Month: May 2024
Ag News
Seasonal warmth, some heat westward and rainfall pattern ahead for much of the Heartland
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of near- or above-normal temperatures nationwide, except for cooler-than-normal conditions in parts of Georgia and the Carolinas. Meanwhile, near- or above-normal rainfall across most [Read More…]
Local, Regional and National Sport stories
Towns, Edwards lift Wolves over Mavs 105-100 to avoid sweep in West finals
DALLAS (AP) — Karl-Anthony Towns finally found his rhythm, and the Timberwolves finally closed a game in the Western Conference finals. Now they head back to Minnesota to see if they can make things even [Read More…]
Latest News
$32 million sales tax loss made up for with lost money, state investments, contractor taxes
Joshua Haiar/South Dakota Searchlight Despite a $32 million dip in sales tax revenue, South Dakota has collected about $115 million more in total revenue this year than it did the previous July through April. That [Read More…]
ABC World News
Israeli government facing increased condemnation, diplomatic pressure over latest Rafah air strikes
pawel.gaul/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — The U.S. State Department on Tuesday expressed its “deep concern” over Israeli air strikes Sunday in the southern Gaza city of Rafah that set fire to a tent camp that [Read More…]
ABC World News
Israel-Gaza live updates: Nikki Haley signs artillery shells: ‘Finish them!’
Palestinians gather at the site of an Israeli strike on a camp for internally displaced people in Rafah on May 27, 2024, amid ongoing battles between Israel and the Palestinian Hamas militant group. (Photo by [Read More…]
ABC World News
Pope apologizes for reported use of offensive term for gay men
Vatican Media via Vatican Pool/Getty Images (VATICAN CITY) — Pope Francis is apologizing after reports that he used an offensive term for gay men in a recent closed-door meeting. “Pope Francis is aware of articles [Read More…]
ABC World News
Rough seas cause portion of US temporary aid pier off Gaza to detach
Ashraf Amra/Anadolu via Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — The flow of humanitarian aid into Gaza over the U.S. Army’s temporary Joint Logistics Over-the-Shore (JLOTS) system has been paused after rough seas caused parts of the pier [Read More…]
ABC National News
One killed, seven injured after explosion rocks downtown Youngstown, Ohio
PBNJ Productions/Getty Images (YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio) — One person has died and seven people were injured, including one critically, after an explosion rocked downtown Youngstown, Ohio, Tuesday, officials said. The explosion occurred near Central Square Tuesday [Read More…]
ABC National News
F-35 crashes off of airfield near Albuquerque airport
ilbusca/Getty Images (ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.) — A military aircraft has crashed off of the airfield at the Albuquerque International Sunport, the primary international airport in New Mexico, officials said. The only person on board, the pilot, [Read More…]
ABC National News
Trump trial updates: Marathon closings pit Cohen against alleged Trump election ‘conspiracy’
SimpleImages/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Former President Donald Trump is on trial in New York City, where he is facing felony charges related to a 2016 hush money payment to adult film actress Stormy Daniels. [Read More…]
ABC National News
Man accused of randomly assaulting strangers indicted on hate crime charges
Oliver Helbig/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — The man who was arrested for allegedly randomly hitting a TikToker walking down a New York City street has been charged with assaulting, stalking and harassing strangers in a [Read More…]
ABC National News
Texas remains in the eye of more severe weather following deadly holiday weekend tornado outbreak
ABC News (NEW YORK) — The most active spring in the U.S. for severe weather in 13 years continued Tuesday with wind gusts of more than 70 mph and thunderstorms prompting new tornado warnings in [Read More…]
News
Murder investigation update
CENTERVILLE, S.D. (AP) — Three people were shot to death in a small South Dakota town, and a former law officer who once served as the town’s mayor is charged in the killings. Jay Ostrem, [Read More…]
Ag News
Moisture continues to keep MO farmers out of the field
Above average moisture in Missouri over the last week kept farmers like Brian Munzlinger from wrapping up soybean planting. “I’m not sure the total, but it seems like it rains every three days, just enough [Read More…]
Ag News
Dairy finds success adding fertilizer production
A Wisconsin dairy farm has added a new revenue stream to the operation thanks in part to a USDA program. J.J. Pagel with the Dairy Dreams farm near Casco, Wisconsin tells Brownfield they were able [Read More…]
Ag News
Corn planting 84% complete in SD at end of May
There have been some planting delays in South Dakota in the last week due to the continued rains and wet fields. USDA says corn planting in South Dakota is 84% complete, ahead of average, with [Read More…]
Ag News
Feeder cattle futures supported by lower move in corn
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were up following Friday’s On Feed report. Feeders lead the way on the lower move in corn. Boxed beef was also sharply higher at midday. June [Read More…]
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Governor Kristi Noem to host a Tribal Public Safety Crisis Summit
Governor Kristi Noem announced that she will be hosting a Tribal Public Safety Crisis Summit in Pierre on Monday, June 24. Governor Noem is inviting both elected leaders and law enforcement officials at the federal, [Read More…]
ABC Politics News
DNC to virtually nominate Biden and Harris to bypass Ohio ballot issues
Bonnie Cash/UPI/Bloomberg/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — The Democratic National Committee will move to conduct virtual proceedings to certify President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic Party nominees before Ohio’s Aug. 7 ballot [Read More…]
ABC Politics News
Ohio Senate passes GOP-led Biden ballot access bill without Democrats’ support
Douglas Sacha/Getty Images (COLUMBUS, Ohio) — As Ohio lawmakers convened on Tuesday for a special session to address President Joe Biden’s ability to appear on their general election ballot in November, the Democratic National Committee [Read More…]
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