Month: December 2025
Ag News
Ohio farmer says she’s optimistic the Trump administration understands producers need long-term support
A northeast Ohio farmer says the Farmer Bridge Assistance program isn’t a long-term solution to help support the struggling farm economy. Adele Flynn, who recently met with the President, says she’s optimistic the administration understands that. “No [Read More…]
ABC World News
‘You are an Australian hero’: Prime minister visits hospitalized man who disarmed alleged Bondi Beach shooter
New South Wales Premier Chris Minns visits Ahmed al Ahmed, who was identified as the bystander who seized a rifle from one of the gunmen during the deadly shooting at Bondi Beach on Sunday, at [Read More…]
ABC World News
Bondi Beach latest: Evidence suggests mass shooting was ‘inspired’ by ISIS, Australia PM says
Mourners gather to lay flowers at Bondi Beach on December 15, 2025 in Sydney, Australia. Police say at least 16 people, including one suspected gunman, were killed and more than 40 others injured when two [Read More…]
ABC National News
‘Tremendous amount of sickness’: Kansas school dismisses students early for winter break
(DEXTER, Kan.) — Class is out early for one Kansas school this holiday season. Dexter Schools USD #471 announced Monday that they dismissed students and staff three days early for winter break due to widespread [Read More…]
ABC National News
1 dead in Washington state flooding as levee breach prompts evacuations
In an aerial view, a person stands atop of property engulfed by floodwater on December 14, 2025 in Snohomish, Washington. Brandon Bell/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — At least one person is dead in Washington as [Read More…]
ABC National News
Officer who cataloged evidence testifies on Day 8 of Luigi Mangione’s evidence suppression hearing
Luigi Mangione appears for a suppression of evidence hearing in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in Manhattan Criminal Court on December 9, 2025 in New York City. Curtis Means-Pool/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — [Read More…]
ABC Politics News
Susie Wiles calls out Bondi, Vance and Trump in Vanity Fair
White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles looks on during a meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump and President of Argentina Javier Milei in the Cabinet Room at the White House on October 14, 2025 [Read More…]
Latest News
Two men from Sioux Falls arrested near a Mitchell business
Mitchell Police arrested two males from Sioux Falls early this morning after an officer on patrol observed suspicious activity near a business in the 1100 block of E. Spruce Ave The Mitchell Police Department says [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
‘Disclosure Day’: Watch teaser trailer for new Steven Spielberg film
Emily Blunt in ‘Disclosure Day,’ directed by Steven Spielberg. (Niko Tavernise/Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment) The title and official teaser trailer for Steven Spielberg‘s newest film have been released. Universal Pictures announced Tuesday the movie [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
‘General Hospital’ star Genie Francis remembers late co-star Anthony Geary
Anthony Geary and Genie Francis attend The Paley Center for Media Presents ‘General Hospital: Celebrating 50 years and Looking Forward’ at The Paley Center for Media on April 12, 2013, in Beverly Hills, California. (Frederick [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
Report: Ariana Grande and Jonathan Bailey planning ‘Sunday in the Park with George’ revival in London
Jonathan Bailey and Ariana Grande speak on stage as Universal Pictures presents a special ‘Wicked: For Good’ Q&A at Saban Media Center on Nov. 15, 2025, in North Hollywood, California. (Unique Nicole/Getty Images for Universal [Read More…]
Ag News
Brazil crop concerns could support U.S. corn demand
A market analyst says he’s cautiously optimistic that demand for U.S. corn could improve from 2025. Jeff Peterson with Heartland Farm Partners says there’s some concern about Brazil’s second crop corn. “The estimate is [Read More…]
Ag News
MMPA invests $122M to expand dairy processing, acquire Remus plant
The Michigan Milk Producers Association is increasing its processing capacity in the state through a plant acquisition and a production expansion. Chairman Doug Chapin says the more than $122 million investments support a resurgence in [Read More…]
Ag News
Growing energy demand could create new opportunities for farmers
The director of energy policy at the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation says the growing energy demand across the state could create additional opportunities for farmers in 2026. Dale Arnold tells Brownfield, “Many of these developers need [Read More…]
Ag News
Missouri Farm Bureau Launches Affordable New Health Plans for 2026 Enrollment
Missourians have a new option for health coverage through Missouri Farm Bureau (MOFB) Health Plans, a major new initiative offering a wide range of affordable, high-quality coverage choices designed for individuals, families, rural communities, and [Read More…]
Latest News
City of Mitchell pursuing a State Department of Transportation Bridge Improvement Grant
The Mitchell City Council green-lighted pursuing a South Dakota Transportation Department Bridge Improvement Grant. Public Works Director Joe Schroeder says it’s for the canal bridge spanning Firesteel Creek on the western portion of Lake Mitchell. [Read More…]
Latest News
Attorney General Jackley, DCI Rule Beresford Police Officer Involved Shooting Justified
A South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation review has determined that a Beresford Police Department Officer was justified in his use of force during a traffic stop on Friday, Nov. 21, in Beresford. “The person [Read More…]
ABC National News
Rob Reiner’s son named suspect in parents’ murder, case to be presented to DA
Rob Reiner and Nick Reiner attend the AOL Build Speaker Series in New York City, May 4, 2016. (Laura Cavanaugh/FilmMagic via Getty Images) (LOS ANGELES) — Nick Reiner, the 32-year-old son of renowned director Rob [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
In brief: ‘Ponies’ official trailer and more
One Battle After Another is making its way to HBO Max. Paul Thomas Anderson‘s latest film makes its streaming debut on the platform on Dec. 19. It will then debut on HBO linear on Dec. [Read More…]
Ag News
Johnson: unclear how much farmer aid is needed
A U.S. Congressman from South Dakota says it’s too soon to know if Congress needs to step in to provide more assistance on top of USDA’s recently announced farmer aid. “I’m not assuming it’s not [Read More…]