Month: July 2023
Pork producers say even with Prop 12 grace period, impact is uncertain
Some pork producers say there are still too many unanswered questions about the impact of California’s Proposition 12 law. Nebraska Pork Producers Association President Mark Wright says consumer demand is a major unknown. “Will that [Read More…]
2023 South Dakota Amateur Baseball Hall of Fame Class Announced
Five former standouts have been chosen as the 2023 induction class for the South Dakota Amateur Baseball Hall of Fame. The honorees include Orville Harmdierks of Wessington Springs, Nick Ernster of Emery, Ron Miller of [Read More…]
US military emails sent to Mali because of common typo
Carol Yepes/Getty Images (LONDON) — A small spelling error has resulted in thousands of emails intended for the U.S. military being sent instead to Mali, an issue that Pentagon officials said they’ve taken steps to [Read More…]
Deadly Western South Dakota Motorcycle Crash Claims 21-year-old
The South Dakota Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal two-vehicle crash in Lawrence County. The incident involved a 2019 Indian motorcycle traveling north on US 385 near Lead, S.D. The 21-year-old motorcycle driver, who was [Read More…]
Sioux Falls Police Find Unconscious Suspect in Trunk
During a traffic stop in central Sioux Falls on Wednesday afternoon, police discovered a suspect who was wanted for separate cases. The initial incident involved an assault in the 500 block of N. Weber Ave., [Read More…]
Madison Man Sentenced to 25 Years in Prison for Rape of a Six-Year-Old Boy
Declan Nelson, a 20-year-old man from Madison, South Dakota, has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for the first-degree rape of a six-year-old boy. He confessed to committing the crime in a Madison park [Read More…]
EF3 tornado rips through North Carolina amid extreme weather nationwide
File photo. (Chad Cowan/Getty Images) (NEW YORK) — A powerful tornado ripped through central North Carolina for more than a dozen miles on Wednesday, destroying homes and injuring residents, according to officials. The National Weather [Read More…]
Searches for “Barbie-fying” your wardrobe go through the roof before movie’s debut
Warner Bros. Pictures Apparently, a lot of people out there are thinking pink. The hashtag #barbieoutfits has surpassed 246 million views on TikTok. The online retailer Boohoo says Pinterest searches for “Barbie outfits” have increased by 614% [Read More…]
In Brief: NBC’s strike-protected programming plans, ‘Only Murders’ peek, and more
The SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes have put a major crimp in the major networks’ fall schedule plans, with ABC and CBS leaning on reality shows — and the latter also calling up content like Yellowstone [Read More…]
Mexico continues to amend proposed GM corn ban
Mexico continues to adjust rules in its proposed ban of genetically modified corn despite an ongoing dispute settlement between members of the US, Mexico, Canada Agreement. Collin Waters, director of exports and logistics with IL [Read More…]
A smart buy for consumers
If consumers are looking for a protein that packs a nutritious punch and is budget friendly – pork is a great option. Steve Martin with Alliance for the Future of Agriculture in Nebraska says there [Read More…]
Vikings rookie WR Jordan Addison cited for 140 mph driving in 55 zone by state patrol
Minnesota Vikings first-round draft pick Jordan Addison was cited early Thursday for speeding and reckless driving, after a state trooper clocked him at 140 mph in his sports car in a 55 mph zone. The Minnesota State [Read More…]
Kepler scores the go-ahead run on a passed ball in the Twins’ 6-3 win over the Mariners
SEATTLE (AP) — Max Kepler scored the go-ahead run on a passed ball in the eighth inning and Minnesota pitchers struck out 14 in the Twins’ 6-3 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Wednesday night. [Read More…]
Avera Announces Interim President and CEO
Avera announces Julie Lautt will serve as the Interim President and CEO of Avera Health, while the search for the new President and CEO continues. Lautt will take this role effective Aug. 5. She is [Read More…]
Wildfires rage amid heat wave in Greece, prompting evacuations and call for European support
Milos Bicanski/Getty Images (LONDON) — As wildfires swept through the forests of Rhodes on Wednesday, Greek officials warned people in three nearby villages that they should begin to evacuate. The blaze began Tuesday on the [Read More…]
Six dead as Kenya rocked by nationwide anti-government protests over gas tax, Amnesty says
Luis Tato/AFP via Getty Images (LONDON) — Kenya is bracing for days of anti-government protests led by the government’s political opposition over a contentious new finance bill and the rising cost of living At least [Read More…]
‘Stay indoors’: Escaped wild animal on the loose in Berlin prompts urgent citywide search
Alexander Nolting / EyeEm/Getty Images (LONDON) — A suspected lion is loose in Berlin, prompting authorities in Germany to send emergency alerts to thousands of people in Berlin warning them to stay indoors. The message [Read More…]
Texas Department of Public Safety speaks out on migrant abuse allegations
Suzanne Cordeiro/AFP via Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Texas authorities are doubling down and pushing back on disturbing allegations of migrant abuse along the United States-Mexico border. A spokesperson for the Texas Department of Public [Read More…]
Delta passengers fall sick while waiting on Vegas tarmac in triple-digit temperatures
DuKai photographer/Getty Images (LAS VEGAS) — At least one Delta passenger was taken to the hospital for heat-related illness after the plane sat on the tarmac for hours on Monday in Las Vegas, where temperatures [Read More…]
Grand jury probing efforts to overturn 2020 election will speak with at least one more witness: Sources
Creativeye99/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — At least one witness is expected to appear Thursday before the grand jury in Washington, D.C., investigating former President Donald Trump’s efforts to overturn the 2020 election, sources tell ABC News. [Read More…]
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