Steve Nedved
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Mar 16
Plains, Upper Midwest dealing with record flooding
ABC News(NEW YORK) — Major, even historic, river flooding is occurring in parts of the Plains and Upper Midwest and will persist through the weekend and into early next week. There are still flood alerts due to river flooding from Kansas to Michigan. There are also flood alerts for parts of upstate New York and …
Mar 16
Alleged robber at Bellagio casino trades gunfire with police on Las Vegas strip
MGM Resorts International(LAS VEGAS) — An attempted robbery at the Bellagio Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas ended in a gunfight between police and the suspect late Friday. The suspect attempted to carjack someone at the valet, but was confronted immediately by four uniformed officers. The man turned and fired at least one shot in …
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 …