Month: June 2026
Ag News
Biofuels report highlights growth in demand benefits for ag economy
A new report conducted by S&P Global Energy explores how expanded biofuel production could help lift a struggling farm economy. U.S. Farmers and Ranchers in Action in Action CEO Kevin Burkum says, “Agriculture is at [Read More…]
Ag News
Cattle farmer rebuilding after tornadoes hit southwest Iowa
A southwest Iowa cattle farmer says his family is still picking up the pieces after a devastating storm system hit his area on June 11th. “Nobody was hurt,” said Tom Shipley of Nodaway. “We’ve got [Read More…]
Ag News
Rep. Hinson says USMCA renewal key as review approaches
U.S. Congresswoman Ashley Hinson says renewing USMCA is critical to ensuring fair trade for farmers. “I’ve talked with a lot of these farmers myself and what they continue to tell me is that they need [Read More…]
Ag News
Soybeans higher on demand optimism
Soybeans shrugged off pressure from the drop in soybean oil and crude to finish the day higher. The market remains optimistic that China will begin purchasing soybeans, but there hasn’t been any official reports of [Read More…]
Latest News
Mitchell High School hosts 2026 South Dakota Literacy Summit
Around 1,000 educators gathered at the new Mitchell High School for this year’s South Dakota Department of Education Literacy Summit. Secretary of Education Joe Graves says the summit’s objective is to build additional enthusiasm about [Read More…]
ABC World News
Russia confirms warship fired warning shots at UK yacht in English Channel
A sign is displayed out the Ministry of Defence headquarters, May 7, 2024, in London. (Leon Neal/Getty Images) (LONDON) — A Russian Navy vessel fired warning shots at a U.K.-registered yacht in the English Channel [Read More…]
ABC Politics News
Department of Education taking major step in dismantling itself: Sources
An exterior view of the Department of Education building on March 13, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Alex Wong/Getty Images) (WASHINGTON) — The Department of Education is expected to announce a major step in the Trump [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
Nick and Charlie plan for the future in ‘Heartstopper Forever’ trailer
Joe Locke as Charlie Spring and Kit Connor as Nick Nelson in ‘Heartstopper Forever.’ (Netflix) Heartstopper may be coming to an end, but Nick and Charlie are forever. The trailer for Heartstopper Forever, the movie [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
‘Paddington The Musical’ headed to Broadway in 2027
Arti Shah, playing Paddington Bear, bows at the curtain call during the press night performance of ‘Paddington The Musical’ at The Savoy Theatre, November 30, 2025 in London, England. (Dave Benett/Getty Images) Paddington, the beloved [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
Where you lead, I will follow: ‘Gilmore Girls’ is leaving Netflix
Lauren Graham and Alexis Bledel in ‘Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life.’ (Saeed Adyani/Netflix) Say goodbye to Stars Hollow, Netflix users. Gilmore Girls seasons 1 through 7 will be leaving the streaming service at [Read More…]
Ag News
Stalled E15 legislation frustrating farmers
A pair of Wisconsin farmers say frustration is mounting over the lack of Congressional movement on nationwide, year-round E15. Casey Kelleher, president of the Wisconsin Corn Promotion Board and Jefferson County farmer, says passing legislation [Read More…]
ABC World News
British prime minister announces social media ban for kids 16 and under
Close up of young college students hands holding mobile phones. (Daniel de la Hoz/Getty Images) (LONDON) — U.K. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer announced he would be introducing a social media ban for children 16 [Read More…]
ABC National News
Central Park carriage horse’s cause of death revealed
Row of horse carriages to wait for customer to ride on the carriage. – stock photo Row of horse carriages to wait for customer to ride on the carriage along the fresh green tree lined [Read More…]
ABC National News
Woman shot dead on DC sidewalk in domestic violence homicide: ‘Tragic’
Metropolitan Police Department Interim Chief of Police Jeffery Carroll on May 17, 2026, in Washington, DC. (Graeme Sloan/Getty Images) (WASHINGTON) — A woman was shot and killed on a sidewalk in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday [Read More…]
ABC National News
FBI disrupts plot targeting UFC event at White House with explosive drones: Sources
UFC Freedom 250 is seen on the South Lawn of the White House on June 14, 2026 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) (WASHINGTON) — The FBI disrupted an alleged plot targeting the [Read More…]
ABC National News
17 million under flood watch from Texas to Mississippi
An ABC News graphic shows the forecast on Tuesday, June 16, 2026. (ABC News) (NEW YORK) — As deadly flooding hits the South, the Midwest is bracing for a severe weather outbreak on Wednesday, which [Read More…]
Latest News
South Dakota Health Department announces first West Nile Virus detection of the season
The South Dakota Department of Health has confirmed the first West Nile virus (WNV) mosquito pools of the season have been detected in Brown County. State officials urge the public to take steps to protect [Read More…]
ABC Sports News
Serena and Venus Williams to compete together at Wimbledon
Venus Williams and Serena Williams hold their trophies following victory in the Ladies Doubles Final against Timea Babos and Yaroslava Shvedova at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 9, 2016 in [Read More…]
ABC Health News
American doctor previously infected with Ebola in DRC returns to US
Serge, an international Christian missions organization, has confirmed that American medical missionary Dr. Peter Stafford, his wife, Dr. Rebekah Stafford, and their four children have arrived safely in the United States. (Courtesy of Serge) (NEW [Read More…]
ABC Business News
Fed set to make interest rate decision as inflation hits 3-year hig
Kevin Warsh, Chair of the Federal Reserve, on April 21, 2026 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)v (WASHINGTON) — The Federal Reserve is set to announce its latest decision on interest rates on [Read More…]