Year: 2026
ABC Health News
Flu activity in US could continue to rise for weeks, top CDC epidemiologist says
STOCK PHOTO/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Flu activity could continue to increase in the U.S. over the next few weeks, according to a top flu epidemiologist at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. “There’s [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
Patrick Stewart, Ian McKellen represent the X-Men in new ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ teaser trailer
The logo for ‘Avengers: Doomsday.’ (Marvel) The X-Men take center stage in the new teaser trailer for Avengers: Doomsday. Marvel released the third teaser trailer for Avengers: Doomsday on Tuesday, and it stars Patrick Stewart [Read More…]
Ag News
Tractor Supply, National 4-H celebrate Paper Clover campaign raising $25 million
A fifteen-year partnership with the National 4-H Council and Tractor Supply Company has raised more than $25 million to support local 4-H programs nationwide. Jill Bramble, president and CEO of the National 4-H Council, says the [Read More…]
Ag News
Glufosinate-resistant waterhemp discovery doesn’t surprise agronomist
An extension agronomist says the discovery of glufosinate-resistant waterhemp in the U.S. didn’t come as a surprise. Meaghan Anderson is with Iowa State University and says, “I think we all know that we’ve been on [Read More…]
Ag News
Iowa farmer says corn yields surprised in 2025
A southwest Iowa farmer is reflecting on what he calls a good 2025 crop year. Mark Peterson tells Brownfield corn yields were a pleasant surprise. “We had another very successful crop year in my mind,” [Read More…]
Ag News
Limited pasture pushes Minnesota cattle operation to dry-lot strategy
A southwest Minnesota cattle producer says pastureland is difficult to acquire. Ryan Vos and his family operate a 2,000 head feedlot near Hadley. “We are in cropland, it’s funny because pastureland is so non-existent down [Read More…]
Ag News
Farm safety net changes could lead to higher ARC and PLC payments for farmers this year
The vice president of farm services with NAU Country Insurance says changes to the farm safety net program likely mean more payments coming to farmers later this year. Rich Morrison says the One Big Beautiful [Read More…]
ABC National News
New video released of person of interest in mysterious murders of dentist, wife
Columbus police released video footage of a person of interest walking in an alley near the the Tepes’ house in the early hours of Dec. 30, 2025. (Columbus Police Department) (COLUMBUS, Ohio) — Police have [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
In brief: ‘Mayor of Kingstown’ renewed for fifth, final season and more
Mayor of Kingstown has been renewed for a fifth and final season on Paramount+. The series, which stars Jeremy Renner and Edie Falco, was co-created by Taylor Sheridan and Hugh Dillon. The fourth season of [Read More…]
Ag News
A rather mild, generally tranquil early-January weather for most across the Heartland
Across the Corn Belt, snow in portions of the Great Lakes region—mainly from Minnesota to Michigan—is causing travel disruptions and increasing livestock stress. In contrast, mild, dry weather covers the southern tier of the Corn [Read More…]
Ag News
Rice, cotton prices stay under pressure
A market analyst says the rice and cotton markets remain under pressure as the New Year begins and it could stay that way awhile. Jamie Wilkerson with RCM Ag Services is based in southeast Arkansas. [Read More…]
ABC National News
Epstein files: 2 million records in various stages of review, DOJ says
Jeffrey Epstein is seen on the images released on December 19, 2025 by the US Department of State. (US Justice Department/Anadolu via Getty Images) (CHICAGO) — The Department of Justice said in a new court [Read More…]
ABC Health News
CDC changes childhood immunization schedule, removing universal recommendation for multiple shots
Members of the CDC’s Advisory Committee On Immunization Practices at the Center for Disease Control (CDC) headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia, US, on Friday, Dec. 5, 2025. (Megan Varner/Bloomberg via Getty Images) (NEW YORK) — The [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
Connor Storrie, Janelle James to announce The Actor Awards nominees
The Actor statue on display before the 24th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards at The Shrine Auditorium on Jan. 21, 2018, in Los Angeles, California. (Christopher Polk/Getty Images for Turner) Heated Rivalry star Connor Storrie [Read More…]
Ag News
Prevent nutrient leaching with conservation practices
A lot of research has been done to prevent nutrient loss by using different conservation practices. Dr. Matt Helmers with Iowa State University says it takes all of the tools and farmers buying into conservation [Read More…]
Local, Regional and National Sport stories
Tuesday Sports: January 6, 2026
TUESDAY SPORTS, JANUARY 6, 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…]
Local, Regional and National Sport stories
No. 10 Nebraska holds off Ohio State’s late rally to remain unbeaten with 72-69 win
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Braden Frager scored 15 points off the bench and No. 10 Nebraska held off a late rally by Ohio State to win 72-69 on Monday night. Rienk Mast added 12 points [Read More…]
Local, Regional and National Sport stories
Area High School Basketball Preview for Tuesday, January 6, 2026
A busy night of high school basketball is on tap Tuesday, Jan. 6th across the region as teams look to build momentum in the heart of the season. Mitchell Kernels boys will host Harrisburg at [Read More…]
Latest News
Dairy leader expects difficulty finding workers ‘if we don’t allow more laborers in’
Joshua Haiar/South Dakota Searchlight SIOUX FALLS — South Dakota’s dairy industry has grown rapidly over the past two decades, but an industry leader warned Monday that maintaining the momentum could depend partly on the number [Read More…]
ABC Politics News
Mixed messages from Trump and Rubio on who’s running Venezuela
Secretary of State Marco Rubio listens as President Donald Trump addresses the media during a news conference at his Mar-a-Lago club on Jan. 3, 2026, in Palm Beach, Fla. Joe Raedle/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Who [Read More…]