Month: October 2023

ABC News (NEW YORK) — The trial of Sam Bankman-Fried, FTX founder and former crypto billionaire, is set to begin Tuesday with jury selection after federal prosecutors accused him of orchestrating one of the largest [Read More…]

Autoworkers strike has cost US economy nearly $4B, report says

Patrick T. Fallon/AFP via Getty Images (NEW YORK) — An ongoing strike carried out by tens of thousands of autoworkers has cost the U.S. economy billions of dollars, denying workers their wages and cutting output [Read More…]

SNAP benefits increase as eligibility requirements change through 2024

Noel Hendrickson/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Millions of Americans rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, for benefits to supplement their grocery budget to afford nutritious foods. As of Oct. 1, the program [Read More…]

Late night talk shows are back: What Jimmy Kimmel, Jimmy Fallon, Stephen Colbert and Seth Meyers had to say

October 3, 2023 Travis Kriens

ABC/Jeff Lipsk Monday, October 2 marked the long-awaited return of late-night TV, and the hosts addressed it in their respective monologues. Stephen Colbert applauded the new contract “that includes protections from A.I., cost of living increases, [and] better pay [Read More…]

Fatal Motorcycle Collision in Sioux Falls

On Monday, just before 4:30 p.m., emergency responders were dispatched to the intersection of East 8th Street and North St. Paul Avenue in Sioux Falls following a collision involving a motorcycle. The accident occurred when [Read More…]

Gasoline Prices in South Dakota Drop 7 Cents per Gallon in the Past Week

October 3, 2023 Travis Kriens

In the past week, average gasoline prices in South Dakota have decreased by 7.8 cents per gallon, reaching an average of $3.73/gallon today, as reported by GasBuddy’s survey of 628 South Dakota stations. While prices [Read More…]

Eleven dead after roof collapse at baptism ceremony in Mexico

Thinkstock Images/Getty Images (TAMAULIPAS, Mexico) — Eleven people have died following a roof collapse at a church in Mexico on Sunday, according to local authorities. Everyone else has been removed from the debris, Mexican officials [Read More…]

Trump fraud trial: Trump goes to court, calls New York AG case ‘disgrace’

ftwitty/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Former President Donald Trump is on trial in New York in a $250 million lawsuit that could alter the personal fortune and real estate empire that helped propel Trump to [Read More…]

Missing 9-year-old girl Charlotte Sena found in ‘good health,’ suspect in custody: Police

New York State Police (NEW YORK) — Charlotte Sena, the 9-year-old girl who went missing last weekend while on a bike ride at an upstate New York park, has been found, police announced Monday evening. [Read More…]

Pablo López and the Twins aim to stop playoff skid when they host the Blue Jays in Wild Card Series

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Pablo López is a newcomer to the Minnesota Twins who was just an 8-year-old in Venezuela when this record postseason losing streak began. He’s heard all about it, and he’s eager to help [Read More…]

The Vikings’ defense finally gets the job done, after a rough start to the season

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — For all the firepower the Minnesota Vikings possess on offense, the straightest path to their first victory was always going to travel through the defense. The maligned group delivered when the Vikings needed it, fueling a [Read More…]

Parker Man Pleads Guilty to First-Degree Manslaughter in Baby’s 2022 Death

A 26-year-old Parker man, Phillip Delaney, has entered a guilty plea to one count of First-Degree Manslaughter in connection with the 2022 death of a baby. Originally facing multiple charges, including Second-Degree Murder and Aggravated [Read More…]

Mitchell in Fifth After Day One of AA Boys Golf Tournament

Mitchell Kernels boys golf sits in fifth place after day one of the Class AA State Golf Tournament in Brandon. The Kernels shot 310 (+26) as a team, five shots behind fourth place Harrisburg. Watertown [Read More…]

‘Gold Rush’ star Rick Ness on the “American dream” of digging for gold

Discovery Discovery’s hit reality show Gold Rush just returned for its 14th season, and for one of its stars, Rick Ness, the stakes couldn’t be higher. “For me, this is a rebuilding year. You know, [Read More…]

South Dakota High School Volleyball Media Polls, October 2

Here is the South Dakota Media volleyball poll for the week of Oct. 2, 2023. Teams are listed with first place votes in parenthesis, record, points and previous ranking. CLASS AA 1. Harrisburg (13) 15-0 [Read More…]

South Dakota High School Football Media Polls, October 2

The South Dakota Prep Media football polls for the week of Oct. 2 are listed below, ranking the top-five teams in each class, record, total points and previous ranking. First-place votes received are indicated in [Read More…]

Two children dead, one hospitalized after falling into pool at San Jose day care: Police

Kali9/Getty Images (SAN JOSE, Calif.) — Two children died and a third was hospitalized after they fell into a pool while at a day care in San Jose Monday, investigators said. Police and fire department [Read More…]

NYPD police commissioner talks about honor of being 1st Latino leader of force

ABC News (NEW YORK) — Edward Caban made history in July when he was named the first Latino police commissioner for the NYPD. The 32-year police veteran and Bronx native has talked about his heritage [Read More…]

FBI joins search for possibly abducted 9-year-old girl Charlotte Sena at New York state park

New York State Police (SARATOGA COUNTY, N.Y.) — The FBI has joined the search for a 9-year-old girl who may have been kidnapped over the weekend while on a bike ride at an upstate New [Read More…]

Rasheem Carter’s mother speaks out one year after his disappearance