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IOWA
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SD–South Dakota-Film Incentives
South Dakota lacks incentives that could lead to movies set there to be filmed there
SUMMARY: Several movies that have been set in South Dakota haven’t actually been filmed there. South Dakota News Watch reports the state is one of only nine states without such tax or other incentives. A film released last month, “Americana” is set in South Dakota, but was filmed in New Mexcico, which has a minimum tax credit of 25%. The 2017 film “South Dakota” was filmed in Iowa. Supporters of the incentives say drawing film productions is good for the economy because production crews and extras can be hired locally and crews stay in local hotels and eat at local restaurants. An effort to create film incentives in South Dakota seven years ago failed.
WORDS: 1567 – MOVED: 09/18/2025 3:28 p.m. CDT
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KANSAS
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US–Jail Death-Kansas
Kansas deputy charged with murder in the death of a man in custody
SUMMARY: A Kansas sheriff’s deputy has been charged with murder in the death of an inmate who sustained broken ribs after his back was kneeled on after he was wheeled from the infirmary to his cell. A prosecutor said Thursday that deputy Richard Fatherley has been charged with second-degree murder and an alternative count of involuntary manslaughter in the July 5 death of 50-year-old Charles Adair. Wyandotte County District Attorney Mark Dupree provided no details. However, the autopsy said one officer knelt on Adair’s back during an altercation. Fatherley’s attorney says the second-degree murder charge requires the state to prove that the defendant showed an extreme indifference to life, but that this case did not meet that element.
WORDS: 706 – MOVED: 09/18/2025 7:06 p.m. CDT
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MINNESOTA
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SD–South Dakota-Film Incentives
South Dakota lacks incentives that could lead to movies set there to be filmed there
SUMMARY: Several movies that have been set in South Dakota haven’t actually been filmed there. South Dakota News Watch reports the state is one of only nine states without such tax or other incentives. A film released last month, “Americana” is set in South Dakota, but was filmed in New Mexcico, which has a minimum tax credit of 25%. The 2017 film “South Dakota” was filmed in Iowa. Supporters of the incentives say drawing film productions is good for the economy because production crews and extras can be hired locally and crews stay in local hotels and eat at local restaurants. An effort to create film incentives in South Dakota seven years ago failed.
WORDS: 1567 – MOVED: 09/18/2025 3:28 p.m. CDT
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US–Farm Aid
Willie Nelson and Neil Young highlight 40th Farm Aid concert
SUMMARY: Farm Aid celebrates its 40th anniversary Saturday in Minneapolis. The concerts, launched by Willie Nelson, Neil Young, and John Mellencamp in the farm crisis of the 1980s, continue to raise awareness about the plight of family farmers. Bob Dylan is a late addition to the program. They’ll be joined at the University of Minnesota by artists including Dave Matthews and Kenny Chesney. A labor dispute between the university and Teamsters almost scuttled the festival, but a deal was reached late last week. Farm Aid raises over $1 million annually. Nathaniel Rateliff, a returning performer, says the event highlights music’s power to unite across political divides.
WORDS: 870 – MOVED: 09/19/2025 7:39 a.m. CDT
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MISSOURI
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US-Election-2026-Redistricting-Indiana
Pete Buttigieg rallies against redistricting in home state of Indiana
SUMMARY: As mid-cycle redistricting advances in several states, former Secretary of Transportation and Democratic commentator Pete Buttigieg returned to his home state of Indiana Thursday to rally against GOP efforts there to redraw the congressional map. Buttigieg, who was mayor of South Bend, Indiana, before he ran for president in 2020, is a leading contender for the Democratic presidential nomination in 2028. While lawmakers in California, Texas and Missouri have voted to advance new congressional maps, Indiana Republican lawmakers have been much more hesitant to take action. President Donald Trump wants Republican states to redraw their maps to try and offset losses in the 2026 midterm election, which typically favor the party opposite to the one in power.
WORDS: 746 – MOVED: 09/18/2025 2:36 p.m. CDT
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US–Jail Death-Kansas
Kansas deputy charged with murder in the death of a man in custody
SUMMARY: A Kansas sheriff’s deputy has been charged with murder in the death of an inmate who sustained broken ribs after his back was kneeled on after he was wheeled from the infirmary to his cell. A prosecutor said Thursday that deputy Richard Fatherley has been charged with second-degree murder and an alternative count of involuntary manslaughter in the July 5 death of 50-year-old Charles Adair. Wyandotte County District Attorney Mark Dupree provided no details. However, the autopsy said one officer knelt on Adair’s back during an altercation. Fatherley’s attorney says the second-degree murder charge requires the state to prove that the defendant showed an extreme indifference to life, but that this case did not meet that element.
