Month: February 2024
In surprise ‘SNL’ appearance, Nikki Haley jokes about Trump and her Civil War slavery controversy
Joshua Boucher/The State/Tribune News Service via Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley made a surprise cameo during “Saturday Night Live”‘s cold open, mocking a fictional “Donald Trump,” played by cast member James [Read More…]
JD Vance says Congress ‘should have fought over’ competing electors before certifying 2020 race
ABC News (WASHINGTON) — Sen. JD Vance on Sunday defended Donald Trump as the former president faces a litany of legal issues amid his comeback campaign for the White House. In a contentious interview with ABC [Read More…]
Jeffries criticizes House Republicans for dismissing border deal before it’s released
ABC News (WASHINGTON) — House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries on Sunday criticized Republican colleagues who have come out against a pending bipartisan deal in the Senate to tie foreign military aid to an overhaul of immigration [Read More…]
Cattle producer eager to see final USDA rule on cattle traceability
A cattle producer from north-central South Dakota says he’s interested to see how USDA responds to the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s stance on cattle traceability. Craig Bieber tells Brownfield… “I think it’s better if producers [Read More…]
A closer look at easy-to-use new ag equipment technology
A tractor marketing segment lead with CASE-IH says hay and livestock producers need a tractor that can do many things and to do that, equipment needs an easy-to-use interface. “We all use our smart phones [Read More…]
Embracing new baler technology
A hay and forage market manager with John Deere says good baler automation takes the guess work out of putting up hay bales. “You get the right bale coming out at the right weight,” says [Read More…]
Cattle herd expansion a few years away
The senior beef cattle analyst for Rabo AgriFinance says he’s not expecting the U.S. cattle herd to expand anytime soon. “It might take until 2026 or 2027 to see some growth again.” Lance Zimmerman tells [Read More…]
A better-than-usual winter for northern SD
A cattle producer from north-central South Dakota says the better-than-usual winter weather has made working with cattle more pleasant this year. “The cows are doing really well and it’s a refreshing change of pace,” says [Read More…]
Dakota Wesleyan Win Battle of the Tigers, 79-70
Crete, Neb. – Dakota Wesleyan finished off the weekend in stellar fashion and they defeated the Doane Tigers in the second meeting of the “Battle of the Tigers,” 79-70. Jakob Dobney led offense with his 17 points [Read More…]
DWU Dominates Fourth Quarter to Pull Away from Doane 76-62
Crete, Neb. – Dakota Wesleyan pulled away in the fourth quarter in the second meeting of the ‘Battle of the Tigers’ to earn the 76-62 win over Doane and complete the season sweep. This marks 20 [Read More…]
Jacks Win Rivalry Game at USD
VERMILLION, S.D. – South Dakota State basketball overcame a tough first quarter to power past South Dakota Saturday evening, 70-55, as part of the Interstate Series presented by First Interstate Bank. The Jackrabbits improve to 17-5 [Read More…]
Social media threats to police could net a year in jail
PIERRE — Threatening a police officer on Facebook could land people in jail for up to a year under the terms of a bill that passed the state Senate on Thursday. That’s less time behind [Read More…]
Child care costs far outpace wages, but dependent care tax credit stuck at 2001 rate
The U.S. House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly Wednesday evening to assist low-income families through an expansion of the child tax credit and the bill now awaits approval in the Senate. But some organizations are also highlighting a [Read More…]
State apologizes, pays transgender advocacy group $300,000 for discrimination
John Hult, South Dakota Searchlight – The state of South Dakota has issued an apology letter and a $300,000 payment to a transgender advocacy group for the abrupt cancellation of a Department of Health contract [Read More…]
Moody County Chief Deputy Sheriff Identified As Victim in Line of Duty Death
PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has confirmed that Moody County Chief Deputy Sheriff Ken Prorok (Pro-rock) was killed in the line of duty Friday afternoon in Moody County. Chief Deputy Sheriff Prorok, [Read More…]
One person died Friday afternoon in a two-vehicle crash in Charles Mix County
Charles Mix County, S.D.- One person died Friday afternoon in a two-vehicle crash in Charles Mix County. The names of the persons involved have not been released pending notification of family members. Preliminary crash information indicates the 97-year-old driver of [Read More…]
Dense Fog Advisory issued February 04 at 3:10AM MST until February 04 at 11:00AM MST by NWS
…DENSE FOG ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY… * WHAT…Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE…Portions of northwest and west central Iowa, southwest Minnesota, northeast Nebraska, and central, east [Read More…]
Dense Fog Advisory issued February 03 at 6:01PM MST until February 04 at 11:00AM MST by NWS
…DENSE FOG ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST SUNDAY… * WHAT…Visibility one quarter to one half mile in dense fog. * WHERE…Portions of northwest and west central Iowa, southwest Minnesota, northeast Nebraska, and central, [Read More…]
2 women found slain in similar manner near each other in Indianapolis: Police
Jeremy Hogan/Getty Images (INDIANAPOLIS) — Indianapolis police are investigating the homicides of two women who were found slain in a similar manner near each other just days apart. Indianapolis Interim Police Chief Christopher Bailey said [Read More…]
Dense Fog Advisory issued February 03 at 2:38PM MST until February 04 at 11:00AM MST by NWS
…DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST SUNDAY… * WHAT…Visibility less than one mile in dense fog. * WHERE…Davison and Hanson Counties. * WHEN…Until noon CST Sunday. * IMPACTS…Low visibility could make driving conditions [Read More…]
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