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Mar 29
Young Nebraska farmer remains optimistic despite latest round of Missouri River flooding
Quentin Connealy of Tekamah, Nebraska A young Nebraska farmer says he’s trying to stay optimistic after the latest round of Missouri River flooding. Quentin Connealy farms next to the river, near Tekamah, Nebraska. He grew up here, so he’s used to occasional flooding, but he says it seems to be happening with more frequency. “Seems …
Mar 29
‘I’m shaking… this murderer is walking free:’ Suspected ‘Ripper Crew’ member released from prison
jessekarjalainen/iStock(CHICAGO) — Thomas Kokoraleis — a suspected member of Chicago’s “Ripper Crew” who went to prison for a woman’s 1982 murder — is now a free man. Kokoraleis, 58, convicted of the murder of 21-year-old Lorraine “Lorry” Ann Borowski, was released from Illinois Department of Corrections custody Friday morning, Illinois Department of Corrections spokeswoman Lindsey …
Mar 29
It “Feels Like” the “Brothers” of LOCASH will keep the “Party” going
BBRYou know it “Feels Like a Party” when you’re willing to get up outrageously early to perform. That’s exactly what LOCASH did on Friday, celebrating the long-awaited release of their new album, Brothers, on ABC’s Good Morning America. The title of the record is both a nod to the close relationship between Preston Brust and Chris Lucas and a track on the …
Mar 29
Anti-stall system was activated before Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 737 MAX crash: Sources
Mario Tama/Getty Images(WASHINGTON) — Officials investigating the Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 737 MAX crash believe that a new automated stall-prevention system was activated before the plane dived into the ground, two sources briefed on the investigation told ABC News. The automated system — known as Maneuvering Characteristics Augmentation System, or MCAS — is suspected to have …
Mar 29
“Knockin’ Boots” is just the beginning: Luke Bryan to deliver new album before the end of the year
ABC/Image Group LALuke Bryan’s new single, “Knockin’ Boots,” was a surprise to almost everyone, but there’s even more to come: Fans can expect an entire new album before the end of the year. Even though Luke recently told ABC Radio he’s newly energized about writing — after a self-imposed hiatus because of the demands of American Idol — this …
Mar 29
City plans to lease Main Street property to Mitchell Area Development Corporation
The City of Mitchell is looking to lease the former Northwestern Energy Building at 514 North Main to the Mitchell Area Development Corporation. The City Council will consider a resolution to do so at its Monday meeting and set the date for a public hearing. Development Corporation executive director Mark Vaux says the plan has …
Mar 29
Watch now: Midland revives the line dance with “Mr. Lonely”
ABC/Image Group LAIf you wonder how serious Midland is about their retro vibe, all you need to do is check out the lead single from their forthcoming sophomore album: “Mr. Lonely” opens with a Dwight–Yoakam-inspired guitar lick and even has its own line dance. “Long live the blues/They’re keeping me in business/Someone to dance/Someone to party/Whatever they need …
Mar 29
Chicago’s suspected ‘Ripper Crew’ member and convicted murderer Thomas Kokoraleis was released from prison
jessekarjalainen/iStock(CHICAGO) — Thomas Kokoraleis — a suspected member of Chicago’s “Ripper Crew” who went to prison for a woman’s 1982 murder — is now a free man. Kokoraleis, 58, was released from Illinois Department of Corrections custody Friday morning, Illinois Department of Corrections spokeswoman Lindsey Hess told ABC News in an email. “Kokoraleis completed his …
Mar 29
Flood Warning issued March 29 at 10:54AM MDT until further notice by NWS
…The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in South Dakota…Minnesota… Sixmile Creek near Brookings Flandreau Creek Near Flandreau N. Branch Pipestone Creek near Pipestone …The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in South
Mar 29
Flood Warning issued March 29 at 10:54AM MDT until March 31 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS
…The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in South Dakota…Minnesota… Sixmile Creek near Brookings Flandreau Creek Near Flandreau N. Branch Pipestone Creek near Pipestone …The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in South