Month: March 2026
Cattle futures mostly lower at midweek
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were mostly lower ahead of the week’s direct business. Choice boxed beef dropped sharply during the session. April live cattle closed $.95 lower at $234.42 and [Read More…]
Minnesota FSA reports strong uptake of Farmer Bridge Assistance Program
The state Farm Service Agency director for Minnesota says the distribution of Farmer Bridge Assistance payments is going smoothly. “We’ve got a good success rate on that.” Kurt Blomgren tells Brownfield more than 70 percent [Read More…]
Illinois Farm Bureau continues push for estate tax relief
The president of the Illinois Farm Bureau (IFB) says estate tax relief is one of the organization’s top priorities during the General Assembly’s spring session. Phillip Nelson says the Family Farm Preservation Act would increase [Read More…]
First lady Melania Trump enters White House summit with walking, talking humanoid robot
U.S. first lady Melania Trump enters the East Room with a humanoid robot during the Fostering the Future Together Global Coalition Summit at the White House. (Heather Diehl/Getty Images) (WASHINGTON) — First lady Melania Trump [Read More…]
Supreme Court deals blow to music industry fight against illegal downloads
U.S. Supreme Court building on Wednesday, March 18, 2026. (Bill Clark/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images) (WASHINGTON) — The Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled that internet service providers cannot be held liable for illegal downloads of copyrighted material like [Read More…]
Boy receiving Citizen Honor Award for shielding classmate during school shooting in Minneapolis
Victor Greenawalt, a Citizen Honor Award recipient, poses with his mother in Washington, D.C., March 24, 2026. (Congressional Medal of Honor Society) (MINNEAPOLIS) — A 11-year-old boy from Minneapolis will be recognized with a Citizen [Read More…]
Jury finds YouTube, Meta negligent in landmark social media trial
Two teenagers look at their iPhone screens displaying various social media and messaging apps. (Anna Barclay/Getty Images) (LOS ANGELES) — In a landmark decision, a jury found Meta and YouTube negligent for designing apps that [Read More…]
Venezuelan migrant sues Trump administration over deportation to notorious CECOT prison
The entrance of the Terrorism Confinement Center (CECOT) that is located t the municipality of Tecoluca, in San Vicente, El Salvador, on October 12, 2023. (Alex Pena/Anadolu via Getty Images) (NEW YORK) — A Venezuelan [Read More…]
US moved over 1,000 refugees to base in Doha almost 2 years ago. Now it’s been targeted
Sgt. Juan Miranda, culinary specialist, 155th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, files in Afghan Special Immigrants into the dining facility, August 20, 2021 at Camp As Sayliyah, Qatar. (Sgt. Jimmie Baker/US Army via Getty Images) (NEW [Read More…]
Stephen Colbert to write next ‘Lord of the Rings’ film after ‘The Hunt for Gollum’
A photo of Stephen Colbert during ‘The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,’ July 17, 2025, show. (Scott Kowalchyk/CBS via Getty Images) Stephen Colbert’s next gig after late night will take him to The Shire. The [Read More…]
Savannah Guthrie gives 1st interview since Nancy Guthrie’s abduction: ‘We are in agony’
Savannah Guthrie and mother Nancy Guthrie on Thursday, June 15, 2023 — (Photo by: Nathan Congleton/NBC via Getty Images) (NEW YORK) — “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie is speaking out in her first interview nearly [Read More…]
Democrat flips seat representing Mar-a-Lago’s district in Florida special election
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to reporters and members of the media at Mar-a-Lago on February 1, 2026 in Palm Beach, Florida.(Photo by Al Drago/Getty Images) (WASHINGTON) — Democrat Emily Gregory won the Florida House [Read More…]
Talks underway about state airplane purchase as new law requires consultation with expert panel
Josh Haiar-SD Searchlight When Republican state Sen. Joy Hohn, a pilot from Hartford, asked a state department head if he consulted with South Dakota’s Aeronautics Commission about an upcoming $5 million airplane purchase, the department [Read More…]
In brief: ‘For All Mankind’ renewed for sixth, final season and more
For All Mankind has been renewed for a sixth and final season on Apple TV. This announcement comes just ahead of the season 5 debut, which premieres on Friday. A new episode of the fifth [Read More…]
2 arrested in connection with London arson attack on Jewish charity’s ambulances, police say
Firefighters at the scene in Highfield Road, Golders Green, London, after an apparent arson attack on four ambulances belonging to the Jewish Community Ambulance service in London. The Metropolitan Police confirmed the incident is being [Read More…]
Miley Cyrus says ‘Hannah Montana’ special is ‘just a celebration’: “It’s all joy”
Miley Cyrus attends the premiere of the ‘Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special’ (Disney/Frank Micelotta) The Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special is now streaming on Disney+ and Hulu. It features Miley Cyrus performing your favorite Hannah hits [Read More…]
Paul Walter Hauser joins ‘Scooby-Doo’ live-action Netflix series
A photo of Paul Walter Hauser. (Nicholas Maggio) Paul Walter Hauser is ready to solve that mystery. Netflix has announced that the actor has joined the cast of the upcoming, currently untitled Scooby-Doo live-action series. [Read More…]
Wednesday Sports: March 25, 2026
WEDNESDAY SPORTS, MARCH 25, 2026 NAIA — Marian (Ind.) women’s basketball pulled away in the second half to defeat Dordt 73-61 to win the NAIA national championship. Dordt rallied from an early deficit to take [Read More…]
Arlington’s Huntimer headlines Class B all-state team, earns Player of the Year honors
Arlington senior Jaelyn Huntimer capped a standout career by being named the South Dakota Basketball Coaches Association Class B Player of the Year, leading the 2026 all-state first team. Huntimer averaged 28.8 points and 10.3 [Read More…]
Koupal Leads Star-Studded Class A All-State Team, Repeats as Player of the Year
Wagner senior Ashlyn Koupal put together another historic season, earning South Dakota Basketball Coaches Association Class A Player of the Year honors for the second consecutive year while leading a loaded all-state first team. Koupal, [Read More…]
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