Year: 2022
Xander Bogaerts, Padres finalize $280 million, 11-year deal
SAN DIEGO (AP) — It didn’t take long for Xander Bogaerts to be asked whether he expected to be the San Diego Padres’ full-time shortstop even though the team already has two stalwarts at the [Read More…]
Federal data: Kansas oil spill biggest in Keystone history
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — A ruptured pipe dumped enough oil this week into a northeastern Kansas creek to nearly fill an Olympic-sized swimming pool, becoming the largest onshore crude pipeline spill in nine years and [Read More…]
Helping cattle producers manage risk
The Livestock Risk Protection program helps livestock producers reduce the downside risk on their farms. In this Managing for Profit, University of Missouri livestock economist Scott Brown talks about what producers need to know about [Read More…]
The thrill of going on an out-of-state hunting trip
Travel hunting is growing in popularity as hunters across the country seek new opportunities in other states. Pennsylvania hunter Clint Campbell, host of the Truth from the Stand Deer Hunting Podcast, goes on several out [Read More…]
Cast is set for ‘Mean Girls’ movie musical
CBS via Getty Images The Broadway musical adaptation of the 2004 hit Mean Girls is being adapted into a movie musical, and its main cast is now set. The Hollywood Reporter notes that Angourie Rice [Read More…]
Terrence Howard reiterates plans to retire: “This is the end for me”
Unique Nicole/WireImage Terrence Howard‘s starring role in The Best Man: The Final Chapters may possibly be his last hurrah in Hollywood. During a red carpet event for the upcoming Peacock series, he told Entertainment Tonight that the show marks [Read More…]
Renewal season at 40 Square
Amanda Beavens with 40 Square, a healthcare cooperative for farmers and agribusinesses in Minnesota, says renewal season is winding down. But she tells Brownfield new members can still join anytime and says the co-op offers [Read More…]
Employees of Kentucky candle factory destroyed by deadly tornado file new lawsuit
Heather Paul/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — The owner of a Kentucky candle factory that was destroyed in a deadly tornado last year is facing another lawsuit from workers alleging they were threatened with termination if [Read More…]
How companies are making single-use period products more sustainable
Isabel Pavia/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Every year, an estimated 45 billion menstrual products are used around the world, with each person who menstruates generating more than 400 pounds of waste in their lifetime, according [Read More…]
Officer who knelt on George Floyd’s back sentenced
Stephen Maturen/GETTY IMAGES (NEW YORK) — J. Alexander Kueng, a former Minneapolis police officer who knelt on George Floyd’s back during the fatal May 2020 arrest, was sentenced to 3 1/2 years in prison Friday. [Read More…]
“It’s wild!”: Joshua Bassett talks starring in ‘Night at the Museum: Kahmunrah Rises Again’
Courtesy Disney+ Joshua Bassett says it’s “wild” he’s bringing the world of Night at the Museum to kids who are as young as he was when he first saw the movies in theaters. Night at the Museum, starring Ben Stiller, premiered [Read More…]
After being flamed, Jennifer Lawrence walks back her comments on being the “first” female action movie star
Lionsgate/Murray Close After catching fire online from thousands of movie fans, Hunger Games star Jennifer Lawrence has walked back comments she made about fronting action movies as a woman. “I remember when I was doing [Read More…]
Al Roker home from hospital following second blood clot scare
NBC/Helen Healey Al Roker is now recovering at home following his second hospitalization for blood clots in recent months. The beloved weatherman and Today personality was feted by his co-hosts Friday morning, who gave viewers [Read More…]
Soybeans, corn mixed after WASDE numbers
Soybeans were mixed on bear spreading, pressuring nearby contracts while supporting deferred months, but ended the week with strong gains. The USDA left U.S. ending stocks and South American production estimates unchanged with November. The [Read More…]
NCBA calls for enhanced LRP in next farm bill
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association wants to see enhanced risk management tools in the next farm bill. NCBA president Don Schiefelbein says Livestock Risk Protection is a priority in the 2023 Farm Bill. “We have [Read More…]
Cheese and butter price increases supporting more milk production
The USDA expects milk production to remain unchanged for the rest of this year and increase in 2023 because of higher output-per-cow and more cows. In its December supply and demand report, USDA increased butter [Read More…]
Brittney Griner live updates: Video shows Griner’s wife learning she’s on her way home
EVGENIA NOVOZHENINA/POOL/AFP via Getty Images (NEW YORK) — The U.S. has swapped WNBA star Brittney Griner for convicted Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout, according to a senior U.S. official. The basketball star was taken into [Read More…]
City of Mitchell issues a reminder regarding snow and ice removal from sidewalks
As the beginning of winter is upon us, the City of Mitchell Code Enforcement would like to remind everyone of the ordinances on snow and ice removal. Everyone should have safe access to our sidewalks [Read More…]
Buffalo supermarket shooter’s fate to be decided next year
Marilyn Nieves/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — The Justice Department won’t decide until 2023 whether to seek the death penalty for Buffalo supermarket shooter Payton Gendron, but Gendron’s lawyer reiterated Friday that he’s willing to plead guilty [Read More…]
Oil spill in rural Kansas creek shuts down Keystone pipeline system
Lucas Oleniuk/Toronto Star via Getty Images (NEW YORK) — The Keystone pipeline system was shut down by operator TC Energy after an oil spill released an estimated 14,000 barrels into a creek in Washington County, [Read More…]