Steve Nedved

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“Texas queen[s]” Kelly Clarkson and Maren Morris share the love on their socials

Columbia NashvilleKelly Clarkson is showing Maren Morris some love on social media. “Alright Maren Morris with your new album! Damn! Lovin it!” the original American Idol tweeted. “#RSVP is my new slow jam, don’t worry about it,” she added, referring to the sultry song of that name on Maren’s album Girl. She added, “Y’all need to check her new album out …

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Peoria Ag Lab removed from closure list in 2020 budget

Photo courtesy of USDA Representatives Cheri Bustos and Darin LaHood have announced the Peoria Ag Lab has been removed from the closure list and is recommended to be funded in President Trump’s FY2020 budget proposal. Bustos says the lab drives innovation for farmers, consumers and families across the country and calls the announcement a victory …

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Missouri River management is still a sore spot for Grassley

The way the U.S. Corps of Engineers is managing the Missouri River continues to be sore spot for Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley. Grassley says the flood control needs to be the Corps’ number one priority. “It’s getting the Corps to realize that they’ve got to put more emphasis on flooding than five or six other …

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Luke Combs, B&D, Strait, Miranda, FGL, Aldean, Kelly Clarkson & more set for superstar collaborations on the ACMs

Academy of Country MusicNext month’s ACM Awards will be packed with plenty of superstar collaborations. The popular ACM Flashbacks, which debuted last year, will return, with Luke Combs teaming up with Brooks & Dunn to do their track from REBOOT, “Brand New Man.” Miranda Lambert will duet with George Strait during a Flashback performance, and do a medley of her own biggest hits, too.  Kelly Clarkson will deliver …

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OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma reaches $270 million settlement related to opioid crisis

Pureradiancephoto/iStock(OKLAHOMA CITY) —  Purdue Pharma, the company that makes OxyContin, settled its first significant lawsuit on Tuesday related to its aggressive marketing of a painkiller that is part of the ongoing nationwide opioid epidemic. The settlement is for $270 million, according to a source with knowledge of the terms, with $200 million earmarked for an …

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What happens in a small town? Brantley Gilbert and wife expecting a daughter

ABC/Image Group LABrantley Gilbert and his wife Amber are about to be parents again. People magazine reports that the couple is expecting their second child, a girl. She’ll join big brother Barrett Hardy-Clay, who’s 16 months old. Amber and Brantley shared their gender reveal photos with People: They show the couple and Barrett pulling a …

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15-year-old girl mysteriously dead in LA; motive, suspects remain unknown: Sheriff

(KABC) People gather at a makeshift memorial for 15-year-old Samantha Bustos in Compton, Calif., March 25, 2019.(LOS ANGELES) —  A 15-year-old girl was found mysteriously dead in Los Angeles early Monday morning — and a motive and suspect in the case remain unknown. The body of Samantha Bustos was found in Compton at about 1:30 …

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Charges against ‘Empire’ actor Jussie Smollett dropped in emergency hearing

ABC News(CHICAGO) — When news broke of the alleged racist attack on a star from one of the most popular shows on television, it riveted everyone, drawing the nation into a heated discussion about race, politics and celebrity. But as the investigation continued, growing skepticism about Empire actor Jussie Smollett’s story added enormous pressure on …

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Flood Warning issued March 26 at 9:40AM MDT until further notice by NWS

…The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in South Dakota… East Fork Vermillion River Near Parker …The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in South Dakota…Minnesota… Firesteel Creek Near Mount Vernon

Flood Warning issued March 26 at 9:40AM MDT until March 29 at 7:30PM MDT by NWS

…The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in South Dakota… East Fork Vermillion River Near Parker …The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in South Dakota…Minnesota… Firesteel Creek Near Mount Vernon