Month: January 2023
Teacher shot by 6-year-old says school was warned four times, announces lawsuit
Jay Paul/Getty Images (NEWPORT NEWS, Va.) — Abigail Zwerner, the teacher who was shot by a student in a classroom in Newport News, Virginia, earlier this month intends to file a lawsuit against the school [Read More…]
After Oscar noms, searches soar for ‘The Banshees of Inisherin’
Searchlight Pictures/20th Century Studios The film was already on the awards track before its three Golden Globe wins, but The Banshees of Inisherin‘s nine Oscar nominations apparently finally got the internet’s curiosity. According to Google [Read More…]
Western Kansas farmer says recent snow might be enough to save his wheat crop
A Southwest Kansas farmer is hoping a recent snowstorm will revive his winter wheat crop before it suffers from winterkill. Gary Millershaski tells Brownfield his fields received 5-10 inches of snow over the weekend, which [Read More…]
Pillen proposes massive property tax plan during state of state address
Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen has proposed more than $7 billion of property tax relief for residents and agriculture producers. In his state of the state address on Wednesday, he says property taxes are burdensome and [Read More…]
Biodiesel, renewable diesel return value to farmers facing rising costs
A growing biodiesel and renewable diesel industry adds value to soybean oil, ultimately benefiting the farmers raising the crop. Dave Walton raises soybeans, corn, alfalfa, and mixed hay and pastures in Wilton, Iowa. “It brings [Read More…]
The Renewable Fuel Standard comment period deadline is approaching
Clean Fuels Alliance America is encouraging its members to submit comments on the Environmental Protection Agency’s proposed Renewable Fuel Standard volumes by the Feb. 10 deadline. Clean Fuels Vice President of Federal Affairs Kurt Kovarik [Read More…]
“Rare” Winter storminess winds its way across much of the eastern through southern Corn Belt
Across the Corn Belt, a band of wet snow stretching from Missouri to Ohio and southern Michigan is causing local travel disruptions. From the Ohio River southward, rain is falling. Meanwhile, mostly dry but windy [Read More…]
School board to decide fate of superintendent after 6-year-old shoots teacher in classroom
Jay Paul/Getty Images (NEWPORT NEWS, Va.) — A Virginia public school system is set to decide the fate of its superintendent on Wednesday evening, after police say a 6-year-old student brought a gun into the [Read More…]
How financial savings trend ‘credit card fast’ helped one woman buy a home
Lisa Samalonis (NEW YORK) — Credit card debt is often easy to pile on, but hard to pay off. For Lisa Samalonis, smart credit card saving was the key to rebuilding her life after divorce. [Read More…]
Hurts, Jefferson, Mahomes among AP NFL MVP finalists
Jalen Hurts, Justin Jefferson and Patrick Mahomes are finalists for The Associated Press 2022 NFL Most Valuable Player and Offensive Player of the Year awards. The winners will be announced at NFL Honors on Feb. [Read More…]
Scott Rolen elected to Baseball Hall of Fame
NEW YORK (AP) — Scott Rolen sat with his son in the parking lot outside Indiana’s Bloomington South High School in 2018, waiting to coach grade schoolers in basketball and listening on the radio for [Read More…]
Paris Hilton welcomes first child with husband Carter Reum
Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic Paris Hilton is a mom. The 41-year-old entrepreneur and her husband, Carter Reum, also 41, recently welcomed their first child together. Taking to Instagram to share the exciting news, Paris shared an adorable close-up [Read More…]
Riley Keough remembers her “beautiful mama” Lisa Marie Presley with recent photo
Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images Riley Keough shared a tribute to her late mother Lisa Marie Presley on Tuesday, nearly two weeks after her sudden death. “I feel blessed to have a photo of the last [Read More…]
In Brief: ‘Elvis’ headed back to theaters following Oscar noms, and more
The Walking Dead’s Michael Cudlitz will play a new version of Lex Luthor in season 3 of the of CW’s Superman & Lois. Cudlitz confirmed the news, first reported by Entertainment Weekly, on Twitter, writing, [Read More…]
Chrissy Teigen shares first photos of daughter Esti
Chrissy Teigen and John Legend arrive to the 74th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards held at the Microsoft Theater on September 12, 2022. — (Photo by: Trae Patton/NBC) Chrissy Teigen is giving fans a first look [Read More…]
A cold wave pattern to settle into much of the Heartland; an active pattern, as well
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of below-normal temperatures along and northwest of a line from central Texas to western New York, while warmer-than-normal weather will be confined to the [Read More…]
South Dakota bill would require reporting of student crimes
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — A South Dakota Senate committee advanced a proposal Tuesday that requires law enforcement to tell schools when students threaten violence and violate drug and alcohol policies. The bill, which came about [Read More…]
South Dakota House passes $200M for housing infrastructure
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — The South Dakota House passed a $200 million fund for housing infrastructure projects, pushing the funding package over its final hurdle in the Legislature after a right-wing group of Republicans sought [Read More…]
Russia-Ukraine live updates: Germany to send tanks to Ukraine
SAMEER AL-DOUMY/AFP via Getty Images (NEW YORK) — More than 10 months after Russian President Vladimir Putin launched an invasion into neighboring Ukraine, the two countries are engaged in a struggle for control of areas [Read More…]
4.2-magnitude earthquake strikes near Malibu, California, early Wednesday
Gary S Chapman/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — A 4.2-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Malibu, California, at about 2 a.m. on Wednesday, U.S. Geological Survey officials said. Good morning Southern California! Did you feel [Read More…]
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