Universal school meals end June 30, putting more pressure on families
At the end of June, waivers allowing the federal government to provide free school meals to all children will expire.
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Hundreds of South Dakota residents concerned about proposed carbon pipeline
The South Dakota Public Utilities Commission (PUC) has received hundreds of applications for party status as it decides whether a carbon capture pipeline should wind through the state.
From big farms to smaller producers, tracing the bird flu impact
At least two dozen states are seeing the bird flu virus quickly spread through commercial flocks on poultry-producing farms.
Spring starts with high fire danger across 10 states Sunday
Spring starts with high fire danger for a large portion of the central United States, including the eastern plains of Colorado.
Hurricane-force wind gusts in Colorado, dust storms in Kansas, tornadoes in Iowa in December – here’s what fueled a day of extreme storms
Extremely powerful winds swept across a large part of the U.S. on Dec. 15, 2021, hitting several states with hurricane-force gusts.
‘Build Back Better’ includes funding boost for farm conservation programs
The proposed Build Back Better bill is getting attention for a host of funding possibilities, including one area flying under the radar: sustainable agriculture.
Texas plastics company alleges unauthorized fees after winter storm in lawsuit against energy provider
A plastics company from Royse City, Texas, is suing Iowa-based MidAmerican Energy Services for allegedly passing through unauthorized fees to commercial customers who are on fixed-rate service plans.
Report: More states reopening with fewer restrictions
Iowa, Florida, Wyoming, South Dakota and Texas have the least coronavirus restrictions and have fully reopened, according to a new analysis of state regulated coronavirus restrictions.
Southern Colorado under a Red Flag Warning Monday for fire danger
A red flag warning for high fire danger has been issued by the National Weather Service for Monday and covers southeast Colorado along with the San Luis Valley. A fire weather watch remains in effect for all or parts of four additional counties in the east central portion of the state.
The warning is in effect from noon until 8:00 p.m. Monday.
High fire danger across 7 states Wednesday, late week winter storm still expected
High fire danger returns Wednesday, while concerns about a strong winter storm in Colorado for the weekend are increasing.
