Month: May 2025

John Hult/South Dakota Searchlight A flurry of fighting broke out again Tuesday in the maximum security building on the campus of the South Dakota State Penitentiary, according to the Department of Corrections. The violence comes [Read More…]

Mike White, Cirie Fields to compete on ‘Survivor’ season 50

CBS The returning contestants set for the 50th season of Survivor have been revealed. Survivor host Jeff Probst has announced the cast for the landmark season of the reality competition series, and it includes players [Read More…]

Trump officially pardons reality TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley

Paul Archuleta/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — President Donald Trump officially pardoned reality TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley on Wednesday. The official word came a day after his communications adviser announced the president would pardon the pair, who [Read More…]

Trump taps controversial top DOJ official for federal circuit court vacancy

Angela Weiss/Pool via Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — President Donald Trump announced he will nominate Emil Bove, his former personal lawyer-turned-controversial top Department of Justice official, to serve as a federal appeals court judge on Wednesday. [Read More…]

SEC’s spring meetings: The future of college sports is in the balance at Florida resort

MIRAMAR BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Nothing less than the future of college sports is being hashed this week out in conference rooms spread throughout a sprawling seaside resort in Florida. These are the Southeastern Conference’s [Read More…]

Brandon Lowe, Junior Caminero hit 4th-inning home runs to lead Rays over Twins 5-0

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Brandon Lowe and Junior Caminero hit fourth-inning home runs, and Drew Rasmussen allowed one hit in six innings to lead the Tampa Bay Rays over the Minnesota Twins 5-0 on Wednesday. [Read More…]

Haliburton has 32 points, 15 assists and 12 rebounds as Pacers beat Knicks 130-121 for a 3-1 lead

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Tyrese Haliburton finished with 32 points, 15 assists and 12 rebounds without a turnover in a historic postseason performance to lead the Indiana Pacers past the New York Knicks 130-121 on Tuesday night for [Read More…]

Seasonal workers the ‘face’ of major South Dakota attractions

Jackie Hendry, South Dakota News Watch WALL, S.D. – Despite consistent visitation in recent years and record-breaking visitor spending, critical South Dakota tourist attractions remain subject to broader concerns as the peak tourist season begins. [Read More…]

South Dakota governor’s economic advisers bemoan Trump’s tariff policy

Joshua Haiar/South Dakota Searchlight Members of the Governor’s Council of Economic Advisors raised alarms during a virtual roundtable Tuesday about volatile Trump administration tariff policies, saying they’re driving up costs, stalling housing developments, and threatening key sectors [Read More…]

Nebraska confirms state’s first measles case since 2017, in county bordering South Dakota

Juan Salinas II, Nebraska Examiner Nebraska confirmed its first measles case of the recent national surge, this one in the state’s Panhandle in a county bordering South Dakota. The measles case involving an “age-appropriately vaccinated [Read More…]

‘The Morning Show’ gets season 4 release date on Apple TV+

Apple The Morning Show has a season 4 release date. Apple TV+ has announced the fourth season of the popular drama series will premiere on Sept. 17. Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon return to their [Read More…]

Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: May 28, 2025

Jul. corn closed at $4.51, down 8 and 1/2 centsJul. soybeans closed at $10.47 and 1/2, down 14 centsJul. soybean meal closed at $293.70, down $2.60Jul. soybean oil closed at 48.93, down 64 pointsJul. wheat [Read More…]

Whole milk bill to get Senate Ag Committee hearing

Legislation that would bring whole milk back to school-based nutrition programs will get a hearing before the Senate Ag Committee. Senate Bill 222 is the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act, and if passed, would [Read More…]

USDA boosts state meat processing reimbursement

The USDA will increase its reimbursement for meat and poultry inspection programs this year and the CEO of the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture says it’s appreciated. Ted McKinney tells Brownfield “what this [Read More…]

Broiler sets, placements 1% ahead of last year

2025 broiler sets and placements continue to maintain their faster than 2024 pace. The USDA says 252.076 million broiler-type eggs were set into incubators last week, rising 553,000 from the previous week and 1% from [Read More…]

International Fuel Ethanol Workshop and Expo

Brownfield’s Kellan Heavican covers the International Fuel Ethanol Workshop and Expo. The post International Fuel Ethanol Workshop and Expo appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.

Alleged jet ski driver booked on manslaughter in hit-and-run that killed Air Force Academy cadet candidate

Grapevine Police Department (GRAPEVINE, Texas) — The alleged driver of a jet ski that fatally collided with a U.S. Air Force Academy cadet candidate while she was kayaking has been booked for manslaughter in the “tragic, unnecessary [Read More…]

Gazan children wait for food in long lines as starvation looms

Majdi Fathi/NurPhoto via Getty Images (GAZA) — As the humanitarian crisis in Gaza continues to unfold, video showed children sitting in lines waiting for food on the side of the road on Tuesday. Two million [Read More…]

Russia says Trump ‘does not fully understand’ after criticism of Putin