Steve Nedved
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Jan 17
Michigan State interim president resigns after criticizing victims of sexual assault
wellesenterprises/iStock(EAST LANSING, Mich.) — Michigan State University’s interim president resigned on Wednesday amid backlash over comments he made about survivors of sexual assault. John Engler said he would step down, effective Jan. 23, after he appeared to criticize victims of the now-imprisoned gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar. The resignation came hours after Michigan State University’s board …
Jan 17
Dylan Scott is ready to get “rowdy,” as he unleashes the Nothing to Do Town Tour on America
CurbTonight, Dylan Scott sets his Nothing to Do Town Tour in motion with a sold-out show at New York City’s Gramercy Theatre. He tell ABC Radio, “I’m bringing Seth Ennis along, who also is a co-writer on ‘Hooked,’ and a good buddy of mine.” “It’s gonna be a lot of fun. I mean, I’ve done a headlining tour before, …
Jan 17
Winter Weather Advisory issued January 17 at 2:11AM MST until January 18 at 5:00PM MST by NWS
…Widespread Snow Expected On Friday… …WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 6 PM CST FRIDAY… * WHAT…Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches expected. Localized higher amounts are possible. * WHERE…Portions of central, east central, south central and
Jan 16
Winter Weather Advisory issued January 16 at 9:32PM MST until January 18 at 5:00PM MST by NWS
…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM CST FRIDAY… * WHAT…Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 7 inches expected. * WHERE…Portions of central, east central, south central and southeast South Dakota.
Jan 16
TSA chief: Financial hardships from shutdown prompting absences at major airports
martince2/iStock(WASHINGTON) — The head of the Transportation Security Administration acknowledged to his staff on Wednesday that frontline officers are increasingly calling out of work due to financial hardship caused by the government shutdown, spokesperson Michael Bilello told ABC News. The agency, tasked with securing the nation’s aviation system, reported an unscheduled absence rate of 6.1 …
Jan 16
American killed in Nairobi terror attack wanted ‘to help people,’ his parents say
KTRK-TV(HOUSTON) — The American who was killed in Tuesday’s terror attack in Nairobi, Kenya, was a loving son, brother and uncle who had traveled around the globe, helping entrepreneurs in developing countries grow their businesses, according to those who knew him. Jason Spindler, 40, was among more than a dozen people who Kenyan authorities say …
Jan 16
Parson says broadband access issues unacceptable
Missouri Governor Mike Parson laid out his priorities for the state in his first state of the state address Wednesday and they include expanding broadband in rural areas, “We currently have about 10 school districts and many rural communities that lack access to highspeed broadband and that is unacceptable!” Parson says he’s added $5-Million dollars …
Jan 16
Brazil soybean crop could shrink by as much as 16 million metric tons
Projections for the Brazilian soybean crop continue to fall off as dry conditions persist. U.S. Commodities president Don Roose (rose) says expectations have gone from as high as 128 million metric tons to 116 million. “But I tell ya, it won’t take a lot over the course of the next 15 to 20 days, if …
Jan 16
Hog futures pressured by weaker cash trade
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, cattle futures closed mostly higher ahead of widespread direct cash business and support from the steady to firm wholesale values at midday. Weather concerns are also present as much of the country is in for another round of winter weather. February live cattle closed $.87 higher at $127.82 and April …