Steve Nedved
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Dec 13
Two investigations underway into controversial London police ramming tactic
Metropolitan Police(LONDON) — A controversial tactic in which police in London use specially-trained drivers to ram criminals on scooters has triggered two separate investigations after the criminals had suffered “serious” injuries. The Metropolitan Police released footage last month of the policy, known as “contact tactics,” in action. The aggressive tactic is used in the hope …
Dec 13
Blake Shelton and Keith Urban to ring in 2019 on NBC
ABC/Mark LevineBlake Shelton and Keith Urban will both be ringing in 2019 on TV this December 31. As previously announced, Keith will join the NBC’s New Year’s Eve telecast live from Nashville, where he’ll be performing at the annual Music City Midnight New Year’s Eve event. Blake’s pal and fellow Voice coach Kelly Clarkson is set to sing as well, along with Diana Ross and John Legend. Carson Daly will host …
Dec 13
Severe storms to move east with flooding possible in Southeast
ABC News(NEW YORK) — The storm that dumped over a foot of snow from Washington to Colorado over the past two days is continuing to push east on Thursday. Numerous states from the east to west are under flood, snow and high wind alerts. The storm system will move into the Southern Plains on Thursday, …
Dec 13
Indiana police officer killed in high-speed chase
Benjamin Eads, of Freedom, Ind., is pictured in this mugshot. Credit: Indiana State Police(CHARLESTOWN, Ind.) — A police officer in southeastern Indiana was killed in a high-speed chase Wednesday night, authorities said. The pursuit began in Clark County when Sgt. Benton Bertram of the Charlestown Police Department attempted to pull over a teal colored 1998 …
Dec 13
Indiana middle school shooting leaves teen suspect dead, no students injured: Police
ChiccoDodiFC/iStock(RICHMOND, Ind.) — A teenage suspect is dead after a shooting at an Indiana middle school Thursday morning, police said. No other students were reported to be injured from the incident at Dennis Intermediate School in Richmond, the Indiana State Police said. Police said more information about the incident would be shared with reporters. Story …
Dec 13
Nutrient management preparations for 2019
An agronomist says farmers have more resources than ever before to make the best fertility decisions specific to every acre. Jon Zuk with Winfield United tells Brownfield farmers need to gather as much information as possible when putting together a nutrient management plan. Continue reading Nutrient management preparations for 2019 at Brownfield …
Dec 13
Local Sports for Thursday December 13th
With a huge top three match-up waiting on Saturday afternoon, there was not a let down at all last night as the #1 ranked in NAIA DWU Tiger women rolled Dakota State University in the Palace 93-63 to stay undefeated on the season. Kynedi Cheeseman surpassed a milestone last night. Cheeseman secured 1,000 points in …
Dec 13
Severe storms continue to move east with flooding possible in Southeast
ABC News(NEW YORK) — The storm that dumped over a foot of snow from Washington to Colorado over the past two days is continuing to push east on Thursday. Numerous states from the east to west are under flood, snow and high wind alerts. The storm system will move into the Southern Plains on Thursday, …
Dec 13
Apple announces $1 billion campus in Texas
PeskyMonkey/iStock(AUSTIN, Texas) — Apple is expanding its presence in the U.S. as a part of a billion-dollar investment that the company said would generate at least 5,000 new jobs. The iPhone maker will build a new $1 billion campus in Austin, Texas, and open new offices in Seattle, San Diego and Culver City, California, to …
Dec 13
Report: For third straight year, Turkey jailed more journalists than any other country
bedo/iStock(NEW YORK) — Even as Turkish leaders call for an international inquiry into Saudi Arabian journalist Jamal Khassogi’s murder, the Committee to Project Journalists found the Turkish government to be the world’s biggest jailer of journalists for the third consecutive year, according to a newly released report. According to the global press freedom watchdog’s Annual …