Year: 2024
Ag News
More fall calves coming to market due to dryness
The owner of a cattle auction barn in western South Dakota says the dry conditions mean more cattle are coming to town. “They’re definitely moving early.” Justin Tupper with St. Onge Livestock Company says the [Read More…]
Ag News
Storms affect cotton yield and quality in MO Bootheel
A farmer in the Missouri Bootheel says Tropical Storms Francine and Helene haven’t done any favors for the cotton crop this fall. Barry Bean from Pemiscot County says most of the area has experienced cotton [Read More…]
Ag News
2024 USDA sorghum crop estimate up on month
The USDA has increased its expectations for 2024 U.S. sorghum production. This year’s crop is now pegged at 304.61 million bushels, up 2.665 million from September on a slightly higher average yield guess, up .04 [Read More…]
ABC National News
Hurricane Milton’s lasting impact on health is just beginning, studies suggest
Punta Gorda, Florida. Via Joe Raedle/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — As Florida struggles to recover from the damage caused by Hurricane Milton, and the lingering effects from Helene two weeks earlier, the long-term health consequences [Read More…]
ABC Politics News
Harris campaign deploying Walz in new push for male voters in swing states
Andrew Harnik/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Friday kicks off new push to reach male voters in swing states, Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign confirmed to ABC News. As part of the [Read More…]
ABC Politics News
Donald Trump to visit Aurora, Colorado, after pushing misleading narratives about migrants
Alex Wong/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Former President Donald Trump is set to visit Aurora, Colorado, for a campaign rally on Friday after weeks of pushing misleading narratives about the city’s migrant population. In the final [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
Reality Roundup: ‘Love is Blind’ baby on the way, Will Kirby returns to reality TV
Have no fear, your reality roundup is here! Here’s a look at what happened in the world of reality television this week: Love is Blind (Netflix)Amber and Matt Barnett, who found love on the first season [Read More…]
Latest News
Initiated Measure 28: What supporters call tax relief, opponents call a budget problem
Joshua Haiar/South Dakota Searchlight Backers of a ballot measure intended to remove sales taxes on groceries say it’s about helping people with low incomes. Opponents say the measure would affect more than groceries and could [Read More…]
Latest News
Grant Awarded to Love Feast of Mitchell
Love Feast of Mitchell recently accepted a $1000 Operation Round-Up® grant from Central Electric Cooperative to support its nutrition initiative. Operation Round-Up is a grant program funded by Central Electric members who round up their [Read More…]
ABC Sports News
Gerrit Cole tosses playoff gem, shutting down Royals and sending Yankees back to ALCS with 3-1 win
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Gerrit Cole pitched like a postseason ace Thursday night, holding the Kansas City Royals to a single run over seven innings and sending the New York Yankees to a 3-1 [Read More…]
Latest News
Muth Electric celebrates continuing growth
The second ribbon-cutting in a week celebrated yet another expansion of a Mitchell family-owned business. A large group gathered Thursday afternoon at the new Muth Electric Mitchell Division Prefabrication Shop. Dick Muth says they started [Read More…]
Local, Regional and National Sport stories
Mitchell Girls Tennis Team Complete Day 1 of Class AA State Championships
The Mitchell Kernels girls tennis team began their pursuit of the Class AA state championship on Thursday in Rapid City. After Day 1 at the Parkview and Sioux Park Tennis Courts, the team ranked fifth [Read More…]
Local, Regional and National Sport stories
Undefeated Vikings can trace much of their early success back to the work done in free agency
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Andrew Van Ginkel took two hard steps forward to fake a pass rush, then backpedaled left where he knew Aaron Rodgers would look to throw a quick slant with an unblocked backside [Read More…]
Local, Regional and National Sport stories
Minnesota Twins announce plans for sale after 40 years in the Pohlad family
After 40 years of owning the Minnesota Twins, the Pohlad family said Thursday it plans to sell the team. The Twins have had great triumphs on the family’s watch. With Kirby Puckett leading the way, [Read More…]
ABC Sports News
Rays say it may take ‘weeks’ to fully assess damage at Tropicana Field, after Milton struck region
The Tampa Bay Rays said it may take weeks to fully assess how much damage was done to Tropicana Field, which saw its roof ripped to shreds by the force of Hurricane Milton as the deadly storm barreled across [Read More…]
Latest News
Biden and Harris issue statements praising Tim Johnson’s legacy
South Dakota Searchlight – President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris on Thursday joined the chorus of tributes for former U.S. Sen. Tim Johnson, D-South Dakota, who died Tuesday at age 77. Biden issued [Read More…]
Latest News
Concerns Raised as Church Group Distributes Bibles Near Spearfish Middle School
Church members distributed Bibles near Spearfish Middle School on Tuesday, prompting concerns from some parents who felt the event might push religious or political beliefs. While the Bibles were handed out off school property, the [Read More…]
Latest News
Amendment H: Opposing sides differ on the likely outcomes of open primaries
Makenzie Huber, South Dakota Searchlight Supporters of open primaries say shifting to a top-two primary system will whittle candidates down to those who represent a majority of South Dakota voters. But opponents argue it will [Read More…]
Latest News
State official says employee error led to 273 non-US citizens on voter rolls
Joshua Haiar, South Dakota Searchlight The South Dakota Secretary of State’s Office is blaming the state Department of Public Safety for errors that allowed 273 non-U.S. citizens to register to vote. “These non U.S. citizens [Read More…]
Latest News
Investigation prompts state parole board to request information on sex offender supervision
John Hult, South Dakota Searchlight SIOUX FALLS — The South Dakota Board of Pardons and Paroles will hold a refresher training for its members on sex offender supervision in the coming months in light of [Read More…]
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