Year: 2024

A livestock economist says cattle markets are starting 2024 in a much better position than they were last year. University of Missouri’s Scott Brown says markets performed well last week. “We called cattle up $2.50 [Read More…]

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A series of additional winter storms to continue their assault as cold wave conditions mount

Even as a dangerous winter storm is battering areas from the Mississippi Valley to the Atlantic Coast, a trailing system is already affecting parts of the western U.S. With only a 3- to 4-day separation [Read More…]

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Winter storm generates a wide-range of weather throughout the Heartland & beyond

Across the Corn Belt, the most significant winter storm of the season is well underway. Hazards, including heavy snow and blowing snow, stretch from southeastern Nebraska to near Lake Michigan, leading to travel disruptions and [Read More…]

Illegally Dumped Snow Causes Safety Issues

PIERRE, S.D. – The South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) reminds the public and commercial snow removal operators that it is illegal to place or dump excess snow on highway right-of-way, which includes driving surfaces, shoulders, and [Read More…]

Vikings enter offseason as Kirk Cousins’ potential return at QB weighs on other pressing needs

EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — Kirk Cousins and the Minnesota Vikings have entered another pivotal offseason, revolving around the club’s still-uncertain plans at quarterback. Will a mutual desire to maintain the relationship weigh heavier in this complicated equation than the [Read More…]

Ja Morant’s season is over because of a shoulder injury. The Grizzlies say he needs surgery

Ja Morant’s season is over, with the Memphis Grizzlies announcing Monday night that their star guard needs surgery to repair a tear in his right shoulder. Morant got hurt in practice on Saturday, the Grizzlies [Read More…]

Dual US-Russian citizen arrested in Russia on drug charges, local officials say

amphotora/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — A 32-year-old dual U.S.-Russian citizen has been arrested in Russia on drug charges, local officials said. Robert Woodland was arrested on Jan. 5 and appeared in court Jan. 6. This [Read More…]

Hospital sees 30% rise in seriously wounded Ukrainian soldiers, says doctor

omersukrugoksu/Getty Images (DNIPRO, Ukraine) — The number of heavily wounded soldiers being treated at one of Ukraine’s largest trauma hospitals has risen by as much as 30% in the past few weeks, according to the [Read More…]

Trump immunity hearing live updates: Trump arrives at court but doesn’t address press

Former U.S. President and Republican presidential hopeful Donald Trump arrives for a “Commit to Caucus” rally in Clinton, Iowa, on Jan.6, 2024. (TANNEN MAURY/AFP via Getty Images) (WASHINGTON) — The Washington, D.C., Court of Appeals [Read More…]

Bob Sauer, man who found door plug from Alaska Airlines plane, speaks out about his discovery

Bob Sauer appears on “Good Morning America,” on Jan. 9, 2024. (ABC News) (PORTLAND, Ore.) — A teacher in Portland, Oregon, who found the door plug that was blown out of an Alaska Airlines plane [Read More…]

Maui residents’ post-fire rebuilding plans caught in insurance payout limbo

ABC News (NEW YORK) — Five months after the massive wildfires destroyed Maui and displaced thousands of residents, many are still facing hurdles when it comes to housing and rebuilding their homes. Thousands of insurance [Read More…]

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Pre-Trial Motions In Watertown Murder Case

January 9, 2024 J.P. Skelly

More pre-trial motions hearings were held last week in an upcoming Watertown murder trial. Jeremiah Peacemaker is accused of killing 28 year-old Kendra Owen, who was found dead at her residence in Watertown on September [Read More…]

Mitchell School District Recognized For Success In The Classroom

January 9, 2024 J.P. Skelly

The Associated School Boards of South Dakota recently recognized the Mitchell School District for academic achievement. School Board president Deb Olson shared the news from a letter from ASBSD executive director Doug Wermedal during Monday’s [Read More…]

Open primaries in South Dakota has early support: Poll

Stu Whitney/South Dakota News Watch Nearly half of registered voters support changing the way primary elections are conducted in South Dakota, but many others remain undecided, according to a statewide poll co-sponsored by South Dakota [Read More…]

Josh Hutcherson was “absolutely” surprised at ‘Five Nights at Freddy’s’ success, talks sequel

Universal One of the biggest box office surprises of 2023 was the video game adaptation Five Nights at Freddy’s — and apparently one of those who was shocked was its main star, Josh Hutcherson. In the modestly [Read More…]

‘Poor Things’ and ‘Spider-Man’ actor Willem Dafoe honored with Walk of Fame star

Amy Sussman/Getty Images Willem Dafoe, famous for his work in such films as The Lighthouse, Spider-Man and Poor Things, has received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Dafoe was honored during a ceremony [Read More…]

In Brief: Globes ratings jump 50%; ‘Queer Eye’ season 8 trailer drops, and more

The Fab Five are back as Netflix’s Queer Eye returns for its eighth season. A new trailer shows Antoni Porowski, Tan France, Karamo Brown, Jonathan Van Ness and Bobby Berk heading back to New Orleans, [Read More…]

Ag News

Foreign ag land ownership is back again as state legislative sessions begin

A staff attorney at the National Agricultural Law Center says lawmakers in at least 16 states are expected to take a closer look at foreign ag land ownership this year. Micah Brown says Missouri is [Read More…]

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A cold wave pattern ahead for all of the Heartland; an active pattern to continue

Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of near- or above-normal temperatures along and near the Atlantic Coast, while colder-than-normal conditions will cover the remainder of the country. Meanwhile, near- or [Read More…]

Israel-Gaza live updates: Blinken meets with Herzog, Netanyahu on weeklong trip