Year: 2026
Ag News
Potential changes to January supply and demand report could impact 2026 balance sheets
An ag economist at Purdue University says potential changes to the January supply and demand report could impact the balance sheet for farmers in 2026. Michael Langemeier says the USDA is expected to adjust corn [Read More…]
Ag News
Good start to the year for broiler sets, placements
Broiler sets and placements started 2026 moving at a faster pace than 2025. The USDA says 252.508 million broiler-type eggs were set into incubation, up 389,000 on the week and 1% on the year, with [Read More…]
ABC National News
ICE agent fatally shoots woman in vehicle during operations in Minneapolis: DHS
Minneapolis mayor Jacob Frey speaks with a constituent at a campaign event on October 26, 2021 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Stephen Maturen/Getty Images (MINNEAPOLIS) — An Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent fatally shot a woman in [Read More…]
ABC National News
Nick Reiner’s defense attorney withdraws from case
Nick Reiner attends AOL Build Speaker Series at AOL Studios In New York on May 4, 2016 in New York City. (Laura Cavanaugh/FilmMagic) (LOS ANGELES) — Nick Reiner did not enter plea when he returned [Read More…]
ABC National News
Energy Secretary Wright details plans for US control of Venezuelan oil
U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright speaks during an event with President Donald Trump in the Oval Office at the White House on October 06, 2025 in Washington, DC. Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — President Trump [Read More…]
ABC National News
Uvalde officer’s trial could be in jeopardy after issues with key witness testimony
A memorial dedicated to the 19 children and two adults murdered on May 24,2022 during the mass shooting at Robb Elementary School is seen on January 05, 2026 in Uvalde, Texas. Brandon Bell/Getty Images (CORPUS [Read More…]
ABC National News
Judge orders DOJ to explain why Lindsey Halligan is still using the title of US attorney
Lindsey Halligan, holds ceremonial proclamations to be signed by US President Donald Trump, not pictured, in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Thursday, March 6, 2025. Al Drago/Bloomberg via [Read More…]
ABC Health News
White House releases new dietary guidelines encouraging Americans to limit highly processed foods
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to reporters in the Oval Office of the White House on December 15, 2025 in Washington, DC. Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — The Trump administration announced new federal dietary guidelines [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
‘Heated Rivalry,’ ‘Stranger Things’ among 2026 GLAAD Media Awards nominees
Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams in ‘Heated Rivalry.’ (Sabrina Lantos/HBO Max) The nominees for the 37th annual GLAAD Media Awards have arrived. The award show, which honors fair, accurate and inclusive representations of the LGBTQ+ [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
Keith Urban, Nicole Kidman outline parenting plan as divorce becomes final
Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman at the 2025 ACM Awards. (Taylor Hill/WireImage) The divorce of Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman is now final, after court documents were filed on Tuesday. In documents obtained by ABC [Read More…]
Ag News
Iowa farmer adjusts nitrogen strategy amid high input costs
The prospect of low commodity prices and high input costs has farmers like Mark Mueller considering crop fertility changes. The eastern Iowa corn and soybean grower says he recently purchased anhydrous ammonia for spring application. [Read More…]
Ag News
Soil moisture a concern for Iowa
Snow during the early part of December didn’t have much of an impact on ag in Iowa. The USDA says that while most of Iowa saw measurable snowfall last month, except for the southeastern district, [Read More…]
Ag News
Cool, dry end to 2025 for Indiana
Indiana was cool and dry during much of December. The USDA says the average statewide temperature for Indiana was a couple of degrees below normal, while precipitation fell more than an inch below most years. [Read More…]
Ag News
Illinois winter wheat rating lower than last year
Illinois’ winter wheat crop started 2026 in worse condition than 2025. The USDA says 64% of the crop is rated good to excellent, a decline of 5% on the year, partially due to the lower-than-a-year-ago [Read More…]
Ag News
Arkansas soil moisture levels below a year ago
December was dry and mild for most of Arkansas. The USDA says more than half of the state has adequate to surplus soil moisture, but levels are well below a year ago. 15 counties ended [Read More…]
Latest News
District 20 legislators discuss GOP Governor candidates
There are currently four candidates seeking the Republican nomination for Governor in the June primary election. District 20 Republican State Representative Kaley Nolz has made her choice. “I have actually already given my endorsement to [Read More…]
ABC World News
US seizes Russian-flagged oil tanker in North Atlantic and 2nd tanker
ABC News (NEW YORK) — The U.S. seized the Russian-flagged Marinera oil tanker — formerly known as the Bella-1 — which has been linked to Venezuela and was transiting the North Atlantic, according to three [Read More…]
ABC National News
Nick Reiner expected to enter plea in stabbing deaths of parents Rob and Michele Reiner
Nick Reiner attends AOL Build Speaker Series at AOL Studios In New York on May 4, 2016 in New York City. (Laura Cavanaugh/FilmMagic) (LOS ANGELES) — Nick Reiner is expected to appear at an arraignment [Read More…]
ABC Health News
Some pediatricians are already seeing negative effects of changing vaccine recommendations
Евгения Матвеец/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Earlier this week, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention abruptly changed the childhood immunization schedule, reducing the number of recommended shots for all children from 18 down to [Read More…]
Latest News
Mitchell man sentenced to federal prison following child porn conviction
A 44 year old man from Mitchell convicted of Production of Child Pornography is in prison. The U-S Attorney’s Office says Mark Stephen Gullings was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison, 5 years of [Read More…]