Steve Nedved
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Jan 17
Maren Morris going global with her Girl: The World Tour trek
Jamie NelsonMaren Morris is setting out to prove that girls rule the globe this year, as she kicks off her Girl: The World Tour. The tour, which will take Maren to more than 40 U.S. and international tour stops, kicks off March 9 in Chicago, IL. Cassadee Pope and RaeLynn will switch off as opening …
Jan 17
Tens of thousands more federal employees called back to work
wildpixel/iStock(WASHINGTON) — As the longest-ever government shutdown reached Day 27 Thursday, the number of federal employees working without pay is up to 450,000 and could top half a million in the coming days, as the Trump administration continues to recall tens of thousands of workers after almost four weeks of shuttered doors at vital agencies. …
Jan 17
Flooding in California as East braces for massive winter storms
ABC News(NEW YORK) — Almost 6 inches of rain just fell in central California and the southern part of the state has seen more than 4 inches, resulting in flooding and rockslides reportedly hitting cars. Wind gusts of up to 98 mph also were reported in central California, and in the Bay Area, trees were …
Jan 17
Study shows crop rotation with alfalfa improves corn, soy yields
Joe Lauer Wisconsin farmers are learning about a long-term study into corn and soybean yields using different crop rotation schemes. University of Wisconsin agronomy professor Joe Lauer says their research shows higher corn yields after alfalfa. “During that time, you can get much better, longer-lasting, if you will, root channels for example. You can get …
Jan 17
Pence: North Korea taken no ‘concrete steps’ to dismantle nuclear program
Alex Wong/Getty Images(WASHINGTON) — North Korea has still not taken “concrete steps” to dismantle its nuclear weapons program, Vice President Mike Pence said Wednesday, ahead of a reported meeting between North Korea’s chief nuclear negotiator and top U.S. officials. The admission was a candid assessment from the Trump administration, seven months after the president’s summit …
Jan 17
Facebook removes more accounts linked to ‘coordinated inauthentic behavior’ in Russia
Facebook(NEW YORK) — Facebook has unfriended more fraudulent accounts tied to Russia. The social media giant, in a blog post credited to Nathaniel Gleicher, head of cybersecurity policy, said Thursday that it’s removed “multiple Pages, groups and accounts that engaged in coordinated inauthentic behavior on Facebook and Instagram.” The two operations discovered by Facebook originated …
Jan 17
Texas mayor resigns amid accusation of using city funds to see Michelle Obama
ABC/Lorenzo Bevilaqua(FOREST HILL, Texas) — A pair of Texas politicians resigned after they allegedly misused public funds to attend an event on Michelle Obama’s book tour. Forest Hill, Texas, Mayor Lyndia Thomas and Mayor Pro Tem Beckie Hayes submitted their resignations on Wednesday, ahead of a public hearing over alleged misconduct and expenses related to …
Jan 17
Mitchell city officials meet with Governor Kristi Noem
Mayors and City Administrators representing South Dakota’s first-class municipalities met with Governor Kristi Noem and Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg Wednesday in Fort Pierre. Mayor Bob Everson and City Administrator Stephanie Ellwein represented Mitchell. “The things that I was excited to hear about was they are taking a strong position with economic development and how they …
Jan 17
Police: Pair busted at airport for smuggling 159 pounds of marijuana
Metro Nashville Police Department(NASHVILLE, Tenn.) — If the four oversized checked bags don’t give you away, the drug sniffing dog will. Two men found that out the hard way at Nashville International Airport this week when they allegedly tried to smuggle 159 pounds of marijuana through the city on their way to Jacksonville, Florida. Trung …
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 …