Steve Nedved
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Apr 30
Chris Young promises his ‘Raised on Country’ record will be worth the wait
RCA Nashville Chris Young celebrated his eleventh career number one, “Hangin’ On,” Monday at a party at BMI in Nashville. The Murfreesboro, Tennessee native also opened up about his next album, which is likely to be called Raised on Country, just like his current, top-twenty single. “I think top to bottom, I think it’s my …
Apr 30
Flood Warning issued April 30 at 8:18AM MDT until further notice by NWS
…The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in South Dakota…Nebraska…Iowa…Minnesota… Big Sioux River Near Brookings Big Sioux River below Dell Rapids Big Sioux River At Sioux Falls North Cliff Big Sioux River above Hawarden
Apr 30
Jake Owen and girlfriend salute Willie as they welcome daughter Paris Hartley Owen
JakTommaso Boddi/Getty Imagese Owen will always remember April 29 — not just because it’s Willie Nelson’s birthday, but because that’s the day he became a dad for the second time. On Twitter Monday, Jake wrote, “It’s a Willie great day!! Well Happy Birthday to @WillieNelson born on this day April 29th, 1933. Also, happy birthday …
Apr 30
Cambridge University launches study into its past links to slavery
RollingEarth/iStock(LONDON) — The University of Cambridge announced Tuesday that it will begin a two-year investigative study into the school’s “dark phase of human history” of slavery. The study will look into how Britain’s colonial era shaped the university, including scholarship contribution, gifts and how the school has contributed to slavery in general. The university’s vice-chancellor, …
Apr 30
Local Sports for Tuesday April 30th
Head coach Luke Norden called last night’s spring high school baseball game a game they beat themselves in Brandon against the top ranked team in Class A baseball. Mitchell kicked the ball around and committed four errors and the Mitchell pitching staff walked six as Mitchell lost 7-6 after Brandon Valley staged a fifth-inning comeback …
Apr 30
Ohio FFA Convention kicks off Thursday
The 90th Ohio FFA Convention kicks off Thursday. Ohio FFA State President Kolesen McCoy says the convention is a time to highlight the accomplishments of students. “It’s a cool opportunity because once you go there you realize what you are part of considering you walk int a room that’s filled with 8,000-9,000 people wearing the …
Apr 30
Trump, family sue banks to prevent financial documents from being given to Congress
MoreISO/iStock(NEW YORK) — President Donald Trump, along with his family and the Trump Organization, have filed a lawsuit in federal court in New York against Deutsche bank and Capitol One to prevent them from turning over documents about the Trumps and their business to Congress. Attorneys representing Trump and his family call the subpoenas issued …
Apr 30
Company slammed for ‘preferably Caucasian’ job posting
KLH49/iStock(NEW YORK) — A Virginia-based IT recruiting firm was under fire on Monday over a job posting that was seeking “preferably Caucasian” applicants. Cynet Systems made the controversial request in an online advertisement for a pharmaceutical accounts manager position in Tampa, Florida. “Preferably Caucasian who has good technical background including knowledge of RPA,” the job …
Apr 30
Thousands protest after proposed changes to Hong Kong’s extradition law
pawel.gaul/iStock(HONG KONG) — Thousands took to the streets in Hong Kong to protest against the government’s proposal to change an extradition law, which would allow individuals to be sent to mainland China for trial. The largest demonstration in the city since the 2014 Umbrella Movement, the organizers said about 130,000 attended the protest on Sunday, …
Apr 30
Indian army tweets photo of ‘Yeti’ footprints from deep in the Himalayas
ADG PI Indian Army/Twitter(LONDON) — The Indian army claimed via Twitter to have seen footprints belonging to the “Yeti,” the “elusive snowman” of Nepalese folklore, sparking ridicule on social media. “For the first time, an #IndianArmy Moutaineering Expedition Team has sited Mysterious Footprints of mythical beast ‘Yeti’ measuring 32×15 inches close to Makalu Base Camp …