Month: January 2026
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Pretrial monitoring could reduce missed court appearances and improve outcomes, court officials say
John Hult/South Dakota Searchlight Judges in South Dakota routinely order people charged with alcohol or drug offenses to get chemical dependency evaluations or sign up for drug treatment programs as a condition of pretrial release [Read More…]
Ag News
More cheese, less butter in storage at end of 2025
USDA says there was more cheese and less butter in cold storage a the end of December. Natural cheese stocks as of December 31st rose one percent above November and the December 2024 figures to [Read More…]
ABC Politics News
Vance addresses criticism that Trump admin has not done enough to move anti-abortion rights agenda forward
U.S. Vice President JD Vance gives remarks following a roundtable discussion with local leaders and community members amid a surge of federal immigration authorities in the area, at Royalston Square on January 22, 2026, in [Read More…]
ABC Health News
Flu activity nationwide declines but ER visits for school-aged kids increasing: CDC
Stock image of a sick person. (Guido Mieth/STOCK PHOTO/Getty Images) (WASHINGTON) — Flu activity is starting to decline nationwide, according to newly released data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The CDC estimated on Friday [Read More…]
Ag News
Inside Modern Broadhead Technology | John Lusk of Lusk Archery Adventures
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Ag News
Soybeans, corn, wheat rise on demand, weather issues
Soybeans were higher on fund and technical buying, adding a little bit to the week’s gains. Argentina’s crop is being impacted by hot, dry weather, which has pulled condition ratings lower. The Buenos Aires Grain [Read More…]
ABC National News
Ex-husband charged in Ohio couple’s double murder enters not guilty pleas
In this booking photo released by the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office, Michael McKee is shown. (Franklin County Sheriff’s Office) (COLUMBUS, Ohio) — The surgeon accused of gunning down his ex-wife and her husband entered a [Read More…]
ABC Politics News
Trump rescinds Canada’s invite to join his Board of Peace amid feud with Carney
Mark Carney, Canada’s prime minister, after speaking in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada, on Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026. (Renaud Philippe/Bloomberg via Getty Images) (WASHINGTON) — President Donald Trump rescinded an invitation for Canada to join his [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
Delroy Lindo opens up after receiving 1st Oscar nomination at 73
Academy Award nominee Delroy Lindo on “Good Morning America” on Jan. 23, 2026. (ABC News) Acclaimed actor Delroy Lindo is opening up about receiving his first Oscar nomination at the age of 73. “It feels terrific,” Lindo [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
DC Studios shares first look at Jason Momoa as Lobo in ‘Supergirl’
Milly Alcock stars in ‘Supergirl.’ (Warner Bros. Pictures) Our first look at Jason Momoa in character as the antihero Lobo has arrived. DC Studios co-head James Gunn posted a new video teaser showing off Momoa’s take [Read More…]
Ag News
Farmer voices matter: ICGA focused on growing domestic demand for corn in 2026
The new president of the Indiana Corn Growers Association says growing domestic corn demand remains a top priority for the organization in 2026. Clinton County farmer Alan Dunn tells Brownfield, “How do we stimulate new [Read More…]
Ag News
Time running out to apply for Wisconsin crop insurance rebates
Farmers in Wisconsin are running out of time to apply for the state’s crop insurance premium rebates. The Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection says the rebate helps incentivize the use of cover crops [Read More…]
Ag News
Indiana lawmakers advance fallback checkoff legislation for soybean and pork producers
Recently introduced legislation in the Indiana General Assembly could help provide a safety net for two state commodity organizations. Central Indiana farmer David Hardin says Senate Bill 55 would create a state-level soybean and pork [Read More…]
Ag News
Wisconsin Farm Bureau hopes Legislature finishes ag bills in time
Wisconsin Farm Bureau’s government relations director Jason Mugnaini says several state bills would benefit farmers if the Legislature can pass them before the session ends. He tells Brownfield, “Things like agricultural market development, stability back [Read More…]
Ag News
December cattle marketings up 2% on year, placements dip 5%
Cattle marketings rose last month, driven by aggressive packer demand and tightening supplies. The USDA says December 2025 marketings were up 2% from a year earlier at 1.773 million head, with the biggest gains in [Read More…]
ABC National News
Jury selection for Luigi Mangione’s federal trial to begin in September
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. (Photo by Curtis Means-Pool/Getty Images) (NEW [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
Kermit, Miss Piggy and Sabrina Carpenter star in ‘The Muppet Show’ official trailer
‘The Muppet Show’ stars Sabrina Carpenter and the original Muppet cast. (Disney/Mitch Haaseth) Muppet fans, rejoice. Disney+ has released the official trailer for The Muppet Show special event that’s coming to the streaming service and [Read More…]
Ag News
Missouri Corn frustrated as Congress punts year-round E15
The CEO of the Missouri Corn Growers Association says he’s frustrated with the lack of progress in Congress to allow year-round E15, nationwide. Bradley Schad tells Brownfield “we needed this change. We’ve been working on [Read More…]
Ag News
High fertilizer costs push Minnesota farmer to dig into a decade of data
A Minnesota farmer concerned about the high cost of fertilizer is using history as a guide. Ryan Mackenthun grows corn and soybeans near Hutchinson. “I looked at my past performance on my farms. I pulled [Read More…]
Ag News
USDA Deputy Secretary flags fertilizer, equipment consolidation
The Deputy Secretary of USDA says the Trump administration continues to address consolidation in the ag industry. Speaking on a National Ag Law Center webinar recently, Stephen Vaden says one of the biggest concerns is [Read More…]