Month: June 2025
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South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation investigating fourth prison inmate death this year
PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announced the South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation is investigating the death of an inmate at the South Dakota State Penitentiary. The inmate is identified as [Read More…]
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Another man found dead in his cell at South Dakota State Penitentiary
John Hult/South Dakota Searchlight The state is investigating another death in Department of Corrections custody. Nicholas Skorka, 42, died at the South Dakota State Penitentiary on Tuesday, according to a press release. The release did [Read More…]
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State prepares to get ‘punched in the nose’ as utility plans shut-offs to mitigate wildfire risk
Makenzie Huber/South Dakota Searchlight Public safety officials are scrambling to make backup plans after Black Hills Energy announced it will develop a public safety power shut-off program this summer. A public safety power shut-off is [Read More…]
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December retirement of Justice Janine Kern opens up seat on South Dakota Supreme Court
John Hult/South Dakota Searchlight The longest-serving current justice of South Dakota’s Supreme Court will step down in December, creating a vacancy to be filled by Republican Gov. Larry Rhoden. Justice Janine Kern represents the high [Read More…]
Ag News
Cross-species livestock disease threats
Some of the biggest disease threats to U.S. livestock can infect multiple species. Swine Health Information Center executive director Dr. Megan Niederwerder says Foot and Mouth Disease, New World Screwworm, and the H5N1 virus are [Read More…]
Ag News
Turkey producer speaks to recovering industry
A southeast Iowa turkey producer says the industry is recovering from a volatile 2024. “We’re definitely in a better position than we were 12 months ago,” said Tim Meyer. Meyer tells Brownfield producers have been [Read More…]
Ag News
Cattle futures lower waiting on widespread direct business
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were lower, waiting on direct business to develop. August live cattle closed $.17 lower at $218.02 and October live cattle closed $.62 lower at $215.02. August [Read More…]
Ag News
FFA helps prepare students for workforce
Wisconsin’s FFA Executive Director says young people are more prepared for the workforce after being involved in ag education. Cheryl Zimmerman tells Brownfield not every FFA member comes from a farm, and FFA gives many [Read More…]
Ag News
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: June 11, 2025
Jul. corn closed at $4.38, down 1 and 3/4 centsJul. soybeans closed at $10.50 and 1/2, down 7 and 1/4 centsJul. soybean meal closed at $294.20, down $1.70Jul. soybean oil closed at 48.02, up 23 [Read More…]
ABC World News
At least 66 Palestinians killed in shootings on back-to-back days near Gaza aid sites, health ministry says
Abed Rahim Khatib/Anadolu via Getty Images (LONDON) — At least 66 Palestinians have been killed in shootings near aid distribution sites on back-to-back days in Gaza, according to the Hamas-run Gaza Ministry of Health. At least 30 [Read More…]
ABC National News
Split verdict reached in Harvey Weinstein sex crimes retrial
Yuki Iwamura/Pool/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Harvey Weinstein has been convicted on one count of engaging in criminal sex but acquitted on a second count in his sex crimes retrial in New York. The Manhattan [Read More…]
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Suspects in New York City crypto torture case plead not guilty to kidnapping and assault
Barry Williams / New York Daily News via Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Two men accused of torturing an Italian businessman in a luxe New York City townhouse to obtain his cryptocurrency have pleaded not [Read More…]
ABC Politics News
Elon Musk called Trump before conveying his ‘regret’ for some of his posts about him, sources say
Isaac Wasserman/NCAA Photos via Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Elon Musk called President Donald Trump on Monday night, two sources familiar with the conversation told ABC News, after their bitter public feud last week. Musk posted [Read More…]
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Photos show National Guard with rifles on ICE enforcement missions
David McNew/Getty Images (LOS ANGELES) — There are currently 4,100 California National Guardsmen and 700 Marines in the greater Los Angeles area after President Donald Trump ordered them to protect federal buildings and federal law [Read More…]
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Trump’s attorney asks judges to move appeal of NY hush money conviction to federal court
Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — President Donald Trump’s challenge to his “one of a kind” felony hush money conviction in New York should be removed from state appellate courts and heard in federal court, an attorney [Read More…]
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Bondi argues Trump Jan. 6 pardons don’t create double standard with crackdown on LA protests
Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Attorney General Pam Bondi rejected that President Donald Trump’s pardons for hundreds of rioters who assaulted police during the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol creates a double standard with [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
Scarlett Johansson asked to be removed as an executive producer on Marvel’s ‘Thunderbolts*’
Jay Maidment Scarlett Johansson wants it known she had no involvement with the latest Marvel movie. During a conversation with her Black Widow co-star David Harbour for Interview magazine, Johansson was congratulated for being an [Read More…]
Ag News
Historically strong week for ethanol production
U.S. ethanol production and stocks both notched notable milestones last week. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says production averaged a record 1.120 million barrels per day, rising 15,000 on the week and 97,000 on the [Read More…]
Ag News
Cash dairy prices mostly lower Wednesday
Cash dairy prices were steady to lower except butter Wednesday on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was down $0.0075 to $0.5650. Three sales were recorded, ranging from $0.5650 to $0.57. Forty-pound cheese blocks were [Read More…]
Ag News
Schreiber continues FFA journey, advocating for agriculture
A past Wisconsin FFA State President has expanded her ag education experience as a National FFA officer. Mary Schreiber from East Troy served as FFA state president in 2023 and 2024. Last October, she was [Read More…]
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