Month: December 2023

Scott Olson/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Iowa’s first-in-the-nation caucuses are six weeks away as of Monday, with former President Donald Trump maintaining a hefty lead in Republican primary polls while Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and former [Read More…]

‘Nearly out of time’: White House issues dire warning to Congress about stalled Ukraine aid

Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images, FILE (WASHINGTON) — The White House on Monday issued a dire warning about the urgent need to approve aid to Ukraine in its war with Russia, saying failure to act quickly will [Read More…]

Supreme Court wrestles with Purdue Pharma settlement and legal shield for Sackler family

Devin Dwyer/ABC News (WASHINGTON) — A historic multibillion-do7llar settlement with OxyContin-maker Purdue Pharma hung in the balance at the Supreme Court on Monday as victims of the nation’s opioid epidemic urged the justices to approve [Read More…]

US considering ‘appropriate action’ in response to Houthi missile attacks in Red Sea

Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan on Monday said the U.S. is consulting with allies on “appropriate action” in response to the latest Houthi drone and missile attacks in [Read More…]

Gas Prices in South Dakota Dip, National Average Remains Steady Amid OPEC+ Volatility

Gasoline prices in South Dakota have decreased by 5 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.05/gallon. This is 25 cents lower than a month ago and 15 cents lower than a year ago. [Read More…]

Johnson requests field hearings on tribal law enforcement

South Dakota Searchlight – U.S. Rep. Dusty Johnson, R-South Dakota, is asking a congressional subcommittee to conduct field hearings about the lack of adequate law enforcement on Native American reservations. Johnson made the request Monday in [Read More…]

‘Barbie’ to the Max on December 15

Warner Bros. Pictures Max subscribers, get ready to feel the Kenergy: The streaming service announced that the biggest movie of 2023, Barbie, will debut on December 15. The Margot Robbie/Ryan Gosling blockbuster has been available [Read More…]

Concern conservation funding will be “repurposed” during farm bill negotiations

There’s concern money earmarked for conservation could get redirected during farm bill negotiations. Andrew Lentz with the Environmental Defense Fund says the Inflation Reduction Act provides USDA with nearly $20 billion to support conservation programs, [Read More…]

Yields surprise in dry sections of Corn Belt

Many farmers in dry parts of the Corn Belt were pleasantly surprised by yields this fall. Brevant Seeds retail product agronomist Caleb Quinlan says the performance speaks to genetic gains over the past decade. “We [Read More…]

Next farm bill should address agricultural barriers, ABA says

A leader with the American Bankers Association says Congress needs to remove some barriers for producers in the next farm bill. Ed Elfmann, senior vice president of agricultural and rural banking policy, says there are [Read More…]

Farm-to-school movement gaining speed in Minnesota

The farm-to-school food movement keeps gaining speed in Minnesota. Kate Seybold with the Minnesota Department of Agriculture says school districts turned to locally produced foods during the pandemic. “A lot of the products that they [Read More…]

Agoro Carbon Alliance discusses benefits of carbon marketplace

A carbon credit specialist says benefits of the marketplace will continue for years to come. Ashley Bruner with Agoro Carbon Alliance says carbon programs can boost an operation’s bottom line. “One of the really positive [Read More…]

Preseason South Dakota Girls Prep Media Basketball Poll

Teams are ranked by points received and first-place votes are in parentheses. Girls Class AA 1. O’Gorman (7) 51 2. Washington (4) 46 3. Jefferson (1) 44 4. Pierre (1) 23 5. Harrisburg 19 Receiving votes: Mitchell 9, Stevens 2, Roosevelt [Read More…]

Preseason South Dakota Boys Prep Media Basketball Poll

Teams are ranked by points received and first-place votes are in parentheses. Boys Class AA 1. Jefferson (3) 38 2. Roosevelt (4) 36 3. Harrisburg (3) 35 4. Mitchell (1) 29 5. O’Gorman (1) 19 Receiving votes: Lincoln (1) 18, Brandon [Read More…]

American woman killed in shark attack in the Bahamas

Oliver Helbig/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — An American woman has been killed by a shark while paddleboarding in the Bahamas, according to the Royal Bahamas Police Force. The woman was paddleboarding with a male relative [Read More…]

Sylvester Stallone celebrates inaugural ‘Rocky’ Day in Philadelphia

Gilbert Carrasquillo/Getty Images Sylvester Stallone stepped out Sunday in honor of his most iconic film: Rocky. As the city of Philadelphia marked Rocky Day on December 3, the 77-year-old actor attended the grand opening event [Read More…]

Kim Kardashian will reportedly star in “sexy” legal drama for her ‘American Horror Story’ producer Ryan Murphy

Kim and Emma Roberts in ‘AHS: Delicate’– FX/Eric Leibowitz If you’re keeping up with Kim Kardashian‘s filmography as an actress, Deadline says it’s about to grow again. According to the trade, Ryan Murphy, who cast [Read More…]

Ava DuVernay, Levar Burton and more honored at National Arts & Entertainment Journalism Awards

Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images On Sunday evening, December 3, the Los Angeles Press Club held its 16th annual National Arts & Entertainment Journalism Awards, and a handful of stars were also honored for their work outside the world of journalism. [Read More…]

Scorsese’s ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ coming to digital Tuesday

Apple TV+ Martin Scorsese‘s Apple Original Film, Killers of the Flower Moon, is coming to digital platforms on Tuesday, December 5. The acclaimed film was co-written by Scorsese stars Robert De Niro, Leonardo DiCaprio and [Read More…]

Fractional changes for cheese, butter production