Steve Nedved
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May 02
Over 100 arrested in massive Florida drug bust after monthslong investigation
iStock(ORLANDO) — Police in Florida issued arrest warrants for more than 100 members of a suspected drug gang on Wednesday and seized enough fentanyl to wipe out a large county. Dozens of them were taken into custody and bused to prison, including the six alleged ringleaders. The 104 arrest warrants concluded a monthslong investigation by …
May 02
Local Sports for Thursday May 2nd
The DWU Tiger baseball team, 22-21 overall, play fifth seeded Mount Marty College, 25-19 overall, in the GPAC Tourney at 3:00pm today in Seward Nebraska. The Tigers and the Lancers have split their four games played this season. Also, in the Tigers bracket is top seed Concordia who plays Doane. The other host bracket is …
May 02
Luke Combs, Florida Georgia Line, Kenny Chesney among country winners at Billboard Music Awards
Florida Georgia Line wins at the Billboard Music Awards; Todd Williamson/NBCLuke Combs and Florida Georgia Line were among the big country music winners at last night’s 2019 Billboard Music Awards, held at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, site of last month’s ACM Awards. Luke was the biggest winner of the night, scooping three awards: …
May 02
Thomas Rhett is taking his dad to work with him, as he spends his first full year headlining
The Valory Music Co.Since reigning ACM Male Artist of the Year Thomas Rhett is approaching superstar status, with all of his songs practically rocketing to the top of the chart, it’s surprising to realize 2019 is the first year he’s doing nothing but headlining. “This summer, this is gonna be my first year literally headlining the whole …
May 01
Billboard Music Awards complete winners list
Billboard/NBCUniversalThe Billboard Music Awards winners were revealed in ceremonies Wednesday night at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, and broadcast live on NBC. Here’s the complete list of winners: Top ArtistDrake Billboard Chart Achievement AwardAriana Grande Top New ArtistJuice Wrld Billboard Chart Achievement AwardAriana Grande Top Male ArtistDrake Top Female ArtistAriana Grande Top …
May 01
Survey: Most consumers know importance of animal proteins
A recent global survey finds most consumers recognize meat, fish and eggs as an important part of a healthy and environmentally responsible diet. They responded to Cargill’s ongoing Food-4-Thought survey, “We were excited to learn that 93% of the consumers talked about how important animal protein in their diet is to them and they believe …
May 01
Drennan retires from Missouri Dairy Association
Dave Drennan is retiring. Drennan began his career in the 1970s, serving soybean and corn growers before his work with the Missouri Dairy Association. “Twenty-three-and-a-half years of traveling the state trying to keep the dairy industry together and moving forward,” Drennan told Brownfield Ag News, taking a break from packing up files. Among Drennan’s proudest …
May 01
Bayer reviewing “significant” EPA decision
Bayer Crop Science calls the EPA’s finding that glyphosate does not cause cancer significant. In a statement, Bayer says it’s still reviewing the EPA’s interim decision but “firmly believes that the science supports the safety of glyphosate-based herbicides.” Bayer acquired RoundUp glyphosate herbicide when it merged with Monsanto. Several court cases have awarded judgments to …
May 01
New photos of Princess Charlotte released ahead of her 4th birthday
Pool/Max Mumby/Getty Images(LONDON) — Princess Charlotte is turning four and her parents, Prince William and Kate, shared three new photographs of the young royal to celebrate. The photographs of Charlotte, William and Kate’s middle child, were taken in April by Kate at the family’s Anmer Hall home in Norfolk, according to Kensington Palace. They show …
May 01
Red ink bleeds into ethanol mergers
A lack of profitability is leading to consolidation among ethanol refiners. Renewable Fuels Association CEO Geoff Cooper says it’s a result of tough times for the industry. “We have been in quite a rough patch here for a little while.” Mergers have increased as ethanol margins thinned amid the trade war with China and RFS …