Month: December 2023
Ag News
Carton shortage impacts schools
A new supply chain problem could further reduce fluid milk consumption in schools. Democratic U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer of New York has called on the USDA to investigate the shortage of paperboard gable-top milk cartons [Read More…]
Local, Regional and National Sport stories
Magnuson Shatters DWU Shot Put Record and Shanks Hits the “B” Standard
Brookings, S.D. – The DWU indoor track team sent five individuals to the SDSU Holiday Open. Abby Magnuson smokes the DWU indoor shot-put record as well as hit the “A” Standard to auto-qualify for the NAIA National Indoor [Read More…]
Local, Regional and National Sport stories
Ady Dwight Named to the AVCA All-Region First Team for Fourth Straight Year
Mitchell, S.D. – Ady Dwight of Dakota Wesleyan volleyball has been named to the AVCA All-Region First Team for the fourth straight year. Each of the 10 regions named 14 student-athletes to the All-Region team, and eight [Read More…]
Local, Regional and National Sport stories
South Dakota State Bruises Way to Victory over Towson
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — South Dakota State used a dominating defensive effort to defeat Towson 61-48 on Friday, Dec. 1, at the Sanford Pentagon in a non-conference matchup. The Jackrabbits and Tigers battled in the early [Read More…]
ABC Sports News
McCullar scores 21 as No. 5 Kansas beats No. 4 UConn 69-65 in showdown of past 2 NCAA champions
LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Kevin McCullar Jr. scored 21 points, including back-to-back 3-pointers that gave Kansas the lead down the stretch, and the fifth-ranked Jayhawks held on to beat No. 4 UConn 69-65 on Friday [Read More…]
ABC Sports News
Buie stars as Northwestern tops Edey and No. 1 Purdue for 2nd straight season
EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) — Boo Buie just kept going as Northwestern battled No. 1 Purdue deep into Friday night. He made big play after big play throughout a tight second half and overtime. At the [Read More…]
ABC Sports News
No. 3 Washington rallies to beat No. 5 Oregon 34-31 and secure playoff spot
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Michael Penix Jr. passed for 319 yards and a touchdown, Dillon Johnson ran for 152 yards and two TDs and No. 3 Washington wrapped up a spot in the College Football [Read More…]
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South Dakota seeks sponsors for federal food program after declining separate funding source
John Hult/South Dakota Searchlight After the state turned down federal funding for summertime child food vouchers, the South Dakota Department of Education is seeking sponsors for another program that provides summer meals to needy children. [Read More…]
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SD Rep. Johnson votes for expulsion as House boots Santos from office
WASHINGTON — New York Republican George Santos on Friday became the sixth lawmaker in history and the first member of the GOP to be expelled from the U.S. House of Representatives. The 311-114 bipartisan vote, which [Read More…]
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Structural Concerns Lead to Evacuation of Downtown Rapid City’s Block 5 Construction
Construction on Block 5, a high-rise development in downtown Rapid City, faced a setback as structural concerns in an elevator shaft prompted an evacuation. The northern elevator shaft, over 10 stories high, was found sinking [Read More…]
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South Dakota State Senator Plans DUI Legislation Amidst Alarming Statistics
State Senator Brent Hoffman is set to address South Dakota’s alarming DUI statistics in the upcoming legislative session. Following reports of the state having the highest per capita DUI rates and fatalities during holidays, Hoffman [Read More…]
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Sioux Falls Arrest: Trio Faces Multiple Charges Including Stolen Vehicle and Drug Possession
Three individuals—Trent Stepp, Alicia Spoonemore, and Jesse Foht—were arrested in Sioux Falls this week, facing a range of charges, including possession of a stolen vehicle and drugs. Detectives observed the trio in a parking lot [Read More…]
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Arizona Man Sentenced to 45 Years in Federal Prison for Leading Multi-State Meth Conspiracy in South Dakota
39-year-old Rusty James Driscoll from Kingman, Arizona, was sentenced to 45 years in federal prison for his central role in a large-scale methamphetamine conspiracy spanning Mexico, Arizona, Louisiana, and South Dakota. Driscoll coordinated the import [Read More…]
ABC National News
Three men experiencing homelessness fatally shot by potential serial killer in Los Angeles: Police
Kali9/Getty Images (LOS ANGELES) — Police in Los Angeles said they’re searching for a potential serial killer who targeted three men who were all experiencing homelessness. All three victims were sleeping alone on a sidewalk [Read More…]
ABC National News
Man charged with stabbing Derek Chauvin 22 times in prison: DOJ
Jason Marz/Getty Images (TUCSON, Ariz.) — An inmate at FCI Tucson has been charged with allegedly stabbing Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer convicted of killing George Floyd, according to the Justice Department. Chauvin [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
‘Home Alone’ star Macaulay Culkin honored during Walk of Fame ceremony
Amy Sussman/Getty Images Macaulay Culkin received a Walk of Fame star this week. The actor, 43, who is known for his roles in Home Alone, Richie Rich, My Girl and more, was honored during a [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson joins ‘RoboForce: The Animated Series’
The Nacelle Company; ABC/Paula Lobo Dwayne Johnson and Dany Garcia‘s Seven Bucks Productions is reteaming with their Disney+ Behind The Attraction collaborators The Nacelle Company for the latter’s upcoming RoboForce animated series. As reported, Nacelle has become [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
Stephen Colbert getting back to ‘The Late Show Monday’ following appendix surgery
CBS/Mary Ellen Matthews ABC Audio has confirmed Stephen Colbert will be back behind the desk at The Late Show Monday, December 4, following emergency surgery for a ruptured appendix and a week off to recover. [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
Jodie Foster on the how “amazing” it is acting in her 60s, mentoring and Marvel movies
Elyse Jankowski/FilmMagic Jodie Foster‘s first Oscar nomination came at just 14 years old for her work in Martin Scorsese‘s Taxi Driver. Now 61, the two-time Academy Award winner is sharing some wisdom with Elle magazine. [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
Reality Roundup: Rachel Leviss gets a podcast, ’90 Day Fiancé’ couple has a baby and more
Have no fear, your reality roundup is here! Here’s a look at what happened in the world of reality television this week: Vanderpump Rules (Bravo)Rachel Leviss is launching a new podcast. Rachel Goes Rogue is [Read More…]
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