Month: February 2024
Ag News
Federal court vacates dicamba registration
A federal court in Arizona has vacated the Environmental Protection Agency’s registrations of dicamba-based weedkillers from 2020, halting its use. The judge ruled that the EPA did not follow the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide [Read More…]
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Twins finalize Carlos Santana contract, sign Jay Jackson for more bullpen depth
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Twins finalized their $5.25 million, one-year contract with first baseman Carlos Santana and added to their bullpen Wednesday by signing right-hander Jay Jackson and claiming right-hander Zack Weiss off waivers. [Read More…]
ABC Sports News
Tiger Woods makes it official: His 2024 debut will come next week at Riviera
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Tiger Woods confirmed Wednesday he will make his first PGA Tour start since the Masters at the Genesis Invitational next week at Riviera, a tournament he hosts. Woods posted on social media that [Read More…]
Latest News
Debate Ensues Over County Taking Over Stretch of 214th St Due to Increased Traffic from New Interstate Exit
A recent surge in traffic along 214th Street, particularly due to the new Exit 130 connecting to 20th Street South off Interstate 29, has prompted discussions within Brookings County Commission regarding the potential transfer of [Read More…]
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Funeral Details Revised for Fallen Moody County Chief Deputy Sheriff Kenneth Prorok
Funeral arrangements for Kenneth Prorok, the Moody County Chief Deputy Sheriff who tragically passed away while on duty, have been updated. The service will now be held at Dakota State Fieldhouse in Madison on Thursday, [Read More…]
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Bill to open puberty blockers to trans kids with parental approval fails in committee
John Hult, South Dakota Searchlight An effort to open up certain kinds of medical care for transgender youth whose parents consent to the treatment failed in a state Senate committee on Wednesday morning. Parents of [Read More…]
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Statement of opposition to abortion-rights ballot measure passes legislative committee
Makenzie Huber/South Dakota Searchlight PIERRE — Republican lawmakers declared their opposition Wednesday to a potential November ballot question that would reinstate abortion rights. Rep. Gary Cammack, R-Union Center, introduced a resolution raising concerns about the ballot measure, [Read More…]
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Two people died late this morning in a two-vehicle crash in McCook County
McCook County, S.D.- Two people died late this morning in a two-vehicle crash in McCook County. The names of the persons involved have not been released pending notification of family members. Preliminary crash information indicates the driver of a 1991 [Read More…]
ABC World News
A Category 6 hurricane? Stronger storms spark debate among experts to adjust Saffir-Simpson scale
Matias J. Ocner/Miami Herald/Tribune News Service via Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Hurricane experts are debating adding a Category 6 on the current scale to highlight the increasing possibility of stronger storms as ocean waters continue [Read More…]
ABC World News
US airstrike in Baghdad kills militia leader behind attacks on US forces
Celal Gunes/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — The U.S. carried out an airstrike in Baghdad on Wednesday targeting a senior leader of an Iranian-backed militia in Iraq responsible for attacks on U.S. forces in the [Read More…]
ABC World News
Israel-Gaza live updates: Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu rejects hostage deal proposal, freed hostages react
Luis Diaz Devesa/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — More than 100 days since Hamas terrorists invaded Israel on Oct. 7, the Israeli military continues its bombardment of the neighboring Gaza Strip. The conflict, now the deadliest [Read More…]
ABC World News
Tucker Carlson to interview Vladimir Putin
Eva Marie Uzcategui/Bloomberg via Getty Images (MOSCOW) — Tucker Carlson, the former Fox News anchor and right-wing media personality, has recorded an interview with Russian President Vladimir Putin, according to the Kremlin and Carlson. The interview, [Read More…]
ABC World News
Trapped pod of orcas off Japan appears to have escaped sea ice
File photo. (Vladimir Seliverstov / 500px/Getty Images) (NEW YORK) — A pod of orcas that appeared to be trapped by drift sea ice off Japan’s main northern island of Hokkaido has seemingly escaped the icy [Read More…]
ABC National News
Trump civil fraud trial: NY AG says Weisselberg plea should not affect case
ftwitty/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Former President Donald Trump is on trial in New York in a $370 million civil lawsuit that could alter the personal fortune and real estate empire that helped propel Trump [Read More…]
ABC National News
New Hawaii bill would ban foreigners from buying land on the Islands
Mengshin Lin for The Washington Post via Getty Images (HONOLULU) — A new bill in Hawaii aims to ban foreigners from purchasing land in the Aloha State. State Sen. Brenton Awa, who introduced the bill, says [Read More…]
ABC National News
E. Jean Carroll defamation case: Judge denies Trump’s motion for mistrial
Former President Donald Trump speaks at his caucus night event at the Iowa Events Center, Jan. 15, 2024 in Des Moines, Iowa. (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) (NEW YORK) — Former President Donald Trump is on trial [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
Taylor Swift accidentally resurrects ‘Dead Poets Society’
Francois Duhamel/Sygma via Getty Images (A previous version of this story published on February 7 referred to Joe Alwyn’s What’s App group as “The Tortured Poets Department.” It’s actually “The Tortured Man Club.” Further, Taylor [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
Max stays ‘On the Roam’ with Jason Momoa for season 2
Max It seems if one goes on a road trip with Jason Momoa, you don’t want the ride to end. Such is the case with Max, which just announced a second season for the Aquaman [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
Search data shows interest in ‘Barbie’ merch towers over all competition, including ‘Star Wars’
Warner Bros. Pictures Star Wars, a franchise once nearly synonymous with merchandise, has taken a back seat to Barbie. According to online search data compiled by the clothing brand Chummy Tees, Barbie merchandise has become [Read More…]
Ag News
Broiler hatchery numbers diverge
Broiler hatchery numbers were mixed for the second week in a row. The USDA says 239.583 million eggs were placed into incubators last week, slightly below both the previous week and a year ago, implying [Read More…]
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