Steve Nedved
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Apr 09
California residents feeling the pain at the pump
NithidPhoto/iStock(LOS ANGELES) — The entire country is now paying more for regular unleaded gas than this time last year, according to the Energy Department. In the past week alone, the price per gallon rose 5 cents nationally to $2.75. But in California, the hike has been even greater. Prices at the pump in the Golden …
Apr 09
New Nebraska FFA officers selected
A student from West Holt High School in Atkinson is the new president of the Nebraska State FFA organization. Kooper Jelinek was selected to that position at last week’s state FFA convention in Lincoln. The new state FFA secretary is Savannah Gerlach of Tri-County High School at DeWitt. Other members of the new state officer …
Apr 09
NW Iowa conditions ‘not much different than last year’
To northwest Iowa farmer Kelly Nieuwenhuis, this spring is starting to look a lot like last spring. “We’re saturated. It’s pretty wet. And the way the forecast looks, if we get this big snowstorm coming up here the middle of the week, it will be exactly like last year,” Nieuwenhuis says. “So we’ll be ready …
Apr 09
Critics seize on DC visit of Egyptian president to protest ‘power grab’
Sean Gallup/Getty Images(WASHINGTON) — As Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi prepares to meet with President Donald Trump in Washington, critics are using his visit to protest what they see as human rights violations and steps to further codify his authoritarian rule in Egypt. While Trump is expected to embrace the Egyptian leader, members of Congress in …
Apr 09
Local Sports for Tuesday April 9th
In a game that was supposed to be played in Sioux Falls but moved to Mitchell, it was a great battle between Mitchell and Sioux Falls O’Gorman at Cadwell Park last night. Mitchell just could not string solid at bats together to pull out a tough 3-2 loss against #5 OG. Mitchell recorded eight hits …
Apr 09
Doctor dragged off United flight after watching viral video of himself: ‘I just cried’
ABC News(NEW YORK) — The Kentucky doctor seen in a viral video being forcibly removed off an United Airlines flight has spoken publicly for the first time since the 2017 incident, telling ABC News that while the ordeal caused distress for him and his family, he doesn’t regret standing his ground because it caused the …
Apr 09
More severe storms targeting Southeast as Plains prep for blizzards
ABC News(NEW YORK) — Severe storms moved through the eastern U.S. Monday, from Florida to Maryland, delivering baseball-sized hail and winds of more than 60 mph. Meanwhile, a tornado was spotted in northern Alabama on Monday morning, as potential isolated tornadoes, large hail and damaging winds remain a threat Tuesday in the South and Southeast. …
Apr 09
Man accused of stealing from Kmart days after buying $8 million private island
Monroe County Sheriff’s Office(MIAMI) — A Florida man was arrested on Saturday for shoplifting at a Kmart, just days after he purchased a multi-million-dollar private island off Key West. Andrew Lippi, 59, was accused of stealing about $300 worth of household goods from a Kmart in Key West, where police said he purchased various items …
Apr 09
Waffle House good Samaritan shot to death paying for meals, handing out $20 bills
Alachua County Sheriff’s Office(GAINESVILLE, Fla.) — A good Samaritan was fatally shot over the weekend while handing out $20 bills and paying for meals at a Florida restaurant, according to police. Police arrested Ezekiel Hicks, 25, on murder charges early Sunday in the death of 41-year-old Craig Brewer, who was shot and killed at a …
Apr 09
‘The Voice’ recap: The contestants get coached out of their comfort zones
Trae Patton/NBCThe Voice coaches got their team members out of their comfort zones in the third week of the battle rounds Monday night. And while Blake Shelton bided his time, Kelly Clarkson and John Legend used their final steals to poach promising artists. Each coach enlisted help from a guest advisor during rehearsals: Charlie Puth for Team …