WORDS: 706 – MOVED: 09/18/2025 7:06 p.m. CDT
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NEBRASKA
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SD–South Dakota-Film Incentives
South Dakota lacks incentives that could lead to movies set there to be filmed there
SUMMARY: Several movies that have been set in South Dakota haven’t actually been filmed there. South Dakota News Watch reports the state is one of only nine states without such tax or other incentives. A film released last month, “Americana” is set in South Dakota, but was filmed in New Mexcico, which has a minimum tax credit of 25%. The 2017 film “South Dakota” was filmed in Iowa. Supporters of the incentives say drawing film productions is good for the economy because production crews and extras can be hired locally and crews stay in local hotels and eat at local restaurants. An effort to create film incentives in South Dakota seven years ago failed.
WORDS: 1567 – MOVED: 09/18/2025 3:28 p.m. CDT
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NORTH DAKOTA
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SD–South Dakota-Film Incentives
South Dakota lacks incentives that could lead to movies set there to be filmed there
SUMMARY: Several movies that have been set in South Dakota haven’t actually been filmed there. South Dakota News Watch reports the state is one of only nine states without such tax or other incentives. A film released last month, “Americana” is set in South Dakota, but was filmed in New Mexcico, which has a minimum tax credit of 25%. The 2017 film “South Dakota” was filmed in Iowa. Supporters of the incentives say drawing film productions is good for the economy because production crews and extras can be hired locally and crews stay in local hotels and eat at local restaurants. An effort to create film incentives in South Dakota seven years ago failed.
WORDS: 1567 – MOVED: 09/18/2025 3:28 p.m. CDT
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OKLAHOMA
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US–Obit-Brett James
Grammy-winning songwriter Brett James who co-wrote ‘Jesus, Take the Wheel’ dies in plane crash
SUMMARY: Grammy-winning songwriter Brett James has died in a plane crash in North Carolina. Authorities reported the crash on Thursday afternoon involved a small plane with three people aboard. There were no survivors. James, known for hits like “Jesus, Take the Wheel” and “When The Sun Goes Down,” was 57. The plane, a Cirrus SR22T, was registered to him, but it’s unclear if he was the pilot. The Federal Aviation Administration and National Transportation Safety Board will investigate. James, who left medical school for music, was inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2020.
WORDS: 433 – MOVED: 09/19/2025 10:09 a.m. CDT
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SOUTH DAKOTA
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SD–South Dakota-Film Incentives
South Dakota lacks incentives that could lead to movies set there to be filmed there
SUMMARY: Several movies that have been set in South Dakota haven’t actually been filmed there. South Dakota News Watch reports the state is one of only nine states without such tax or other incentives. A film released last month, “Americana” is set in South Dakota, but was filmed in New Mexcico, which has a minimum tax credit of 25%. The 2017 film “South Dakota” was filmed in Iowa. Supporters of the incentives say drawing film productions is good for the economy because production crews and extras can be hired locally and crews stay in local hotels and eat at local restaurants. An effort to create film incentives in South Dakota seven years ago failed.
WORDS: 1567 – MOVED: 09/18/2025 3:28 p.m. CDT
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US–Organic Sugar-Prices
Organic food prices could soar as US imposes import restrictions and new tariffs on specialty sugar
SUMMARY: The limiting of duty-free organic sugar imports and new tariffs are expected to cause the prices of all kinds of organic products from granola to yogurt to rise in the coming months. Industry officials say that could put some food manufacturers out of business. The Trump administration limited duty-free imports of specialty sugars in July and imposed a 50% tariff on Brazil, a major supplier of organic sugar. Since the U.S. produces almost no organic sugar, manufacturers are facing an estimated 34% increase in sugar costs. They say they will have to reduce profits, raise prices or halt production.
WORDS: 948 – MOVED: 09/18/2025 11:04 a.m. CDT
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SPORTS
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IOWA
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BBO–Cubs-Reds
Hunter Greene tosses first career complete game as wild-card chasing Reds blank Cubs 1-0
SUMMARY: Hunter Greene pitched a one-hitter and Will Benson drove in the only run with a fourth-inning double as the Cincinnati Reds beat the Chicago Cubs 1-0. Greene (7-4) struck out nine and walked one in his first career complete game. After retiring Michael Busch on a deep drive to the warning track for the first out of tghe n inth inning, he struck out Nico Hoerner and Ian Happ to end it. The victory helped Cincinnati stay within two games of the New York Mets for the third NL wild card. The Mets beat the Padres 6-1 on Thursday.
WORDS: 317 – MOVED: 09/18/2025 8:37 p.m. CDT
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KANSAS
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BBO–Mariners-Royals
Mariners’ rare challenge helps secure 2-0 win over Royals, tie Astros for first place in AL West
SUMMARY: Luis Castillo pitches six innings of three-hit ball, helping the Seattle Mariners beat the Kansas City Royals 2-0 on Thursday. This win puts the Mariners back into a first-place tie with the Houston Astros in the AL West. Those two have a three-game series beginning Friday night in Houston. Castillo outdueled Kansas City’s Stephen Kolek, who allows two runs, one earned, while pitching into the eighth inning. Jorge Polanco and J.P. Crawford drive in the runs for Seattle. Mariners manager Dan Wilson makes a successful challenge in the eighth inning, leading to Crawford’s run-scoring double.
