Month: February 2025
ABC National News
21-year-old allegedly plotted mass casualty attack on police
The booking photo for Seth “Andrea” Gregori, Feb. 24, 2025. (Corpus Christi Police Department) (HOUSTON, TEXAS) — Authorities in Texas said on Monday that they have thwarted a “mass casualty attack” after arresting a suspect [Read More…]
ABC National News
NYC congestion pricing generates nearly $50M in 1st month as Trump admin moves to kill plan
Deb Cohn-Orbach/UCG/Universal Images Group via Getty Images (NEW YORK) — New York City’s congestion pricing toll generated nearly $50 million in revenue in its first month, officials said Monday, as the Trump administration moves to [Read More…]
ABC Politics News
Democrats outline playbook to target House Republicans on Medicaid, budget and DOGE
Kayla Bartkowski/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Democrats plan to target House Republicans in vulnerable districts by highlighting potential cuts to Medicaid and other federal spending in the budget blueprint GOP lawmakers hope to vote on this [Read More…]
ABC Politics News
OPM says Musk’s ultimatum is voluntary after a weekend of confusion
Andrew Harnik/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — After a weekend of confusion, the Trump administration on Monday afternoon told federal agencies they don’t have to direct workers to comply with Elon Musk’s request for information about their [Read More…]
ABC Politics News
Democrats push back over Trump’s pick for FBI deputy director, Dan Bongino
Roy Rochlin/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Dan Bongino, the former Secret Service agent turned Fox News host and conservative podcast personality, will be the next deputy director of the FBI — a choice that is drawing [Read More…]
ABC Politics News
Elon Musk’s first 30 days: How DOGE is reshaping the federal government
Andrew Harnik/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Elon Musk is the world’s richest man. He’s revolutionized electric cars as CEO of Tesla, launched rockets as head of SpaceX and seized control of a social media platform by [Read More…]
ABC Sports News
Scoreboard roundup — 2/24/25
(NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from Monday’s sports events: NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATIONClippers 97, Pistons 106Nuggets 125, Pacers 116Bulls 142, 76ers 110Nets 99, Wizards 107Heat 86, Hawks 98Timberwolves 131, Thunder 128Trail Blazers 114, Jazz [Read More…]
ABC Health News
New coronavirus found in bats is not currently ‘concern to public health’: CDC
Arterra/Universal Images Group via Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said on Monday that the new coronavirus found in bats is currently not a cause for concern. There is [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
Road to the Oscars 2025: All about the first-time nominees
The 2025 Academy Awards ceremony is Sunday, and this year there are many first-time nominees up for trophies. Here’s a look at some of the stars who are nominated for their first-ever Oscar at the [Read More…]
Ag News
Review base acres, options when getting crop insurance
A crop insurance specialist says growers need to take a closer look at crop insurance options and their base acres because some program changes might be beneficial, especially in another year with tight margins and [Read More…]
ABC Politics News
Democrats push back over Trump’s pick for FBI deputy director, Dan Bongino
Roy Rochlin/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Dan Bongino, the former Secret Service agent turned Fox News host and conservative podcast personality, will be the next deputy director of the FBI — a choice that is drawing [Read More…]
Local, Regional and National Sport stories
Brooklyn Meyer Picks Up Weekly Honor
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – South Dakota State’s Brooklyn Meyer scored 34 points against Kansas City over the weekend to earn a share of the Kwik Star Summit League Peak Performer of the Week honors. The Jackrabbits hit the road [Read More…]
Local, Regional and National Sport stories
South Dakota High School Basketball Media Poll – February 24
The South Dakota Prep Media Basketball polls for the week of Feb. 24 are listed below, ranking the top-five teams in each class, record, total points and previous ranking. First-place votes received are indicated in [Read More…]
Ag News
Crop insurance: Take a closer look at ECO
A crop insurance advisor says farmers should take a closer look at the Enhanced Coverage Option this year. Mike Boen with Compeer Financial tells Brownfield the ECO subsidy increased from 44% to 65%. “Most private products [Read More…]
Ag News
Biofuel supporters say EPA’s E15 action positive
The senior vice president of regulatory affairs at Growth Energy says EPA’s decision to allow year-round E15 in eight Midwestern states is supportive for U.S. biofuels. “We were really encouraged by this decision on E15,” [Read More…]
Ag News
Expectations set for fewer U.S. cotton acres
An economist with the National Cotton Council says fewer cotton acres are expected across the United States this year. “A recent economic report shows U.S. growers intend to plant 9.6 million acres, which is 14.5 [Read More…]
Ag News
Illinois ag groups opposing proposed Livestock Management Facilities Act amendments
Several Illinois agriculture groups are opposing proposed amendments to the state’s Livestock Management Facilities Act (LMFA). Chris Davis, director of state legislation with the Illinois Farm Bureau, says their organization is opposing the three bills [Read More…]
Ag News
Farmers Union concerned about Trump administration staff cuts
The National Farmers Union wants to know how the federal government funding freeze and job cuts have affected individuals. Mike Stranz is Farmers Union’s Vice President of Advocacy. He tells Brownfield the funding freeze left [Read More…]
ABC National News
Gilgo Beach serial killer suspect Rex Heuermann fights to invalidate certain DNA evidence
James Carbone, Pool via Getty Images, FILE (NEW YORK) — Accused Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann is due back in court Tuesday when his attorney will attempt to convince a judge to invalidate certain DNA evidence [Read More…]
ABC National News
Trump administration guts USAID’s humanitarian office, despite pledge to preserve its work
Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images (LONDON) — Dozens of officials in the U.S. Agency for International Development’s humanitarian aid bureau received termination notices over the weekend, despite prior assurances from Secretary of State Marco Rubio that the [Read More…]
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