Year: 2024
Harris concedes presidential election but not ‘the fight that fueled this campaign’
Kent Nishimura/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Vice President Kamala Harris said her heart is “full of resolve” after losing the presidential election to former President Donald Trump. “My heart is full today — full of gratitude [Read More…]
‘Trump Trade’: Election news leads to biggest 1-day stock market gain in 2 years
Brendan Gutenschwager/Anadolu via Getty Images (NEW YORK) — The “Trump Trade” was in overdrive Wednesday, making it one for the history books on Wall Street with record finishes for all three major stock indices. The [Read More…]
What a 2nd Trump term may look like for health care issues including ACA, abortion
Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Former President Donald Trump is set to return to the White House after winning Tuesday night’s election. As of Wednesday morning, Trump surpassed the 270 electoral votes need to [Read More…]
Southern California under ‘extreme fire’ warnings as dry, windy conditions spread 2 wildfires
Etienne Laurent/AFP via Getty Images (MALIBU, Calif.) — Several Southern California counties are under “extremely critical” wildfire warnings as warm, dry temperatures and strong winds create volatile fire conditions. On Wednesday, the National Weather Service [Read More…]
Special counsel Jack Smith expected to wind down Trump prosecutions: Sources
Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Special counsel Jack Smith is in active talks with senior leadership at the Justice Department evaluating ways he can end his prosecutions of President-elect Donald Trump, sources familiar with the [Read More…]
Climate and environment updates: Use of renewable energy reduces risk of blackouts
SimpleImages/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — The climate crisis is not a distant threat; it’s happening right now and affecting what matters most to us. Hurricanes intensified by a warming planet and drought-fueled wildfires are destroying [Read More…]
Land owner bill of rights rejected in South Dakota
South Dakota voters have rejected a measure that proposed consistent carbon pipeline regulations in the state. South Dakota Farm Bureau President and farmer Scott VanderWal says there were misconceptions about the measure and he’s disappointed [Read More…]
Betfred Sportsbook to Cease Operations in Iowa, Grand Falls Casino to Rebrand Sportsbook
Betfred Sportsbook will end its Iowa operations by December 31, 2024, impacting its retail locations, including Grand Falls Casino in Larchwood, Iowa. The last opportunity for users to create new accounts or place wagers is [Read More…]
Rape, incest and ‘health of the mother’: Abortion reform discussion continues post-election
Makenzie Huber/South Dakota Searchlight If anything could be predicted in Tuesday’s election, it was that Amendment G’s fate would not be the end of abortion discussions in South Dakota. The measure, written to mirror Roe v. [Read More…]
Frustration mounts over wait for Minnehaha County’s election results
Joshua Haiar, South Dakota Searchlight SIOUX FALLS — Statewide scrutiny fell on the shoulders of a controversial Minnehaha County official Tuesday night and Wednesday as her office failed to timely report the county’s election results. [Read More…]
Jackrabbits Continue Stretch Run at North Dakota
GAME 10: #3/3 South Dakota State (7-2, 4-1 MVFC) at #21/23 North Dakota (5-4, 2-3 MVFC) When Saturday, Nov. 9 | 1 p.m. Where Alerus Center | Grand Forks, North Dakota TV Midco Sports Radio Jackrabbits [Read More…]
Coyotes Set for First Road Test at Air Force
U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. – The first road trip of the 2024-25 season has arrived for the South Dakota women’s basketball program as they travel west to Colorado Springs and the United State Air [Read More…]
SDSU Hosts Long Beach State to Begin First Band & Trust Era
Game 2: South Dakota State vs. Long Beach State Date and Time Friday, November 8 – 8:15 p.m. CT Location Brookings, South Dakota Site First Bank & Trust Arena Television Midco Sports Stream Summit League Network [Read More…]
South Dakota Squares off with Indiana State on Saturday
VERMILLION, S.D. — The No. 5-ranked University of South Dakota football team (6-2, 4-1 MVFC) returns to the DakotaDome for the first time in nearly a month on Saturday when they play host to (RV) Indiana [Read More…]
Zgonc Named Peak Performer for October
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – South Dakota State outside hitter Sylvie Zgonc was named Summit League Peak Performer of the Month for October by the conference office Wednesday. Zgonc kept the Jackrabbits rolling as her squad reeled off eight [Read More…]
Two people are dead following a two vehicle crash in Bon Homme County
Two people died Tuesday afternoon in a two-vehicle crash near Tyndall. The South Dakota Department of Public Safety reported the 25 year old male driver of a 2006 Pontiac G6 was traveling eastbound near mile [Read More…]
Kamala Harris concedes her presidential bid to Donald Trump
WASHINGTON — Vice President Kamala Harris Wednesday afternoon called Donald Trump to concede the 2024 presidential race, according to a senior Harris aide. During the call, the Democratic presidential nominee “discussed the importance of a [Read More…]
27 year old man headed to prison
Attorney General Marty Jackley announces says a White River man has been sentenced to 40 years in prison, with 20 years suspended, after earlier being convicted on three charges, including two counts of rape. 27 [Read More…]
Tyler Perry’s ‘Beauty in Black’ tops Netflix top 10
Calvin Ashford/Netflix After a slow start, Tyler Perry‘s Netflix drama Beauty in Black has climbed to #1 on the streaming service’s TV chart. The series debuted in fourth place when it premiered on Oct. 28, but [Read More…]
Colman Domingo to receive Spotlight Award at Palm Springs International Film Awards
Disney/Randy Holmes Colman Domingo will be honored at the Palms Springs International Film Awards, taking place during the annual festival in January. According to The Hollywood Reporter, he’s set to receive the actor Spotlight Award for his work [Read More…]
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