Steve Nedved
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May 01
Former UNC Charlotte student Trystan Terrell charged with murder after opening fire on classroom
Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department(CHARLOTTE, N.C.) — Two people were killed and another four injured after a gunman opened fire in a classroom on the campus at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte on Tuesday, the school’s last day of classes. Police identified the suspect as 22-year-old Trystan Andrew Terrell. He has been charged with …
May 01
Senators introduce Transporting Livestock Across America Safely Act
Legislation that would provide livestock haulers more flexibility has been introduced in the U.S. Senate. Livestock Marketing Association vice president of legislative affairs Chelsea Good says the Transporting Livestock Across America Safely Act offers a prescriptive solution to Hours of Service regulations that threaten the safety and welfare of animals in transit. “It would give …
May 01
Bankers report sheds new light on slumping ag economy
A report by the American Bankers Association shows U.S. ag banks increased agricultural lending by more than five percent in 2018. ABA’s research team examined the performance of the 1,700 banks that specialize in ag lending, which they define as banks whose ratio of domestic farm loans to total domestic loans is greater or equal …
May 01
Two Indianapolis circuit court judges shot in White Castle parking lot
iStock(INDIANAPOLIS) — Two Indianapolis circuit court judges were shot while in the parking lot of a White Castle early Wednesday morning, according to police. Clark County Judges Bradley Jacobs and Andrew Adams, who were visiting Indianapolis for a conference, were shot just before 3:30 a.m. following a disturbance that began in the parking lot, according …
May 01
Coming soon: Luke Combs unleashes the lead single from his sophomore album
ABC/Mark LevineIf you’ve been to see Luke Combs in concert, you’ve probably heard the North Carolina native’s next single. If you haven’t, you’ll get your chance next Wednesday. “Beer Never Broke My Heart” will premiere on country radio at 9 a.m. ET on May 8. It’s the lead single from Luke’s forthcoming sophomore album, and the namesake …
May 01
Flood Warning issued May 01 at 10:09AM MDT until further notice by NWS
…The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in South Dakota…Nebraska…Iowa…Minnesota… Big Sioux River below Dell Rapids Big Sioux River above Hawarden Big Sioux River At Akron Little Sioux River near Milford
May 01
Perdue indicates Japan “ag” trade deal could happen soon
U.S. Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue indicates a trade deal with Japan could be finalized within the month. “Maybe not a comprehensive type of bilateral trade negotiation, but certainly one that seals down the agricultural issues that we are very concerned about.” Speaking to reporters this week, he says a U.S.-Japanese agreement could happen by the …
May 01
Little change; wet pattern continues for the Heartland
Storminess across the nation’s mid-section will gradually shift into the South, East, and lower Midwest. Five-day rainfall totals could reach 1 to 5 inches or more along an axis stretching from central Texas into the lower Great Lakes region. In contrast, areas west of the Rockies will experience mostly dry weather and a gradual warming …
May 01
Soy Transportation leader encouraged by infrastructure talks
President Trump and Congressional Democrats agreed to a two-trillion-dollar infrastructure price tag Tuesday, and the Executive Director of the Soy Transportation Coalition is encouraged by the apparent progress in Washington. Mike Steenhoek tells Brownfield, “This intention, and that’s what it is today, it’s an intention, we would like for it to become an outcome and …
May 01
Seven-time nominees Dan + Shay are up for a big time at the BBMAs, with their pals the Jonas Brothers
ABC/Image Group LANot only are Dan + Shay up for seven trophies at tonight’s Billboard Music Awards — including two all-genre honors — they’ve also snagged a coveted performance slot on the show. While we don’t know what they’ll sing, we do know they’re teaming up with pop singer/songwriter Tori Kelly. “Tori’s been a friend for a few years now,” Dan …