Year: 2024
ABC National News
Pentagon grants honorable discharges to more than 800 veterans kicked out under ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’
SAUL LOEB/AFP via Getty Images (WASHINGTON, D.C.) — The Pentagon on Tuesday granted honorable discharges to more than 800 veterans who were separated from the U.S. military because of their sexual orientation during the “Don’t [Read More…]
ABC World News
South Korea fires warning shots after North Korea blows up border roads
Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images (SEOUL) — South Korea’s military said Tuesday it detected explosions on two cross-border roads connecting the country to North Korea, amid a significant recent deterioration in inter-Korean relations. The South Korean Joint [Read More…]
ABC World News
Israel-Gaza-Lebanon live updates: Netanyahu listening to US in Iran attack planning
Eyad Baba via Getty Images (LONDON) — The Israel Defense Forces continued intense air and ground campaigns against Hezbollah in Lebanon and against Hamas in the Gaza Strip. The uptick in offensive operations came after [Read More…]
Ag News
Kentucky crop update: 76% corn, 42% soybeans harvested
There have been very few weather delays for Kentucky farmers during harvest. Caleb Ragland says they’ve wrapped up corn yields were surprising – especially with how hot and dry the growing season was. “Some certain [Read More…]
Ag News
Ag economist says cotton demand a headwind
An extension economist with the University of Arkansas says demand continues to be a headwind for the U.S. cotton market this year. Scott Stiles tells Brownfield the biggest cotton buyer, China, is expected to purchase [Read More…]
Ag News
A lower net farm income expected in MO
Missouri’s net farm income is expected to decline again this year for the second year in a row. In a new report, the University of Missouri’s Rural and Farm Finance Policy Analysis Center says 2024 [Read More…]
Ag News
Iowa corn harvest at 45%, soybeans 81% harvested
Harvest is well ahead of the usual pace in Iowa. USDA’s latest weekly crop report says corn harvest, at 45 percent done, is three days faster than a year ago and nearly a week ahead [Read More…]
Ag News
Better-than-expected corn and soybeans in NW MO
A farmer in northwest Missouri says the harvest is well ahead of schedule and has been surprisingly good this year. Dylan Rosier tells Brownfield his hopes weren’t too high for corn this fall. “We were [Read More…]
Latest News
Husband’s health scare adds perspective to Fiegen’s campaign
Stu Whiney, South Dakota News Watch It’s safe to say that the past year has been among the most challenging of Kristie Fiegen’s career. The chairperson of the South Dakota Public Utilities Commission has immersed [Read More…]
Local, Regional and National Sport stories
Tuesday Sports, October 15, 2024
TUESDAY SPORTS, OCTOBER 15, 2024 MITCHELL KERNELS — Mitchell Kernels football will be at Huron this Friday night at 7 pm. The KORN pregame show starts at 6 pm. — Mitchell Kernels volleyball lost at Rapid [Read More…]
Local, Regional and National Sport stories
University of Sioux Falls Mourns the Loss of Longtime Coach and Administrator Ken ‘SID’ Kortemeyer
By: Madie Brink SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – It is with a heavy heart that the University of Sioux Falls, along with USF Athletics, share that longtime coach and athletic administrator Ken ‘SID’ Kortemeyer passed away earlier [Read More…]
Latest News
Mount Vernon native makes it past Milton
Last week Mount Vernon native Donielle Robertson had a front row seat as Milton, a category three hurricane, roared ashore on Florida’s Gulf Coast. Robertson is Chief Nursing Officer at a healthcare facility just south [Read More…]
Local, Regional and National Sport stories
Interstate Series Game Set For Night Kickoff
The Oct. 26 Interstate Series football game between South Dakota State and South Dakota will be played under the lights at Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium. Officials from the Missouri Valley Football Conference and ESPN announced [Read More…]
Latest News
‘Mom for Congress’ pins bid to unseat Dusty Johnson on message of pragmatism, public service
John Hult, South Dakota Searchlight Sheryl Johnson has never held political office. What she has done is raise her four daughters, manage retail operations and work in a public school. That’s precisely why she thinks [Read More…]
Latest News
Rep. Johnson answers criticism by pointing to record and private sector experience
John Hult, South Dakota Searchlight Republican U.S. Rep. Dusty Johnson and his political allies say the accusation that he’s a career politician is an empty one. His Democratic opponent in the Nov. 5 election, Sheryl [Read More…]
ABC Sports News
Kansas tops AP Top 25 preseason men’s basketball poll ahead of Alabama, defending champion UConn
Kansas was picked first in the AP Top 25 preseason men’s basketball poll Monday, getting the No. 1 nod on half of the 60 ballots from a national media panel to start the season ahead of Alabama [Read More…]
ABC Sports News
MLB playoffs averaging 3.33 million viewers through Division Series, an 18% increase over last year
NEW YORK (AP) — Major League Baseball’s postseason is averaging 3.33 million viewers going into the League Championship Series, an 18% increase over last year’s average of 2.82 million. The Division Series averaged 3.56 million viewers for [Read More…]
ABC Sports News
AP Top 25: Oregon, Penn State move behind No. 1 Texas. Army, Navy both ranked for 1st time since ’60
Oregon and Penn State each moved up a spot in The Associated Press college football poll on Sunday following thrilling wins in high-profile games, and Top 25 newcomers Navy and Army are in the rankings together for the first [Read More…]
Local, Regional and National Sport stories
South Dakota High School Football Media Polls – October 14
The South Dakota Prep Media football poll for the week of Oct. 14 is listed below, ranking the top-five teams in each class, record, total points and previous ranking. First-place votes received are indicated in [Read More…]
Local, Regional and National Sport stories
South Dakota High School Volleyball Media Polls – October 14
Here is the South Dakota Media volleyball poll for the week of Oct. 14, 2024. Teams are listed with first place votes in parenthesis, record, points and previous ranking. CLASS AA 1. Harrisburg (11) 17-0 [Read More…]
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