Month: October 2025
Ag News
Illinois agronomist warns of corn stalk deterioration amid heat and disease pressure
An Illinois-based agronomist with Wyffels Hybrids says there are concerns about stalk integrity in this year’s corn crop. Robby Meeker, who covers the central and east central parts of the state, tells Brownfield… “A lot [Read More…]
Ag News
Shifting fertilizer applications to the spring could maximize return on investments
An extension educator says farmers may want to rethink their fertilizer application strategy during a time of record costs. Jenny Brhel with the University of Nebraska-Lincoln says research has shown that targeted applications using [Read More…]
Ag News
Southern rust and dry weather combine to heighten harvest fire threat
A dry harvest for many growers means fire danger is increasing. Iowa State University Extension agronomist Angie Rieck-Hinz says disease pressure resulted in a premature end to the corn crop in north Iowa. “We really [Read More…]
ABC National News
How the government shutdown impacts travel
Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — The federal government shutdown went into effect on Wednesday morning amid an impasse on Capitol Hill over competing congressional spending bills. Here are some frequently asked questions about how a government shutdown [Read More…]
ABC National News
13-year-old girl drives drunk, crashes stolen car with 11-year-old in passenger seat
A 13-year-old child with an 11-year-old in the passenger seat is accused of driving a stolen vehicle and crashing it while intoxicated in Flagstaff, Arizona. AZDPS Highway Patrol (FLAGSTAFF, Ariz.) — A 13-year-old girl drove [Read More…]
ABC Politics News
Senate voting again on bills aimed at funding government as blame game continues
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer speaks to the members of the media during a press conference, following Senate Democrats weekly policy lunch on Capitol Hill in Washington, September 30, 2025. (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) (WASHINGTON) — [Read More…]
ABC Politics News
SCOTUS allows Lisa Cook to stay on Fed into 2026, accepts case for January argument
The U.S. Supreme Court is seen on April 07, 2025 in Washington, DC. Kayla Bartkowski/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — The Supreme Court on Wednesday moved to allow Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook to remain on the [Read More…]
ABC Politics News
Trump’s comments on sending troops to American cities were ‘cherry-picked’ from speech, Speaker Johnson says
Mike Johnson speaks with ABC News, Oct. 1, 2025, following a government shutdown. (ABC News) (WASHINGTON) — A day after President Donald Trump told top-ranking generals and admirals that the U.S. is fighting a “war from within,” [Read More…]
ABC Politics News
Accusations fly over whether Republicans or Democrats ‘own’ shutdown
Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — The U.S. government shut down at midnight on Wednesday, beginning funding stoppages that are expected to ripple through federal agencies, disrupting many government services and putting perhaps tens of thousands [Read More…]
ABC Business News
Stocks fall on 1st day of government shutdown
Matteo Colombo/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Stocks dropped in early trading on Wednesday, just hours after a government shutdown began, shuttering some government services and complicating a delicate moment for the nation’s economy. The Dow [Read More…]
Latest News
SD expert: Don’t let current events push you away from democracy
Mike Moen-Greater Dakota News Service Political researchers said the government shutdown situation swirling around Washington, D.C., might turn even more people off to civic engagement but a South Dakota expert said even during tumultuous times, [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
‘Wheel of Fortune’ contestant makes history as biggest winner in show’s history
‘Wheel of Fortune’ crowns biggest winner in show’s history. (ABC) A Connecticut woman became the biggest winner in Wheel of Fortune history Tuesday night after taking home more than $1 million in prizes. Christina Derevjanik [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
In brief: ‘Jurassic World Rebirth’ gets Peacock streaming date and more
Nathan Lane is the latest actor to join Jonah Hill‘s upcoming comedy, Cut Off. Deadline reports that the actor has been added to the cast of the new film, which also includes Kristen Wiig and Bette [Read More…]
Ag News
China’s silence on soy imports worries Nebraska farmer
A farmer in northeast Nebraska says he’s eagerly awaiting any soybean export sales to the world’s top buyer. Greg Anderson says China’s lack of demand for the U.S. product is becoming more alarming by the [Read More…]
ABC World News
Offshore earthquake kills at least 69 in Philippines, officials say
Daniel Ceng/Anadolu via Getty Images (NEW YORK) — A powerful 6.9-magnitude earthquake killed at least 69 people in the Philippines, officials said on Wednesday. The quake was recorded at 9:59 p.m. local time on Tuesday [Read More…]
ABC World News
Munich Oktoberfest closed after bomb threat and deadly explosion, police say
Mkanuel Schwarz/picture alliance via Getty Images (LONDON) — Police in the southern German city of Munich said the famous Oktoberfest event would be closed until Wednesday afternoon, following a bomb threat linked to a deadly [Read More…]
ABC National News
40 years of breast cancer awareness has saved over half million lives and counting
Isaac Lane Koval/Corbis/VCG/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Since the start of Breast Cancer Awareness initiatives in 1985, over 517,000 lives have been saved from better treatment and proactive screening, according to the American Cancer Society. [Read More…]
Local, Regional and National Sport stories
Wednesday Sports: October 1, 2025
WEDNESDAY SPORTS, OCTOBER 1, 2025 MITCHELL KERNELS — Mitchell Kernels girls tennis finished in second place on Tuesday at the ESD conference meet in Yankton over two days with 275 team points. Harrisburg won the [Read More…]
Local, Regional and National Sport stories
Siemsen Nears Milestone as Kernels Drop Road Match to SF Lincoln
SIOUX FALLS — A fast start on the road wasn’t enough for the Mitchell Kernels volleyball team, which fell in four sets to Sioux Falls Lincoln on Tuesday night. Mitchell grabbed an early lead with [Read More…]
ABC Politics News
Federal government shuts down after Senate fails to pass funding measures
Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — The federal government shut down at 12:01 a.m. Wednesday after the Senate was unable to pass Democratic and Republican proposals on Tuesday. Both proposals fell short of the 60 votes [Read More…]
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