Month: October 2024
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs accuses government of leaking information about his indictment
Paras Griffin/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — ABC News legal contributor Brian Buckmire talks about the music mogul’s return to court on charges of racketeering and sex trafficking. Sean “Diddy” Combs accused federal agents and prosecutors [Read More…]
How to connect to emergency satellite on iPhone and Android before Hurricane Milton
Spencer Platt/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Hurricane Milton is forecast to bring a slew of devastation to Florida’s west coast as the Category 3 storm makes landfall in the Tampa area Wednesday evening. In addition [Read More…]
Tampa hospital prepares for possible record storm surge with Hurricane Milton
Pgiam/Getty Images/STOCK (TAMPA, Fla.) — Tampa General Hospital put its flood barrier to the test during Hurricane Helene late last month, helping protect the facility from record storm surge. As Hurricane Milton is expected to [Read More…]
Hurricane Milton’s 100 mph winds bring fears of turning Helene debris into dangerous projectiles
Courtesy Brian Nguyen (REDINGTON BEACH, Fla.) — As Hurricane Milton churns closer, Floridians are still picking up the pieces from Hurricane Helene’s devastation late last month. Debris left from Helene, still in the process of [Read More…]
Judge delays University of Idaho murder trial, sets August start date
August Frank-Pool/Getty Images (MOSCOW, Idaho) — The long-anticipated trial against the man accused of killing four University of Idaho college students nearly two years ago was delayed on Wednesday, court officials said. Idaho District Judge [Read More…]
Harris campaign office in Arizona shot at for third time in a month, police say
Jim Vondruska/Getty Images (TEMPE, Ariz.) — The campaign office shared by Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign and the Democratic Party in Tempe, Arizona, was damaged by gunfire for the third time in less than a [Read More…]
Chicago mayor on the defensive following mass school board resignation
Justin Sullivan/Getty Images (CHICAGO) — Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is on the defensive after all seven members of the Chicago Board of Education announced their resignations Friday, an unprecedented moment in the city’s history, in [Read More…]
How rising oil prices could impact the election, according to experts
Justin Sullivan/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — An escalation of conflicts in the Middle East in recent weeks has triggered a sharp increase in oil prices, raising uncertainty about where costs will head in the final [Read More…]
After Ben Affleck split, Jennifer Lopez realizes, “I can’t be looking for happiness in other people”
Norman Jean Roy After splitting with Ben Affleck, Jennifer Lopez says that for the first time in her life she’s happy being alone. Speaking to comedian Nikki Glaser for Interview magazine, Jennifer said, “Being in a [Read More…]
Kansas farmer not optimistic for winter wheat
A northeast Kansas farmer says he doesn’t have high expectations for winter wheat. Lance Rezac tells Brownfield… We’re going to plant a little bit. Not as much as normal,” he says. “The price just isn’t [Read More…]
Former Ag Secretary says port closures shined a light on delicate supply chain
A former U.S. Ag Secretary says last week’s work stoppage at East and Gulf Coast ports are a reminder of how delicate the supply chain is for the ag industry. Mike Johanns tells Brownfield… “It’s not just the [Read More…]
SDSU Returns Home to Host Youngstown State on Hobo Day
The South Dakota State University football team will play its first home game in nearly a month as it hosts Youngstown State Saturday in the 110th Hobo Day game. Kickoff is set for 2 p.m. [Read More…]
Amendment G: Supporters seek to restore abortion rights that opponents call extreme
Makenzie Huber, South Dakota Searchlight Opponents of Amendment G say it’s an extreme measure that would allow unrestricted and unregulated access to abortion. Supporters say it would restore broadly supported and safe abortion rights that stood for 49 [Read More…]
Regents director: Dearth of need-based aid dings South Dakota’s college affordability
John Hult, South Dakota Searchlight South Dakota’s state universities have lower tuition prices than any surrounding state, but the final price students pay is still the highest in the region on average. That’s because other [Read More…]
Heart Association launches SD stroke care improvement project with $4.4M grant
Health care officials celebrated a charitable trust’s $4.4 million commitment Wednesday in Sioux Falls to expand and improve stroke care across South Dakota. In 2022, cardiovascular disease was the leading cause of death in South [Read More…]
Jackley announces charges against state employees, proposes anti-corruption bill
John Hult, South Dakota Searchlight SIOUX FALLS — Two former state employees have been indicted in a fake vehicle title fraud scheme through the state Department of Revenue. Attorney General Marty Jackley announced the charges [Read More…]
Legislative committee proposes six property tax ideas, leaves major lifting for later
Joshua Haiar, South Dakota Searchlight A committee of state lawmakers assigned to review South Dakota’s property tax system endorsed draft “concepts” Wednesday in Pierre that are intended to improve the efficiency, accuracy and consistency of [Read More…]
Florida resident under Hurricane Milton evacuation order explains why he’s not leaving
ABC News (MARCO ISLAND, Fla.) — Marco Island, a barrier island off southwest Florida, is under a mandatory evacuation ahead of Hurricane Milton’s anticipated landfall late Wednesday. Though not everyone has evacuated. Michael Sean Comerford, [Read More…]
Why Milton is already a hurricane for the record books
Joe Raedle/Getty Images (SARASOTA, Fla.) — While it’s still hours away from making landfall and has yet to cause any damage, Hurricane Milton is already rewriting the record books, officials said. “I think for the [Read More…]
Yotes and Panthers Meet for 2024 Dakota Days Matchup
VERMILLION, S.D. — The No. 4-ranked University of South Dakota football team (4-1, 2-0 MVFC) looks to continue their string of efficient offense and stingy defense as they play host to the (RV) University of Northern [Read More…]
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