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Pork could get more expensive in 2024 as pig farmers adjust to California's Proposition 12

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:40:54 GMT

PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) -- A shakeup on the pork shelves at your grocery store is coming as pig farmers prepare for the January 1 implementation of a California animal welfare law mandating larger space requirements for pigs, cows, and chickens.In Illinois, where the state's pork industry is the fourth largest in the country, it's a nearly $14 billion part of the state's economy, according to Illinois Pork Producers Association.Fourth-generation pig farmer Cheryl Walsh owns one of the state's more than 2,100 pig farms which will be impacted by the new law."Right now, the hardest part of my job is not knowing what the future holds for me and my family business," said Walsh, owner of Cowser's Family Sow Farm in Bradford.The Farm Animal Confinement Initiative, better known as California Proposition 12, requires sows to have at least 24 square feet of space with the ability to move and turn around. Most pregnant sows are kept in gestation stalls measuring two feet wide by seven feet long."T...

The Loop NFL Picks: Week 12

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:40:54 GMT

Bears at Vikings (-3½)Vikings star receiver Justin Jefferson stunned some of his most loyal supporters by claiming that his health is more important than fantasy football. It’s the surest sign yet that the injured player has been possessed by evil demons and might burn in the fiery pits of Hell.Pick: Vikings by 3PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – SEPTEMBER 14: Justin Jefferson #18 of the Minnesota Vikings fumbles the ball over the pylon for a touchback as he is tackled by Terrell Edmunds #26 of the Philadelphia Eagles during the second quarter at Lincoln Financial Field on September 14, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)Browns at Broncos (-2½)Denver safety Kareem Jackson has been suspended four games for his vicious helmet-to-helmet hit on Minnesota’s Josh Dobbs. The blow was so violent and damaging that the Vikings’ QB instantly reverted to being the old Josh Dobbs.Pick: Browns by 3DENVER, COLORADO – NOVEMBER 19: Quarterback Joshua Dobbs...

Gophers football vs. Wisconsin: Keys to game, how to watch and who has the edge

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:40:54 GMT

WISCONSIN vs. MINNESOTAWhen: 2:30 p.m. SaturdayWhere: Huntington Bank StadiumTV: Fox Sports 1Radio: KFAN, 100.3 FMWeather: 31 degrees, cloudy, 9 mph northeast windBetting spread: Wisconsin, -2Records: With a 37-3 loss to No. 2 Ohio State last week, the Gophers (5-6, 3-5 Big Ten) have lost three straight games. The Badgers (6-5, 4-4) ended a three-game losing streak with a 14-point comeback for a 24-17 overtime win over Nebraska last Saturday.History: With a win, Minnesota will possess Paul Bunyan’s Axe for a third consecutive time, a streak unseen for the Gophers since they won four in a row in from 1984-87. College football’s most-played rivalry sits dead even at 62-62-8.Key matchup: P.J. Fleck vs. Luke Fickell. Fleck is 3-3 vs. the Badgers, while Fickell has not played Minnesota. The rivalry between the two schools was rekindled off the field when Fleck accused Wisconsin’s new staff of negative recruiting last December. On the field, will Fleck call the necessary shots to get a po...

UCSO to establish mental health co-response team

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:40:54 GMT

ULSTER COUNTY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Ulster County Sheriff's Office has been awarded a $400,000 Community Orientated Police Services grant by the United States Department of Justice. The grant will go toward expanding the sheriff's office's Opioid Response As County Law Enforcement (ORACLE) team by establishing a crisis intervention and mental health co-response team by early 2024. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The team, known as Support and Advocacy through Frontline Engagement (SAFE), will aim to support the county's community response with operations such as following up on 911 calls related to intentional overdoses and behavioral health, connecting people in need to appropriate Department of Mental Health resources and providing behavioral health outreach to black, indigenous and people of color communities. The team will consist of clinical social workers, peer advocates and deputies trained in crisis intervention. Congr...

Would you want to cut down your own Christmas Tree in Shawnee National Forest?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:40:54 GMT

HAROLD, Ill – Cut down your Christmas tree in the Shawnee National Forest with the purchase of a Christmas tree permit. This special permit allows you to harvest a Christmas tree from designated sections of the Shawnee National Forest.Selecting the perfect Christmas tree can be an adventure. According to Recreation.gov, it's recommended to do a preliminary scouting hike to identify an area with a diverse array of red cedar trees before venturing into the woods with your saw. Additionally, consider the weather conditions and the location of the tree when deciding to cut it down. However, this isn't a "Home Alone" situation where you can simply cut off the top of the tree; there are guidelines to follow for legally cutting down a tree. Each permit allows the purchase of only one Eastern red cedar tree, and the selected tree cannot exceed 15 feet in height.Recreation.gov provides all the necessary details for cutting down a tree. The cost of obtaining a tree is only $5.00, making it a ...

