Articles by Clint Greenway
China trade deal pushed at least into June
It appears a meeting between President Trump and China’s President Xi might not happen until at least June. Various media outlets report the creation of a possible enforcement system to hold China accountable is a [Read More…] [Read More…]
Ohio senators standing up to Great Lakes Restoration Initiative cuts
Ohio Senators Sherrod Brown and Rob Portman are working together to restore support for the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative. Brown says President Trump’s budget proposes a 90 percent cut of $270 million to the initiative. [Read More…] [Read More…]
Pope Francis leads prayers for peace over hate at the Vatican
Franco Origlia/Getty Images(ROME) — As Pope Francis condemned the mass killing of 50 worshippers at two New Zealand mosques and led a prayer for the victims on Sunday in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican, [Read More…] [Read More…]
New Zealand man, 22, arrested for allegedly distributing video of mosque shootings
ABC News(CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand) — A 22-year-old man from New Zealand has been arrested in connection with distribution of the video recording of Friday’s tragic mosque shootings that killed 50 people. Brenton Tarrant, 28, who [Read More…] [Read More…]
At least three dead in shooting on Netherlands tram
ROBIN VAN LONKHUIJSEN/AFP/Getty Images(UTRECHT, Netherlands) — At least three people are dead and nine others are wounded after a suspect opened fire on a tram Monday morning, local authorities said. Utrecht Mayor Jan van Zanen [Read More…] [Read More…]
New Zealand man, 22, arrested for allegedly distributing video of mosque shootings
ABC News(CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand) — A 22-year-old man from New Zealand has been arrested in connection with distribution of the video recording of Friday’s tragic mosque shootings that killed 50 people. Brenton Tarrant, 28, who [Read More…] [Read More…]
Pope Francis leads prayers for peace over hate at the Vatican
Franco Origlia/Getty Images(ROME) — As Pope Francis condemned the mass killing of 50 worshippers at two New Zealand mosques and led a prayer for the victims on Sunday in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican, [Read More…] [Read More…]
Multiple people injured in shooting on Netherlands tram
ROBIN VAN LONKHUIJSEN/AFP/Getty Images(UTRECHT, Netherlands) — A shooting was reported on a tram in Utrecht, Netherlands, on Monday. Police say there are “multiple” injuries and have urged the public to stay away from the area. [Read More…] [Read More…]
Multiple injured following shooting on tram in the Netherlands
ROBIN VAN LONKHUIJSEN/AFP/Getty Images(UTRECHT, Netherlands) — Multiple people have been injured following a shooting on a tram in a residential neighborhood of the Netherlands, according to police. The shooting was reported just before noon in [Read More…] [Read More…]
Wingapalooza wows the crowd
Ten teams battled it out to claim the title of king of the wings during Saturday’s Wingapalooza at the Corn Palace. It’s the largest fundraising benefit for Mitchell Main Street and Beyond which works to [Read More…] [Read More…]
Mitchell Show Choir Classic a hit
Sixteen show choir groups from South Dakota, Iowa, Minnesota and Nebraska competed for top honors in this year’s Mitchell Show Choir Classic at the Performing Arts Center. Event co-chair Nikki Hobbe says about 1,400 people [Read More…] [Read More…]
Flood Warning issued March 17 at 9:54PM MDT until further notice by NWS
…The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in South Dakota…Iowa… Brule Creek near Richland Floyd River At Le Mars …The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in South Dakota…Iowa…Nebraska…Minnesota… [Read More…]
Flood Warning issued March 17 at 9:54PM MDT until further notice by NWS
…The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in South Dakota…Iowa… Brule Creek near Richland Floyd River At Le Mars …The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in South Dakota…Iowa…Nebraska…Minnesota… [Read More…]
Flood Warning issued March 17 at 8:59PM MDT until further notice by NWS
…Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity for the following rivers in South Dakota… Firesteel Creek Near Mount Vernon …Forecast flooding changed from Moderate to Major severity for the following rivers in South Dakota… [Read More…] [Read More…]
Flood Warning issued March 17 at 5:29PM MDT until further notice by NWS
…The National Weather Service in Sioux Falls has issued a flood warning for the following rivers in South Dakota…Minnesota… Iowa… Sixmile Creek near Brookings Big Sioux River near Trent N. Branch Pipestone Creek near Pipestone [Read More…]
‘Eggboy’: Teen cracks an egg over anti-Muslim Australian lawmaker’s head
iStock/chelovek(MELBOURNE, Australia) — An Australian lawmaker who has been condemned for making anti-immigration remarks hours after the New Zealand mosque attacks had egg on his face on Saturday. Literally. Fraser Anning, 69, a far-right Queensland [Read More…] [Read More…]
Powerball jackpot nears nears half a billion dollars in year’s largest prize yet
iStock(NEW YORK) — The largest Powerball jackpot so far this year keeps climbing: It closed in on half a billion dollars just in time for Saturday night’s drawing. At $495 million, the cash value of [Read More…] [Read More…]
Taliban peace talks reignite debate over whether US is negotiating with ‘terrorists’
iStock(KABUL, Afghanistan) — After nearly 18 years of war, the U.S. and the Taliban are deeply engaged in what was once unthinkable: peace talks. The militant group has killed countless American soldiers and even more [Read More…] [Read More…]
Abuse investigation underway at home of Chiefs’ star wide receiver Tyreek Hill
Nick Cammett/Diamond Images/Getty Images(OVERLAND PARK, Kan.) — A police investigation into the abuse of a child is underway at the home of Kansas City Chiefs star Tyreek Hill, according to police reports. Two police reports [Read More…] [Read More…]
USPS to release ‘Sesame Street’ stamps in honor of show’s 50th anniversary
USPS(WASHINGTON) — Sunny days, sweeping the clouds away, on their way to…the United States Post Service! The federal agency revealed this week that 16 iconic “Sesame Street” Muppets will be joining the ranks of new [Read More…] [Read More…]