WORDS: 403 – MOVED: 09/18/2025 3:35 p.m. CDT
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MINNESOTA
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BKL–WNBA Defensive Player of the Year
A’ja Wilson and Alanna Smith share WNBA Defensive Player of the Year award
SUMMARY: Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson was voted WNBA Defensive Player of the Year for the third time in four seasons. This year, she shares the award with Alanna Smith of the Minnesota Lynx. Both players received 29 votes from the 72 media members who participated. It’s the first time the award, first given in 1997, went to more than one player. Wilson led the league with 2.3 blocks per game. Smith was second in combined steals and blocks with 135. The Lynx captured the top seed for the playoffs, and the Aces were second.
WORDS: 313 – MOVED: 09/18/2025 4:34 p.m. CDT
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HKN–Wild-Kaprizov
Kaprizov renews fondness for ‘second home’ Minnesota despite starting Wild camp without new contract
SUMMARY: Kirill Kaprizov has begun training camp with the Minnesota Wild without a new contract. His current deal expires next summer. The 28-year-old left wing told reporters after practice that he’s not looking to leave the team. Wild general manager Bill Guerin said he’s not concerned about the negotiation process in light of a report last week that Kaprizov turned down an offer that would’ve been the highest-paying contract in NHL history. Neither Guerin nor Kaprizov would comment on the nature or the substance of the talks. Kaprizov said he’s simply trying to focus on hockey.
WORDS: 693 – MOVED: 09/18/2025 5:24 p.m. CDT
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MISSOURI
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BBO–Mariners-Royals
Mariners’ rare challenge helps secure 2-0 win over Royals, tie Astros for first place in AL West
SUMMARY: Luis Castillo pitches six innings of three-hit ball, helping the Seattle Mariners beat the Kansas City Royals 2-0 on Thursday. This win puts the Mariners back into a first-place tie with the Houston Astros in the AL West. Those two have a three-game series beginning Friday night in Houston. Castillo outdueled Kansas City’s Stephen Kolek, who allows two runs, one earned, while pitching into the eighth inning. Jorge Polanco and J.P. Crawford drive in the runs for Seattle. Mariners manager Dan Wilson makes a successful challenge in the eighth inning, leading to Crawford’s run-scoring double.
WORDS: 403 – MOVED: 09/18/2025 3:35 p.m. CDT
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FBN–Tush Push-Missed Call
NFL: Eagles should’ve been penalized for a false start on a tush-push conversion vs. the Chiefs
SUMMARY: The NFL said in a training video to officials that the Philadelphia Eagles should have been penalized for at least one false start when they used the tush push against the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 2. Ramon George, the NFL’s vice president of officiating training and development, highlighted a missed false start by Eagles right guard Tyler Steen on a third-and-1 with 5:34 left in the third quarter and Philadelphia leading 20-10. The Eagles won the Super Bowl rematch 20-17.
WORDS: 355 – MOVED: 09/19/2025 12:27 a.m. CDT
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FBN–On Football-Chiefs’ Run
It’s premature to count out Andy Reid, Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs: Analysis
SUMMARY: Tom Brady was finished. Bill Belichick couldn’t coach anymore. The New England Patriots’ run of dominance had ended. Those were the premature headlines and hot takes after the “We’re on to Cincinnati” game 11 years ago. Now, it’s the Chiefs hearing similar questions. The Chiefs are in an unfamiliar position at 0-2 for the first time since that 2014 season, the last time they didn’t win a division title. The offense is struggling and their decade of reign over the AFC West is in a precarious position. Like Belichick and Brady when they faced criticism in 2014, Andy Reid and Patrick Mahomes are 3-2 in Super Bowls together.
WORDS: 959 – MOVED: 09/19/2025 1:04 a.m. CDT
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OKLAHOMA
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FBC–Tradition Glimpse-Boomer Schooner
Oklahoma’s Sooner Schooner: A mascot with a storied past and unforgettable moments
SUMMARY: Oklahoma’s iconic mascot, the Sooner Schooner, has been running onto the field after Oklahoma scores at home games since 1964. The covered wagon became Oklahoma’s official mascot in 1980. It’s pulled by ponies named Boomer and Sooner. The Schooner has had its share of mishaps, including a 15-yard unsportsmanlike conduct penalty in the 1985 Orange Bowl and tip-overs in 1993 and 2019. Despite these, Sooner fans love the Schooner and its representation of their state. Former Oklahoma coach Barry Switzer is among those who appreciates its longevity and the affinity the fans have for it.
WORDS: 914 – MOVED: 09/19/2025 10:47 a.m. CDT
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