Year: 2026
Davison County Sheriff’s Office Refers Squirrel Cruelty Case to Prosecutors
MITCHELL, S.D. — The Davison County Sheriff’s Office has completed its investigation into a Mitchell-area man’s alleged treatment of a squirrel and referred the case to the Davison County State’s Attorney’s Office for review. The [Read More…]
South Dakota Farmers Union asks governor and lawmakers to approve a state fuel tax holiday
Meghan O’Brien/South Dakota Searchlight As further complications arose Thursday around actions meant to ease the burden of high diesel prices, the South Dakota Farmers Union asked the governor and state lawmakers to call a special [Read More…]
Another South Dakota Republican lawmaker is facing a criminal charge
John Hult/South Dakota Searchlight A South Dakota state senator was cited for driving under the influence this week, marking the third time criminal charges for a state lawmaker have come to light in the space [Read More…]
Trump donor accuses Kimberly Guilfoyle of asking him to pay her $100K credit card bill: ‘It was all quid pro quo’
Eric Deters speaks with ABC News, Oct. 8, 2026. (ABC News) A donor to President Donald Trump accused U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle of offering access to top Trump officials in exchange for cash. [Read More…]
Supreme Court allows Trump administration to use citizenship database ahead of midterms
President Donald Trump looks on as New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani speaks to reporters following their meeting at Gracie Mansion on September 21, 2026, in New York City. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images) (WASHINGTON) — [Read More…]
Search underway after 2-year-old Virginia girl goes missing
Bridget Maeve Zeigler, 2, went missing in Cumberland County, Va. on Thursday, Sept. 24. (Virginia State Police) (NEW YORK) — A 2-year-old girl went missing Thursday evening in Southwest Virginia, setting off a search by [Read More…]
Tracking the nor’easter: Millions brace for this weekend’s powerful storm
Rain accumulation though Monday. (ABC News) (NEW YORK) — Millions in the Northeast are bracing for a powerful nor’easter set to bring pounding rain and strong winds to the region through the weekend. The nor’easter [Read More…]
Nolan Wells’ cause and manner of death ‘undetermined,’ state autopsy report finds
An undated photo of 18-year-old Nolan Xavier Wells. (Courtesy of the Wells family) (NEW YORK) — The family of Nolan Wells on Wednesday released the Mississippi State Medical Examiner’s autopsy report on the 18-year-old’s death. [Read More…]
New York Attorney General Letitia James files suit against Polymarket
New York State Attorney General Letitia James speaks during a press conference on Sept. 21, 2026, in New York City. (Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images) (NEW YORK) — New York Attorney General Letitia James on Thursday [Read More…]
4,000 Brigham and Women’s nurses ‘overwhelmingly’ vote to authorize open-ended strike
Brigham and Women’s Hospital nurses strike, July 13, 2026, outside the hospital in Boston, Massachusetts. (Pat Greenhouse/Boston Globe via Getty Images) (BOSTON) — About 4,000 registered nurses at Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH) in Boston [Read More…]
Carrie-Anne Moss, Hudson Williams star in witchy new ‘Yaga’ trailer
Hudson Williams in ‘Yaga’ (Crave and Christopher Lawrence) Yaga is ready to cast its spell. A new trailer for the AMC+ half-hour drama has been unveiled, giving a fresh look at the reimagining of the [Read More…]
Rain delays harvest, raises concerns for soybean losses
Persistent wet weather is expected to keep a north Iowa farmer out of the field through at least the first few days of October. Mike Yegge grows corn and soybeans in Winnebago County and says [Read More…]
Rep. Ro Khanna unveils universal childcare proposal with eye on 2028
Rep. Ro Khanna speaks during a campaign event with Tom Steyer, Democratic gubernatorial candidate for California in Santa Rosa, Calif., May 27, 2026. (David Paul Morris/Bloomberg via Getty Images) (WASHINGTON) — Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna [Read More…]
At the UN, Netanyahu says attacking Iran was ‘one of the easiest decisions’
Delegations leave before Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu begins his address to the 81st United Nations General Assembly at UN headquarters in New York City, September 24, 2026. (Alexi J. Rosenfeld/Getty Images) (NEW YORK) — [Read More…]
In brief: ‘Clayface’ gets its final trailer and more
The final trailer for Clayface is here. Warner Bros. Pictures has released a brand-new trailer for its upcoming horror thriller starring Tom Rhys Harries as the titular cult favorite DC Comics villain. James Watkins directs [Read More…]
Nebraska farmers, ranchers get temporary tax and transportation relief
Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen is taking steps to provide economic relief for the state’s farmers and ranchers. Speaking with reporters Thursday evening, he said he signed two executive orders that included suspending the state tax [Read More…]
Mekki Leeper to star in ‘New Money’ comedy series at Prime Video
A photo of Mekki Leeper. (Sela Shiloni) A new comedy series from Mekki Leeper is headed to Prime Video. The streaming service has announced it has given a series order to New Money, a half-hour [Read More…]
Higher reference prices shape 2025 farm program payments
Widespread 2025 farm program payments are expected to reach farmers next month. David Widmar with Agricultural Economic Insights says higher reference prices are helping trigger payments, while a one-time change means farmers will automatically receive [Read More…]
Dr. Heidi Overton appears before Senate committee for confirmation hearing as next FDA commissioner
Deputy Assistant to the President for Domestic Policy Dr. Heidi Overton speaks in the Oval Office on Aug. 10, 2026, in Washington, D.C. (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images) (WASHINGTON) — Dr. Heidi Overton is appearing before a [Read More…]
Possible measles exposure at Busch Stadium, local St. Louis-area businesses, officials warn
A general view of Busch Stadium, June 25, 2026, in St Louis, Missouri. (Joe Puetz/Getty Images) (NEW YORK) — Missouri health officials are warning of a possible measles exposure at Busch Stadium and nearby local [Read More…]