Steve Nedved
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Mar 20
Down Under with Michael Ray: Cute koalas, Carly and love for “One that Got Away”
ABC/Randy HolmesMichael Ray’s “One that Got Away” is nearing the top of the country chart in the U.S., but it’s clearly a huge hit in Australia as well. The Florida native posted the proof on social media on Wednesday, showing the crowd Down Under drowning him out as he sang his hit at the CMC Rocks festival. …
Mar 20
Controversial power line clears regulatory hurdle
The Missouri Public Service Commission has approved the controversial Grain Belt Express transmission line that would cross the northern part of the state. The $2.3 billion high-voltage power line that would deliver wind energy to eastern states awaits approval in Kansas and Illinois. Some landowners oppose the plan and argue that their property could be …
Mar 20
Minnesota farmer hopeful fieldwork can start soon
A Minnesota farmer is hopeful fieldwork in his area will be underway a month from now. Brian Thalmann grows corn and soybeans west of the Twin Cities. “After seeing the melting the last few days, I think that is achievable in our part of the state. The further west you go and further south you …
Mar 20
Ohio Farm Bureau members discuss priorities in D.C.
Ohio Farm Bureau President Frank Burkett says the organization’s 73rd annual trip to D.C. highlighted the importance of meeting with lawmakers. “It represents the grassroots of our organization and the grassroots is the strength of our organization,” he says. “As we look at Ohio and other state farm bureau organizations that are here this week …
Mar 20
Riot police to patrol Miami Beach for remainder of spring break due to rowdy crowds: Reports
travelview/iStock(MIAMI) — The Miami Beach Police Department is beefing up the number of officers to patrol crowds for the remainder of spring break after several incidents involving alcohol-induced revelers have caused chaos in the city, according to reports. On Tuesday, Miami Beach officials held an emergency meeting to address the alcohol-induced antics the partiers have …
Mar 20
Tropical cyclone leaves parts of Mozambique under water, kills over 200
Tafadzwa Ufumeli/Getty Images(LONDON) — Mozambique’s president declared three days of national mourning on Wednesday as the southeast African country struggles to recover from a powerful cyclone that has claimed dozens of lives, submerged villages and washed away homes. Tropical cyclone Idai made landfall near the port city of Beira late last Thursday and slowly moved …
Mar 20
Founder of Jelly Belly releases cannabis-infused jelly beans
Garrett Aitken/iStock(NEW YORK) — Jelly bean aficionados will now be able to get high with something stronger than a sugar rush. The creator of one of the most recognized brands of jelly beans has debuted a line of cannabis-infused sweets for candy lovers to enjoy. Last month, “Candyman” David Klein, responsible for the creation of …
Mar 20
Local Polar Plunge to benefit South Dakota Special Olympics set for Friday
Special Olympics South Dakota and Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics are calling on all Mitchell area residents with daring souls and warm hearts, willing to brave the cold for the Polar Plunge for Special Olympics on Friday, March 22nd. With last year being Special Olympics South Dakota’s 50th Anniversary, the organization is excited …
Mar 20
“Every Mile a Memory”: Dierks Bentley to play free Nashville concert during NFL Draft and St. Jude Marathon
ABC/Image Group LADierks Bentley’s the latest country star to be drafted by the NFL. While he won’t be hitting the football field anytime soon, he’ll be doing a free concert next month when the NFL Draft comes to Nashville, just like Tim McGraw. Both shows will take place on the Draft Main Stage at First and …
Mar 20
New Lion Air details raise questions about pilot training on Boeing 737 MAX as wait on Ethiopian Airlines crash cause continues
Yin Liqin/China News Service/VCG via Getty Images(WASHINGTON) — More details emerged on Wednesday about last year’s Boeing 737 MAX 8 crash in Indonesia, further exposing what experts say was a lack of pilot training on the plane’s suspect flight management system as the delay continued in releasing critical information about what might have caused a …