Month: August 2025
South Africa accuses 6 of massive rhino horn trafficking scheme involving nearly 1,000 horns
: Trimmed rhino horns are seen in the back of a pick-up truck after being weighed, measured and marked, at the ranch of rhino breeder John Hume, on October 16, 2017 in the North West [Read More…]
Husband of California woman found dead in forest fled to Peru, authorities say
Stock image of police lights. Douglas Sacha/Getty Images (LOS ANGELES) — The husband of a missing California woman who was found dead in the Angeles National Forest has fled to Peru, according to the Los [Read More…]
Texas parents who lost children in Camp Mystic flooding to speak at hearing
Debris is piled up at the entrance to Camp Mystic on July 07, 2025 in Hunt, Texas. Brandon Bell/Getty Images (KERR COUNTY, Texas) — The parents of children who were among the 27 killed at [Read More…]
Texas House to vote on controversial redistricting plan
In an aerial view, the State Capitol is seen on August 14, 2025 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images) (AUSTIN, Texas) — After weeks of delays and protests from Democrats, the Texas state [Read More…]
Amid redistricting protests, Texas State Capitol cleared of visitors after reported social media threat
Brandon Bell/Getty Images (NEW YORK) –The Texas State Capitol was cleared of visitors Tuesday evening and closed to the public after a social media threat, the Texas Department of Public Safety said in a statement. [Read More…]
In brief: ‘Fallout’ season 2 trailer, ‘Palm Royale’ premiere date and more
The first trailer for Fallout season 2 has arrived, featuring the first look at new cast member Justin Theroux. Season 2 debuts Dec. 17 on Prime Video and picks up in the aftermath of the first season’s finale for a [Read More…]
NCGA says Brazil’s ethanol tariff burdens U.S. commerce
The president of the National Corn Growers Association says Brazil’s 18% tariff on U.S. ethanol imports is unreasonable. Kenneth Hartman Jr. tells Brownfield Brazil was once a top market for U.S. ethanol producers. “That (tariff) [Read More…]
Kansas expanding domestic markets for producers
Kansas Ag Secretary Mike Beam says the state continues to invest in domestic processing to provide farmers and ranchers additional markets. He tells Brownfield international trade can be challenging due to transportation costs. “We’re not [Read More…]
Southern Rust concerns
Southern rust continues to spread across the Midwest. In this episode of Managing for Profit, Purdue University Extension’s field crop pathologist explains more about the disease. The post Southern Rust concerns appeared first on Brownfield [Read More…]
2025 Farm Progress Show
Brownfield’s Cyndi Young, Meghan Grebner, and Jared White cover the 2025 Farm Progress Show The post 2025 Farm Progress Show appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.
University of Wisconsin Agronomy and Crops Field Day
Brownfield’s Larry Lee covers the University of Wisconsin Agronomy and Crops Field Day The post University of Wisconsin Agronomy and Crops Field Day appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.
Two Mitchell education leaders happily accept an unprecedented gift toward a bright future for local education
The leaders of two Mitchell educational institutions are marveling over the generosity of Roger and Vicki Musick. The Mitchell couple recently donated $33-million dollars toward boosting pre-k through university-level education opportunities. Dakota Wesleyan University president [Read More…]
NATO aircraft scrambled amid overnight Russian drone strikes on Ukraine
Andriy Mikheev/Suspilne Ukraine/JSC “UA:PBC”/Global Images Ukraine via Getty Images (LONDON) — Two German fighter jets were scrambled to the Romanian-Ukrainian border on Tuesday night in response to a Russian drone attack in the frontier region, [Read More…]
Menendez brothers’ long-awaited parole hearing to begin Thursday: What you need to know
Ted Soqui/Sygma via Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Lyle and Erik Menendez are heading to their long-awaited parole hearing, marking a huge step forward in their push to be released after 35 years behind bars. [Read More…]
Democratic lawmakers demand information about ‘Alligator Alcatraz’
Joe Raedle/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — A group of Senate and House Democrats is pushing officials at the Department of Homeland Security for more information about the use of the immigration detention facility in the [Read More…]
‘Shifting Gears’ fixes up a ‘Home Improvement’ reunion for season 2 premiere
ABC’s “Shifting Gears” stars Tim Allen as Matt. (Disney/Justin Stephens) A Home Improvement reunion is coming to Shifting Gears. The season 2 premiere of the Tim Allen ABC comedy series is set to feature guest-starring appearances by Allen’s former Home Improvement co-stars Patricia Richardson, Richard Karn and Debbe [Read More…]
Local Sports for Wednesday, August 20
MITCHELL KERNELS The Mitchell Kernel boys golf finished in fourth-place at the two-day East/West Invite that concluded yesterday in Rapid City. Mitchell had a total of 294 on Tuesday at Meadowbrook Golf Course to finish [Read More…]
Langeliers hits 2-run homer and Soderstrom extends hitting streak as Athletics top Twins 6-3
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Shea Langeliers hit his 27th home run, Tyler Soderstrom extended his hitting streak to 17 games and the Athletics beat the Minnesota Twins 6-3 on Tuesday night. Rookie slugger Nick Kurtz went [Read More…]
Denny Sanford Commits $20 Million Dollar Gift for New Track Facility at USD
VERMILLION, S.D. — University of South Dakota Athletic Director Jon Schemmel has announced a $20 million dollar gift commitment from Mr. Denny Sanford to help build a new, state-of-the-art indoor track and field facility. The facility in honor [Read More…]
Power outages across South Dakota government stymie services statewide
Makenzie Huber and John Hult/South Dakota Searchlight South Dakota state government telephone systems and websites went down across several departments Tuesday, limiting systems and services. One woman filling out driver’s licensing paperwork at the Sioux [Read More…]