Month: October 2023
ABC World News
‘Scary as hell’: Gazan describes fearful nights amid Israeli airstrikes
ABC News (GAZA) — When the sun goes down, many Gazans say they lie awake in fear. The only light they see comes from the airstrikes raining down around them, the booming sounds of explosions [Read More…]
ABC National News
Montana man to return home from weekslong hospital stay after bear bit off lower jaw
University of Utah Health (MONTANA) — A Montana man who survived a horrific bear attack and endured arduous surgeries to repair his jaw shared that he wanted others to keep on fighting as he prepares [Read More…]
Latest News
3M Embarks on $158 Million Expansion, Anticipates $400 Million Investment in South Dakota Plant
3M, one of South Dakota’s major employers with over 1,000 workers, held a groundbreaking ceremony this week for a substantial expansion project in Brookings. The $158 million investment, set to continue over the next three [Read More…]
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Judge Issues Preliminary Injunction in Sioux Falls School District Gymnastics Lawsuit
U.S. District Judge Charles Kornmann has issued a preliminary injunction in response to a lawsuit against the Sioux Falls School District, which had cut the gymnastics program. The ruling mandates that the school district cannot [Read More…]
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South Dakota Minimum Wage to Increase Jan. 1
PIERRE, S.D. – The state minimum wage will increase from $10.80/hour to $11.20/hour effective Jan. 1, 2024. The minimum wage is annually adjusted by any increase in the cost of living, as measured in the [Read More…]
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Gregory Man Sentenced to 50 Years in Prison For Manslaughter
PIERRE, S.D. — South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announces that Alec J. Dostal, Sr., of Gregory has been sentenced to 50 years in prison, with 20 years suspended, after he earlier had pled guilty but [Read More…]
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Momentum grows for more state child care funding
(Makenzie Huber/South Dakota Searchlight) South Dakota doesn’t invest much state money in child care — unlike several of its counterparts across the country — and existing subsidies for child care are underutilized. Unless that changes, South Dakota [Read More…]
ABC Business News
Real estate groups urged the Fed to stop rate hikes. Here’s why.
Grace Cary/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Major housing industry groups voiced “profound concern” in a letter this week urging the Federal Reserve to stop raising interest rates. The rare public admonishment from top business advocates — [Read More…]
ABC Business News
Family Dollar issues mass nationwide recall on toothpaste, vitamins, pain relievers and more
Paul Weaver/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Variety discount store Family Dollar recently initiated multiple recalls on products ranging from over-the-counter drugs to toothpaste sold at regional chains in nearly two dozen states. [Read More…]
Ag News
Nebraska hunters help feed the hungry
In the state of Nebraska, hunters have the opportunity to donate venison to those in need of food. On this episode of Brownfield’s Outdoor Adventures, Jordyn Riha with the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission discusses [Read More…]
ABC World News
‘Leave or face death’: Fleeing Palestinians speak out after Israel calls for northern Gaza evacuation
Majdi Fathi/NurPhoto via Getty Images (LONDON) — Fleeing Palestinians are facing fear and uncertainty after the Israeli military told all residents north of Wadi Gaza — 1.1 million people — to evacuate their homes within [Read More…]
Local, Regional and National Sport stories
9 Man Football Playoffs Start on Thursday
The No. 1 seed Parkston Trojans look to make another run to the 9AA state championship game after finishing the regular season undefeated. Parkston will host No. 16 Viborg-Hurley on Thursday and will have home [Read More…]
Local, Regional and National Sport stories
Three Undefeated Teams Head Into the 11B Football Playoffs
Three undefeated teams highlight the 16 team field in this year’s Class 11B playoffs. No. 1 Winner, No. 2 Deuel and No. 3 Sioux Valley all finished the regular season with 8-0 records. The 2022 [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
‘Ferrari’ stars Adam Driver and Penélope Cruz on becoming Enzo and Laura Ferrari
Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for FLC Director Michael Mann’s Ferrari biopic makes its North American premiere at the New York Film Festival on Friday, October 13. Prior to the premiere, stars Adam Driver and Penélope Cruz, who portray Enzo Ferrari and his wife, Laura, spoke at [Read More…]
Ag News
Short-season soybeans performing better in Wisconsin this year
More Wisconsin farmers are reporting better yields from their short-season soybean varieties this year. One of them is Shane Goplin, who farms near Osseo. “I think that with that dry August, later maturities just weren’t [Read More…]
Ag News
Mentorship program offered for organic farmers
A new mentorship program is helping farmers transition into organic production and paying them for their efforts. Katie Brandt with Michigan State University tells Brownfield young and beginning farmers are highly interested in working with [Read More…]
ABC World News
Grandson recounts seeing graphic video of beloved grandmother killed by Hamas terrorists
Courtesy Yoav Shimoni (NEW YORK) — Yoav Shimoni opened up to ABC News about the traumatic moment he saw a graphic video of his beloved grandmother lying on the floor of her home dying, surrounded [Read More…]
ABC World News
Hamas ‘Day of Rage’ protests break out in Middle East and beyond
Yawar Nazir/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Pro-Palestinian protests broke out across the Middle East and beyond on Friday after a former Hamas leader called on supporters to join in a “Day of Rage” amid the [Read More…]
ABC World News
‘Night again. Terror again’: Palestinian woman describes her life under siege
ABC News/Courtesy of Tala Imad Herzallah (LONDON) — Tala Imad Herzallah remembers every bombardment she has witnessed in her 21-year-old life in Gaza. At 1 p.m. last Saturday, she heard the pounding sound of a [Read More…]
ABC National News
Members of Congress ask Biden for clemency for Native American leader convicted of murder
Mahika Gupta, ABC News (WASHINGTON) — Thirty-three members of Congress are asking President Joe Biden to grant clemency to a Native American leader convicted of shooting and killing two FBI agents. Rep. Raúl Grijalva and [Read More…]
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