Year: 2026
STAR Program expands incentivized practices for wheat, dry beans, and food-grade soybeans
Star of the West Milling Company says farmers can reduce fertilizer use and lower input costs through incentives offered by the Great Lakes Grain Initiative. soyVice President of Agronomy Keith Martus tells Brownfield the Sustainable [Read More…]
New National FFA Conference is helping students build leadership skills through community service projects
The National FFA Organization is helping members develop hands-on experiences in community service through a new program. Elizabeth Sendelweck says students participating in the inaugural Catalyst Conference completed more than 12 hours of service-learning activities. “Whether they’re [Read More…]
Grants available for new and existing Wisconsin farmer-led conservation groups
The state of Wisconsin is investing more than $1 million in farmer-led conservation solutions to protect local watersheds. Producer-Led Watershed Program Manager Dani Heisler tells Brownfield, “With the backbone of the program being the water [Read More…]
No. 1 pick Cholowsky agrees to a $10.35 million signing bonus with White Sox
CHICAGO (AP) — Roch Cholowsky has agreed to a contract with the Chicago White Sox that includes a record-breaking $10.35 million signing bonus after he was the No. 1 overall pick in last weekend’s amateur [Read More…]
Spain shuts down France and Kylian Mbappé, advances to the World Cup final with a 2-0 victory
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Spain’s defensive prowess and swagger were just too much for an attacking trio led by France great Kylian Mbappé, and just enough to get the 2010 champions into another World Cup final. The Spanish [Read More…]
Discussions for major leaguers in 2028 Los Angeles Olympics in early stages
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Discussions for major leaguers to play in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics baseball tournament remain in the early stages, with players used to top hotels wanting to be assured of accommodations. Major League Baseball [Read More…]
Number of South Dakota Republicans at an all-time high ahead of runoff
Molly Wetsch/South Dakota News Watch South Dakota’s first runoff election for governor has driven a record number of voters to register as Republican, according to state data from after Monday’s registration deadline. Aberdeen businessman Toby [Read More…]
No immediate threat of New World screwworm affecting South Dakota, state vet says
Meghan O’Brien/South Dakota Searchlight PIERRE — Flesh-eating pests spreading north into the United States have so far been kept at bay from South Dakota, but state animal industry leaders are keeping an eye on the [Read More…]
Airport expansion loans cleared for takeoff despite turbulence in legislative committee
Makenzie Huber/South Dakota Searchlight The South Dakota Legislature’s Rules Review Committee approved rules Tuesday allowing up to $30 million in loans from a state housing infrastructure fund to help finance airport expansion projects in Rapid [Read More…]
Renita “Toni” Closner Named New Head Coach of Dakota Wesleyan Softball
MITCHELL, S.D. — Dakota Wesleyan University Softball is honored to announce that Renita “Toni” Closner has been named the 18th head coach of the program ahead of the 2026-27 school year. Closner has experience in the NAIA [Read More…]
Pukwana, SD Duo Sentenced to Federal Prison for Embezzlement and Theft from an Indian Tribal Organization
A man and woman from Pukwana are headed to federal prison following their conviction of Embezzlement and Theft from Indian Tribal Organization. The U-S Attorney’s Office reported 40 year old Kyle James Loudner was sentenced [Read More…]
Suni Lee announces gymnastics return 2 years ahead of LA Olympics
Sunisa Lee prepares to perform her routine during the Artistic Gymnastics, Women’s Balance Beam Final at the Bercy Arena during the Paris 2024 Summer Olympic Games on August 5th, 2024, in Paris, France. (Tim Clayton/Corbis [Read More…]
United to offer blocked middle seat option in Economy Plus
United is unveiling a new seating option blocking off the middle seat. (United Airlines) (NEW YORK) The woes of airplane middle seats are soon to be eradicated for some United Airlines passengers. The Chicago-based carrier announced on Tuesday [Read More…]
Former Uvalde school police chief’s court appearance postponed due to Texas flooding
A memorial dedicated to the 19 children and two adults murdered on May 24,2022 during a mass shooting at Robb Elementary School is seen on January 05, 2026 in Uvalde, Texas. (Brandon Bell/Getty Images) (UVALDE, [Read More…]
Justices pitch lawmakers on enhanced security in rare Hill appearance
Supreme Court Justices Elena Kagan (L) and Amy Coney Barrett testify to the House Appropriations Committee on Capitol Hill July 14, 2026, in Washington, DC. The justices appeared before the committee’s budget hearing for the [Read More…]
Darline Graham, Lindsey Graham’s sister, sworn in as senator
Darline Graham Nordone speaks during a press conference outside the Governor’s South Carolina State House office on July 13, 2026 in Columbia, South Carolina. (Grant Baldwin/Getty Images) (WASHINGTON) — Darline Graham, Lindsey Graham’s sister, was [Read More…]
Tom Cruise to join star-studded 2026 FIFA World Cup closing ceremony
Tom Cruise appears in this image. (FIFA) The closing ceremony for the 2026 FIFA World Cup just got bigger. FIFA announced in a press release Tuesday that it has added Tom Cruise to its closing [Read More…]
‘Hotel Transylvania 5’ headed to theaters in fall 2027
Selena Gomez at the premiere of ‘Hotel Transylvania’ at the 2012 Toronto International Film Festival held at The Princess Whales Theatre on Sept. 8, 2012, in Toronto, Canada. (Eric Charbonneau/WireImage via Getty Images) A new [Read More…]
Issa Rae announces tour celebrating 10th anniversary of ‘Insecure’
Poster for Insecure: The 10th Anniversary Tour (Live Nation) Issa Rae is reuniting with members of the Insecure cast to celebrate the 10-year anniversary of the HBO series. Insecure, which ran for five seasons from 2016 to [Read More…]
Capt. Chesley ‘Sully’ Sullenberger reveals Alzheimer’s diagnosis
Captain Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger attends PaleyLive NY: “Miracle On The Hudson: How ‘Sully’ And Flight 1549 Inspired A Nation” at Paley Museum on January 11, 2024 in New York City. (Michael Loccisano/Getty Images) (NEW YORK) [Read More…]
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