Steve Nedved
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Mar 16
Louisiana attempting to recoup $26M in accidental tax refunds
iStock(BATON ROUGE, La.) — A number of Louisiana residents unhappy with their tax return are about to get even more mad. The state announced that a computer error earlier this week accidentally gave some people double the refund they expected. And no, they will not get to keep it. Louisiana officials have already begun recouping …
Mar 16
Abuse investigation underway at home of Chiefs’ star wide receiver Tyreek Hill
Nick Cammett/Diamond Images/Getty Images(OVERLAND PARK, Kan.) — A police investigation into the abuse of a child is underway at the home of Kansas City Chiefs star Tyreek Hill, according to police reports. Two police reports in the past two weeks detail an investigation into allegations of battery, child abuse and neglect at the Overland Park, …
Mar 16
Flood Warning issued March 16 at 10:15AM MDT until further notice by NWS
…The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in South Dakota…Iowa… Skunk Creek Near Hartford Floyd River Near James Maple River at Ida Grove …The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in South
Mar 15
Grandin pleased to see leg conformation issues in cattle being addressed
Temple Grandin spoke this week at the National Farmers convention in Des Moines. Noted livestock consultant Temple Grandin says she’s glad the cattle industry is starting to address foot and leg conformation issues. Grandin says she’s been warning the cattle industry about those issues for several years. “Back in the late 80’s the pig industry …
Mar 15
NBB says more EPA waivers terribly disappointing
Another round of refinery exemptions has been granted by the EPA and the National Biodiesel Board is very disappointed. Kurt Kovarik with NBB federal affairs, says demand destruction for biodiesel is high and he uses the 2017 RVO of 2-billion gallons as an example, “With all of the refinery exemptions that have been granted right …
Mar 15
USDA’s steer price projection is up
The USDA’s projection of 1.5 percent beef production growth is not as much as previously anticipated. Outlook Board Chairman Seth Meyer says the lower estimate is for various reasons, such as more cows going to slaughter. “And I think you’ve got lighter carcass weights,” said Meyer, in comments provided by the USDA, “as we’ve seen …
Mar 15
USPS to release ‘Sesame Street’ stamps in honor of show’s 50th anniversary
USPS(WASHINGTON) — Sunny days, sweeping the clouds away, on their way to…the United States Post Service! The federal agency revealed this week that 16 iconic “Sesame Street” Muppets will be joining the ranks of new stamps being released in 2019. In a press release, USPS said the show is “one of the most influential and …
Mar 15
What to know about the Muslim community in New Zealand targeted by deadly attack
Fiona Goodall/Getty Images(CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand) — The terror attack in Christchurch, New Zealand, that left at least 49 people dead has sent shockwaves throughout the world. “What has happened in Christchurch is an extraordinary act of unprecedented violence,” New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern wrote on Twitter. “It has no place in New Zealand. Many …
Mar 15
ACM New Male Artist contender Jordan Davis to stop by “GMA” on Wednesday
ABC RadioThe first two singles from Jordan Davis have both gone to the top of the chart…but what will his next one be? As we wait to find out, the Louisiana native is set to perform his most recent #1, “Take It from Me,” on ABC’s Good Morning America on Wednesday. You can tune in to watch starting at …
Mar 15
30,000 fentanyl pills seized in Arizona drug bust
Department of Interior(PHOENIX) — The Interior Department announced Friday that agents on the department’s opioid task force seized about 30,000 fentanyl pills and other illegal drugs at U.S. points of entry on the Tohono O’odham Nation lands in Arizona. The Department of Interior’s Bureau of Indian Affairs launched an opioid task force with state, local …