Steve Nedved
Author's posts
Feb 23
Charges dropped against owner, designer of Verruckt waterslide where boy was decapitated in horrific accident
ABC News(KANSAS CITY, Kansas) — The owner and designer of what was billed as the world’s tallest waterslide have had all charges against them dropped on Friday in relation to the horrific death of a 10-year-old boy on the ride in 2016. Schlitterbahn Water Park owner Jeff Henry and designer John Schooley had been charged …
Feb 23
Teen jailed after calling 911 on himself to demand his own arrest for getting drunk at home
iStock/Thinkstock(VAN BUREN, Arkansas) — Police in Van Buren, Arkansas are still scratching their heads over one of the most unusual arrests they said they have made in years. On Thursday night, police received a call from an 18-year-old reporting underage drinking in his home – by him. “Basically he, I guess, was intoxicated and called …
Feb 23
Winter Weather Advisory issued February 23 at 2:26AM MST until February 24 at 5:00PM MST by NWS
…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 PM CST SUNDAY… * WHAT…Blowing snow expected. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph Saturday night and Sunday. * WHERE…Portions of east central and southeast South Dakota. * WHEN…From midnight tonight to 6 PM CST Sunday.
Feb 22
Soil Biology discussed at Nebraska conference
Soil biology. It’s not a new topic by any means, but it’s receiving much more attention these days. UNL Extension educator Keith Glewen says it was the main focus of the recent Nebraska Cover Crop and Soil Health Conference. “It’s a science that we’re learning more about as time goes on because of the technologies …
Feb 22
Winter Weather Advisory issued February 22 at 7:12PM MST until February 22 at 11:00PM MST by NWS
…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT… * WHAT…Snow, with periods of mixed precipitation. Additional snow accumulations up to 1 inch and ice accumulations of a light glaze. * WHERE…Portions of central, east central, south central and
Feb 22
Judge asks for a ladder and a visit to Statue of Liberty before sentencing protester who scaled base on July 4
johnandersonphoto/iStock(NEW YORK) — A New York federal judge wants a ladder and a visit to the Statue of Liberty before he sentences a woman who has come before his court. The woman in question is Staten Island resident Therese Patricia Okoumou, 44, who was arrested last July 4 for scaling the base of the iconic …
Feb 22
Missouri 4H joins in food insecurity relief efforts
Missouri Farm Bureau says it’s getting even more support for its year-round efforts to raise donations and awareness about the state’s food insecurity that affects one out of five Missouri children. Lucas Alexander is president of the Fordland Mighty Eagles 4H Club in Webster County and he addressed Farm Bureau members at their recent meeting …
Feb 22
Cattle, hogs mixed ahead of USDA numbers
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle futures closed firm in a narrow range ahead of widespread direct cash business and ahead of the USDA’s Cattle on Feed and Cold Storage reports. Feeder cattle futures were mostly lower ahead of the USDA reports. April live cattle closed $.27 higher at $128.87 and June live cattle …
Feb 22
Western Farm Show FFA Day benefits food bank
The Western Farm Show opened its three-day run in Kansas City Friday with a special day for agriculture youth. Show manager Ken Dean tells Brownfield the food donation drive that has become a tradition during the show attracts FFA students by the hundreds. Along with seeing exhibits, Dean says FFA members are offered leadership and …
Feb 22
It’s no bull: George Strait adds two Vegas dates during National Finals Rodeo
MCA NashvilleGeorge Strait has a new single, a new album on the way — and now two more dates in Las Vegas this year. King George is extending his Strait to Vegas run at T-Mobile Arena in 2019, adding shows on Friday, December 6 and Saturday, December 7. It’s a busy time in Sin City, as the dates …