Month: November 2023
ABC National News
Rosalynn Carter, outspoken former first lady, dead at 96
ATLANTA (AP) — Former first lady Rosalynn Carter, the closest adviser to Jimmy Carter during his one term as U.S. president and their four decades thereafter as global humanitarians, has died at the age of 96. The Carter [Read More…]
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Draft Explanation Released to Legalize Recreational Marijuana in South Dakota
PIERRE, S.D. – An explanation for a draft initiated measure, proposed by Emmett Reistroffer of Rapid City, that would legalize recreational marijuana and create dual-use licenses for medical marijuana dispensaries, has been submitted for public review by the South [Read More…]
ABC World News
‘I’m afraid’: War stories from children caught in the middle of the Israel-Hamas conflict
Sami Zayara/ABC News Editor’s note: This reporting contains graphic descriptions. As the war between Israeli forces and the Hamas terror group rages on, children caught in the crossfire on both sides of the conflict are [Read More…]
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Cross-country storm over next several days could disrupt Thanksgiving travel, forecasts show
ABC News Americans are bracing for inclement weather during one of the busiest holiday travel weeks of the year. A potent storm will be making its way across the country as travelers make their way [Read More…]
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Nashville ‘truancy court’ works to keep students in school
ABC News The pandemic created an education crisis in America, with more than 25% of students nationwide chronically absent, missing 10% or more of classes, according to the U.S. Department of Education. The places most [Read More…]
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Club Q shooting victims remembered one year after Colorado Springs tragedy
ABC News One year ago, five people were killed in a shooting at an LGBTQ nightclub that left a small Colorado community grieving: Daniel Davis Aston, Kelly Loving, Derrick Rump, Raymond Green Vance, Ashley Paugh. [Read More…]
ABC Politics News
San Francisco mayor defends city’s reputation, argues ‘hard decisions’ must be made for progress
ABC News While San Francisco’s struggles to rebound after the COVID-19 pandemic are well known, as images of tent-lined sidewalks, empty downtown storefronts and broken car windows become all too common sights, Mayor London Breed [Read More…]
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Deal inches closer on freeing hostages in Gaza: ‘Very sensitive stage,’ WH official says
ABC News Hostage negotiations to free many of the 200-plus people believed to be held by extremists in Gaza have “reached a very sensitive stage” as some of the key areas of disagreement preventing a [Read More…]
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Watertown School District Announces Closure of Roosevelt Elementary School: Transition Plan and Future Steps
The Watertown School District has communicated the impending closure of Roosevelt Elementary School by the end of the 2023-24 school year. The decision, made during the November 13, 2023 School Board Meeting, is part of [Read More…]
Local, Regional and National Sport stories
South Dakota State named top seed in FCS playoffs
NCAA.com – The field of 24 teams competing for the 2023 NCAA Division I Football Championship was announced today by the NCAA Division I Football Championship Committee. The 2023 championship field consists of 10 automatic [Read More…]
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Mitchell Tech recognized nationally for commitment and support for veterans
This fall, Mitchell Technical College has been recognized repeatedly for its commitment to and support of veterans, both as employees and as students. HIRE Vets Medallion Last week, U.S. Acting Secretary of Labor Julie A. [Read More…]
Local, Regional and National Sport stories
Tigers Late Push Falls Short in Closing Seconds vs. Hastings
Mitchell, S.D. – Dakota Wesleyan dropped a close one in the Corn Place this afternoon to a shifty and athletic Hasting’s squad. After trailing by as much as 16 points in the second half, the Tigers [Read More…]
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DWU Women Blowout Broncos 91-45 to Start 2-0 in the GPAC
Mitchell, S.D. – Dakota Wesleyan kept it rolling from Friday night to go a perfect 2-0 on the weekend and earn another 90-point blowout win with their 91-45 rout of Hastings. DWU outscored Doane and Hastings [Read More…]
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South Dakota High School Volleyball State Championships
Class AA State Tournament, Saturday, November 18 at the Summit Arena in Rapid City Championship: No. 1 Harrisburg def. No. 3 Sioux Falls Washington 3-1, (25-18, 15-25, 25-22, 25-20) 3rd Place: No. 2 Sioux Falls [Read More…]
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South Dakota State Football Caps Perfect Regular Season
South Dakota State put the finishing touches on a perfect regular season for the first time in school history, defeating Missouri State, 35-17, in a Missouri Valley Football Conference matchup Saturday afternoon at Dana J. [Read More…]
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$1.35 Billion Lottery Winner in Maine Sues Mother of His Child for Breaching Anonymity Agreement
The anonymous winner of a $1.35 billion Mega Millions lottery prize in January is taking legal action against the mother of his child, accusing her of disclosing his win to family members in violation of [Read More…]
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Coyotes Move to 9-2; Await First FCS Seed
MACOMB, Ill.— South Dakota outgained Western Illinois 559-171 in earning a 48-6 win at Hanson Field Saturday in the regular season finale for both teams. The fifth-ranked Coyotes improved to 9-2 overall and finished 7-1 [Read More…]
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South Dakota State Women Win at UT-Martin 55-38
MARTIN, Tenn. – South Dakota State basketball topped UT Martin, 55-38, Saturday afternoon at the Elam Center. Up just three at the halftime break, the Jacks used an 11-0 start to the third quarter to pull [Read More…]
ABC World News
Across a border, lives upended by the war in Gaza
Ahmad Hasaballah/Getty Images (TEL AVIV, Israel) — As the Israel-Hamas war continues with no end in sight, the lives of millions have been upended and their plans and dreams have been abruptly placed on hold. At [Read More…]
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Person of interest sought in connection with I-10 freeway fire in Los Angeles
Cal Fire (LOS ANGELES) — Authorities are seeking to identify a person of interest in connection with a fire that damaged a large portion of the 1-10 freeway near downtown Los Angeles last week. Cal Fire [Read More…]
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