Steve Nedved
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Dec 20
Dylan Scott plays Santa Claus this holiday season
Brittany WilsonChristmas came early for 70 families in Louisiana, thanks to Dylan Scott. The “My Girl” singer played Santa Claus on Wednesday when he shared gifts with local residents that he purchased from the money raised from his inaugural Bayou Stock concert earlier this year. Bayou Stock raised over $30,000 for Northeast Louisiana kids in need. …
Dec 20
Investigation identifies 500 Catholic priests and clergy accused of sex abuse in Illinois
Gregory_DUBUS/iStock(NEW YORK) — A new investigation by the Illinois attorney general’s office has identified 500 priests and clergy members with credible claims of sexual abuse against them, all of whom have not been previously identified by church officials and some of whom are still active within the church. On Wednesday, outgoing Illinois Attorney General Lisa …
Dec 20
‘I did not see this day coming’: DNA leads to arrest exactly 39 years after teen girl stabbed to death, police say
Linn County Sheriff(CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa) — On Dec. 19, 1979, Michelle Martinko, 18, left a school banquet and drove her family’s car to the Westdale Mall in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, to buy a winter coat, Cedar Rapids police said. The next day, she was found stabbed to death in the mall parking lot. This “tragic …
Dec 20
NCGA is pleased with farm bill
President Trump is signing the farm bill this afternoon in a ceremony at the White House. Among those in attendance is National Corn Growers Association president Lynn Chrisp. He says it’s a relief to have the farm bill done. “Just to have a little certainty headed into the holidays here,” Chrisp says. “It’s one less …
Dec 20
Groups say agriculture must be part of U.S.-EU deal
A coalition of food and ag groups says any trade deal between the U.S. and the European Union must include agriculture. In a letter, more than 50 organizations led by the National Pork Producers Council say a trade deal must also address EU’s restrictive tariff and non-tariff barriers. Maria Zieba is the director of international …
Dec 20
Dairy Task Force to continue under new Wisconsin Governor
The Wisconsin Dairy Task Force will continue its work in 2019 and under the new administration. Wisconsin’s Governor-Elect Tony Evers tells Brownfield he might push for the task force’s recommendations sooner. “We’ll continue it, and I think we’re going to try to accelerate its work, frankly. I think it’s an important group and it’s brought …
Dec 20
Burglary suspect sought
On December, a residence in rural Davison County was burglarized. During the Burglary, a safe from the residence was stolen. The safe contained personal documents, savings bonds and checks. Surveillance video was obtained from local banks of an individual that maybe connected. The Davison County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance to identifying …
Dec 20
Mitchell Chamber of Commerce re-configures CVB Director position
The Mitchell Chamber of Commerce is re-configuring its Convention Visitors Bureau Director position. Executive Director Mark Vaux evaluated all positions within the Chamber when he came on board. He discovered duplicating efforts in the CVB area and decided to take a different approach. “Just a more stream-lined, better use of talents, resources and it makes …
Dec 20
Garth Brooks sells over 100K tickets for 2019 Minneapolis tour stops
ABC RadioGarth Brooks clearly has a massive number of fans in Minnesota. The singer has reportedly sold over 100,000 tickets for his upcoming two concert dates set for U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis next year. The country superstar announced that he’ll return to Minneapolis for the first time in over four years for a concert on …
Dec 20
DHS Secretary Nielsen says asylum seekers will be forced to wait in Mexico
VallarieE/iStock(WASHINGTON) — The U.S. has reached a deal with the Mexican government to force asylum seekers at its southern border to remain in Mexico while they wait to bring their case before an American immigration judge, the Trump administration announced Thursday. The move comes as the Trump administration has faced setbacks in court for hardline …
