over seven years in prison — the longest term of incarceration thus [Read More…]
ABC World News
Shark native to the Arctic found thousands of miles south in the Caribbean
Devanshi Kasana/Florida International University (NEW YORK) — Puzzled scientists are trying to figure out what a giant shark native to the Arctic was doing in considerably warmer waters thousands of miles south of its frigid [Read More…]
ABC World News
Russia-Ukraine live updates: Russian troops on the move, anticipating counterattack
Leon Klein/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Russian President Vladimir Putin’s “special military operation” into neighboring Ukraine began on Feb. 24, with Russian forces invading from Belarus, to the north, and Russia, to [Read More…]
ABC World News
New Zealand fully reopens borders for first time since COVID pandemic
omersukrugoksu/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — New Zealand has fully reopened its borders for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic hit, making it the final Western country to do so. The reopening, which went into [Read More…]
ABC World News
South Korean companies move to greener and affordable metaverse office spaces
ABC News (SEOUL, South Korea) — A unicorn start-up company based in South Korea is offering office spaces for rent for companies wanting to go completely paperless and relocate to a more sustainable and affordable [Read More…]
ABC World News
Relatives receive remains of loved ones who died in migrant tragedy
ABC News (NEW YORK) — Three members of the Olivares family left their homes in Veracruz, Mexico, for a better life in America. Instead of finding the employment they hoped would lead to a better future, [Read More…]
Ag News
An educator says if you don’t need it, don’t spray it
Michigan State educator emeritus Ned Birkey says he’s heard some bad advice lately, including adding insecticides to the sprayer tank without verifying an insect problem. Birkey says a good agronomist can answer every farmer’s question [Read More…]
Ag News
Elder care management for farm families
We often don’t know what resources we need until we need them for our elders, says Amie Merz, an EAP Consultant with Personal Assistance Services and Farm Family Wellness account manager. In this episode, she [Read More…]
Ag News
Higher quality food at food banks makes a difference
With rising food prices, more and more families are relying on food bank networks to supplement their families. John Elliott, president and CEO of Indianapolis-based Gleaners Food Bank says food banks are becoming more focused [Read More…]
Ag News
Missouri Soybean’s First Policy Coordinator
Liz Henderson is the Missouri Soybean Association’s first Policy Coordinator. In the newly created role, Henderson will work to enhance leadership, influence and overall industry relations. She says she looks forward to getting to know [Read More…]
Ag News
Dryness a growing concern in Iowa
The latest weekly crop update for Iowa indicates concerns about dryness are increasing. The USDA says nearly half the state’s topsoil and subsoil moisture is considered short to very short. Crop conditions reflect the weather [Read More…]
Weather
Heat Advisory issued August 02 at 2:25AM MDT until August 02 at 7:00PM MDT by NWS
…HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING… * WHAT…Heat index values of 100 to 105 are expected. The hottest readings should be near the Missouri River into northwest [Read More…]
Weather
Flood Warning issued August 01 at 7:15AM MDT until August 06 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS
…The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in South Dakota… James River near Mitchell affecting Davison and Hanson Counties. …The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in South Dakota… James River [Read More…]
Latest News
Winning lottery jackpot is lucky for some, tragic for others
Dave and Erica Harrig stayed true to their values when they won a lottery jackpot of more than $61 million in 2013. It made all the difference. The couple from Gretna, Nebraska, a community on [Read More…]
Latest News
South Dakota AG clears Rapid City officer in May shooting
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — An investigation found that a Rapid City police officer was justified in shooting at a woman seven times as she backed her car into a police squad car during a [Read More…]
ABC Sports News
Bill Russell, NBA star and civil rights pioneer, dies at 88
BOSTON (AP) — Bill Russell redefined how basketball is played, and then he changed the way sports are viewed in a racially divided country. The most prolific winner in NBA history, Russell marched with Martin [Read More…]
ABC Sports News
Browns QB Deshaun Watson suspended for 6 games
Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson was suspended for six games Monday for violating the NFL’s personal conduct policy following accusations of sexual misconduct made against him by two dozen women in Texas, two people familiar [Read More…]