Year: 2026

In this handout from Merck & Co, a box and vial of Gardasil, a new cervical cancer vaccine, is seen is this undated photo. Russell Kirk/Merck & Co. via Getty Images (NEW YORK) — A [Read More…]

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Ag lender says USDA bridge payments offer short-term help, not long-term fix

An ag lender says USDA’s relief payments could provide some short-term relief for producers but won’t improve the larger profitability issues. Logan Bredemeier, assistant vice president at F and M Bank in Falls City, Nebraska, [Read More…]

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Michigan Sheep Producers Association highlights solar grazing at Shepherd’s Weekend

The Michigan Sheep Producers Association is exploring what opportunities exist for solar grazing in the state. Executive director Elaine Palm tells Brownfield their upcoming Shepard’s Weekend will dig into ongoing Michigan State University Extension research. [Read More…]

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Jackson County native named 2026 Miss Indiana State Fair Queen

A new Miss Indiana State Fair Queen has been crowned. Presley Hampton, Miss Jackson County Fair, was chosen to represent the state among 82 county fair queens during the 67th annual Miss Indiana State Fair Queen [Read More…]

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U.S. poultry production ends 2025 strong, outlook mixed

An extension economist with Texas A&M University says U.S. poultry production ended 2025 on a strong note. David Anderson tells Brownfield that two key categories were up in December compared to 2024. “Broilers for [Read More…]

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USDA’s specialty crop program still being developed

The CEO of the National Potato Council says the USDA is still working on the specialty crop and sugar portion of the Farmer Bridge Assistance Program. Kam Quarles tells Brownfield understanding the needs of specialty [Read More…]

Man taken into custody after allegedly causing damage to Vance’s Ohio home, Secret Service says

Vice President JD Vance speaks on the final day of Turning Point USA’s annual AmericaFest conference at the Phoenix Convention Center on December 21, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Caylo Seals/Getty Images) (CINCINNATI) — [Read More…]

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz ends reelection bid

: Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz speaks to media gathered on the first day of school at Deerwood Elementary on September 2, 2025 in Eagan, Minnesota. (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images) (NEW YORK) — Minnesota Gov. [Read More…]

In brief: ‘Wonder Man’ official trailer and more

The official trailer for Wonder Man has arrived. Marvel Television’s latest series is set to premiere Jan. 27 on Disney+. It consists of eight episodes and was created by Destin Daniel Cretton and Andrew Guest. [Read More…]

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A seasonally mild, largely tranquil pattern to return to much of the Heartland next week

Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for near- or above-normal temperatures nationwide, with the northern High Plains having the greatest likelihood of experiencing unusually warm weather. Meanwhile, near- or below-normal precipitation across most [Read More…]

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Farmers say bridge payments provide some relief, but Congress and markets must step in

The vice president of the National Corn Growers Association says the USDA’s Farmer Bridge Assistance Program provides much-needed help for farmers. But Matt Frostic says it’s not enough. “The river’s pretty wide, yet the bridge [Read More…]

Steelers, Panthers, Jaguars secure division titles. Broncos clinch AFC’s No. 1 seed

Aaron Rodgers and the Steelers sent Lamar Jackson and the Ravens home for the playoffs. The Panthers are NFC South champions for the first time in 10 years. The Broncos are the AFC’s No. 1 [Read More…]

Browns fire two-time Coach of the Year Kevin Stefanski after six seasons

BEREA, Ohio (AP) — The Cleveland Browns have fired coach Kevin Stefanski after six seasons. Stefanski is the fourth NFL coach fired this season, joining Tennessee’s Brian Callahan, the New York Giants’ Brian Daboll and [Read More…]

Kernels Tip Off New Era with First Games at Mitchell High School Gym

Travis Kriens/KORN News Radio Sports Director MITCHELL, S.D. — A long-anticipated new chapter for Mitchell High School athletics will officially begin this week as the Kernels basketball teams take the floor for the first games [Read More…]

American tourists stranded across the Caribbean after airspace closed for Maduro capture

Self check-in kiosk are blocked off at Rafael Hernandez International Airport in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico. (Yadira Hernandez-Pico/Bloomberg via Getty Images) (NEW YORK) — Despite the Federal Aviation Administration reopening the Eastern Caribbean airspace following the [Read More…]

Trial begins for former Uvalde officer charged in Robb Elementary shooting response

Crosses dedicated to the 21 victims of the 2022 mass shooting at Robb Elementary are placed in front of the school on Monday, Feb. 26, 2024 in Uvalde. (Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-Statesman via Getty Images) [Read More…]

Small local farms growing stronger roots in South Dakota

Bart Pfankuch/South Dakota News Watch STURGIS, S.D. – Driving up a dirt road to the small produce stand at Bear Butte Gardens just outside Sturgis, one would never imagine the incredibly diverse ways that the [Read More…]

How South Dakota lawmakers get around a law that ‘dictates’ increased funding for schools

Makenzie Huber/South Dakota Searchlight South Dakota Republican Gov. Larry Rhoden reminded lawmakers during his December budget address that state law “dictates” a minimum increase in education funding each year. But in the next breath, he recommended flat [Read More…]

Monday Sports: January 5, 2026

MONDAY SPORTS, JANUARY 5, 2025 MITCHELL KERNELS — Mitchell High School has announced designated parking for senior citizens and handicap-accessible vehicles at home basketball games. On game nights, the Northwest Parking Lot will be reserved [Read More…]

‘Avatar’ sequel kicks ‘Ash’ at box office once again, crosses $1 billion gross