One dead, one injured after Thanksgiving knife attack at Denver migrant encampment

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:40:54 GMT

A Thanksgiving Day knife attack at a downtown Denver migrant camp left one man dead and another person injured.On Thursday, the Denver Police Department investigated a stabbing in the Park Avenue and Lawrence Street area of downtown Denver near Coors Field around 11 a.m., with two people transported to the hospital with “unknown extent of injuries,” according to a tweet.By 3 p.m., an adult male victim had died at the hospital. No arrests have been made yet, and Denver police didn’t immediately respond on Friday with additional details on the stabbing, such as confirmation of the involvement of Venezuelan migrants specifically or updates on the suspect.But a KDVR journalist who was working on a separate story at the scene when the attack happened reported that a group of unhoused Venezuelan migrants in the area said a man with a knife had allegedly bothered them since Wednesday night, telling them that “they were not welcome here and for them to return to thei...

NFL picks: Thanksgiving leftovers, a former All-Pro for hire and a fun Week 12 AFC South matchup

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:40:54 GMT

Around the AFCPost-Joe. Joe Burrow’s season-ending wrist injury is a potentially conference-rattling development. The Bengals now go forward with Jake Browning as their guy and, at 5-5, are going to have to find a way to mount a strong finish without an MVP-caliber player running the show. That’s a tall task. Seems like a long shot at this point, especially in football’s toughest division. They start that journey as 1.5-point home underdogs against offensively challenged Pittsburgh.All-Pro for hire. Seemingly out of nowhere this week, Indianapolis waived three-time All-Pro linebacker Shaquille Leonard. He’s been hurt and his playing time diminished so far this year, but he’s been among the NFL’s very best defensive players for much of the past six years. For his part, he said he was shocked at the parting of ways. Now he’ll look around for another team to play for and already has several suitors.Highest perch. With the Chiefs losing Monday night, the current best record in the...

Comedian Tiffany Haddish arrested for DUI in Beverly Hills

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:40:54 GMT

Actress and comedian Tiffany Haddish was arrested in Beverly Hills early Friday morning for driving intoxicated after she allegedly fell asleep behind the wheel, authorities said.Officers responded to Beverly Drive and Dayton Way around 5:45 a.m. for a well-being check, the Beverly Hills Police Department confirmed to KTLA.Authorities said they received calls about someone stopped in the middle of Beverly Drive, apparently slumped over the steering wheel while the car was still running, according to TMZ. Host Tiffany Haddish attends the 2018 MTV Movie And TV Awards at Barker Hangar on June 16, 2018, in Santa Monica, California. (Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for MTV)The Los Angeles native and “Girls Trip” star was taken into custody and released a short time later. On Thursday, Haddish performed at The Laugh Factory in West Hollywood for the legendary comedy club's 43rd annual free Thanksgiving feast for the community. Haddish was also arrested for DUI in Atlanta last year.

3 scams that could ruin your Black Friday, Cyber Monday

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:40:54 GMT

Black Friday and Cyber Monday are two of the busiest shopping days of the year, and with the increase in shoppers comes the increased chance for shopping scams. Several ways scammers dupe consumers are through the use of fake stores, gift cards and shipping notifications, local law enforcement officials said. According to the Glendale Police Department, one tactic scammers employ is the use of fake stores to advertise great deals on social media. “When you click on the link it takes you to a lookalike website of a major brand,” Glendale police said. “However, the gifts you order will never arrive.” To avoid these types of scams, law enforcement officials recommend checking the spelling of the URL, as fake sites often have one letter that is off.  L.A. shoppers heading out early to snag Black Friday deals Fake gift cards are another common type of scam. “Scammers like to watch sites that sell gift cards,” law enforcement officials said. “They look for oppor...

Bacon could get more expensive in 2024

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:40:54 GMT

A shakeup on the pork shelves at your grocery store is coming as pig farmers prepare for the January 1 implementation of a California animal welfare law mandating larger space requirements for pigs, cows, and chickens.In Illinois, where the state's pork industry is the fourth largest in the country, it's a nearly $14 billion part of the state's economy, according to Illinois Pork Producers Association.Fourth-generation pig farmer Cheryl Walsh owns one of the state's more than 2,100 pig farms which will be impacted by the new law. California bacon law takes effect "Right now, the hardest part of my job is not knowing what the future holds for me and my family business," said Walsh, owner of Cowser's Family Sow Farm in BradfordThe Farm Animal Confinement Initiative, better known as California Proposition 12, requires sows to have at least 24 square feet of space with the ability to move and turn around. Most pregnant sows are kept in gestation stalls measuring two feet wide by seven...