Month: January 2023
Mitchell School Board approves base bid on new High School project
The Mitchell School Board voted 4-1 Tuesday to accept the base bid of $45,618,901. Board members Britni Flood, Deb Olson, Shawn Ruml and Matt Christiansen voted yes, Terry Aslesen voted no. The base bid includes [Read More…]
Coyotes in Idaho chasing skiers, 1 woman bitten: Officials
Stu Smith/500px/Getty Images (SANDPOINT, Idaho) — Idaho Fish and Game officials are hunting for answers about why coyotes have been chasing skiers at a resort, even biting one person. Officials received reports this month that coyotes [Read More…]
Timeline: String of suspicious incidents under investigation at Dallas Zoo
Dallas Zoo (DALLAS) — Missing monkeys. Damaged enclosures. An “unusual” death. The Dallas Zoo has been struck by a string of suspicious incidents in recent weeks that are under criminal investigation. Here’s a look at what’s [Read More…]
Missing pair of monkeys from Dallas Zoo have been found: Officials
Dallas police released an image of a person they are looking to interview in relation to two missing tamarin monkeys from the Dallas Zoo. – Dallas Police Department (DALLAS) — Authorities in Dallas are asking for [Read More…]
Former Ferguson police chief reflects on police reform following Tyre Nichols killing
ABC News (APEX, N.C.) — Following the death of Tyre Nichols after his encounter with Memphis police officers, law enforcement officials across the country have been reflecting on how officers’ tactics and policies can be [Read More…]
US accuses Russia of violating key nuclear treaty
Bai Xueqi/Xinhua via Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — The State Department has informed Congress that Russia is no longer meeting obligations set by the only nuclear arms control pact shared by two powers, putting a rare [Read More…]
Promised green cards, catfishing, threats: How George Santos’ ex-boyfriends say they were left feeling trapped, manipulated
Alex Wong/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — As Rep. George Santos continues to face mounting scrutiny over fabricating large swaths of his biography, multiple men have described to ABC News past relationships with the New York congressman [Read More…]
Hulu orders revival of ‘King of the Hill’
L-R: Greg Daniels (photo: Jon Kopaloff), Mike Judge (Sarah Coulter), Saladin Patterson (20th Television/Frank Micelotta) Hulu announced Tuesday that it’s ordered a revival of the Emmy-winning animated show King of the Hill. Creator Mike Judge, [Read More…]
“Thank you, Cindy”: Hollywood remembers ‘Laverne & Shirley’ star Cindy Williams
Brian Gove/Getty Images Friends and famous fans are sharing their memories of Laverne & Shirley star Cindy Williams, who died at 75 last Wednesday. Ron Howard wrote, “#CindyWilliams Her unpretentious intelligence, talent, wit & humanity [Read More…]
Involuntary manslaughter charges formally filed against Alec Baldwin in ‘Rust’ shooting
Mike Coppola/Getty Images for 2022 Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Ripple of Hope Gala Involuntary manslaughter charges were formally filed Tuesday against actor Alec Baldwin over the fatal shooting on the New Mexico set of [Read More…]
‘Stranger Things’ leads Nickelodeon’s 2023 Kids’ Choice Award nominations; Jenna Ortega, Letitia Wright first-time nominees
Netflix On Tuesday, Nickelodeon revealed the nominees for the 2023 Kids’ Choice Awards. Digital superstar Charli D’Amelio, and co-host of CBS Mornings and CBS sports analyst Nate Burleson will host the show airing live on [Read More…]
Live cattle mixed, feeders up ahead of inventory report
Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle were mixed and feeders were higher ahead of the week’s direct business and Tuesday’s semi-annual USDA Cattle Inventory report. The U.S. inventory at the start of 2023 was down 3% [Read More…]
USTR announces new actions seeking Canadian dairy market access
The U.S. is again trying to make Canada live up to the dairy guidelines in the USMCA trade agreement. U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai announced Tuesday that a second dispute panel has been established regarding [Read More…]
Soybeans, corn consolidate as wheat gains
Soybeans were mixed on bull spreading, supporting nearby contracts, and pressuring deferred months. Soybeans consolidated after Monday’s gains, continuing to monitor weather in South America. Forecasts for Argentina remain mostly dry over the next two [Read More…]
Cattle producers remain committed to conservation
When done correctly grazing increases native grass environments, improves soil quality, and sequesters carbon. Ethan Lane, vice president of government affairs, with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association tells Brownfield members want to ensure grazing remains part [Read More…]
Pork market faces headwinds in ‘23
An ag economist says pork had a strong year in 2022, but challenges are ahead. “The last eight weeks or so we have seen consumer level demand stay pretty steady,” said Dr. Steve Meyer with [Read More…]
Blinken meets with Abbas amid heightened Palestinian tensions with Israel
Palestinian Presidency/ Handout/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images (RAMALLAH, West Bank) — Wrapping up a visit to the Middle East amid cascading violence between Israelis and Palestinians, Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Tuesday announced that [Read More…]
Manhunt underway for Oregon man accused of torturing woman: Police
Grants Pass Police Department (GRANTS PASS, Ore.) — A manhunt is underway in Oregon for a man accused of torturing a woman who authorities believe uses dating apps to find victims or people to help [Read More…]
FBI searched Biden’s former office last year after his lawyers found classified documents: Sources
Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — The FBI searched the Penn Biden Center in November soon after President Joe Biden’s lawyers reported finding classified documents at a former office he used there, according to three [Read More…]
Biden touts infrastructure improvements in New York City
Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — President Joe Biden hit the road again Tuesday as part of a multi-day pitch to Americans on the benefits of the bipartisan infrastructure law passed last year, stopping [Read More…]