Month: April 2026
Latest News
Trail of Governors to unveil Noem statue June 12th
The South Dakota Trail of Governors Foundation Board is hosting the unveiling of former Governor Kristi Noem’s life-size bronze statue June 12th, at 10am CT on the State Capitol grounds in Pierre. Sculptor John Lopez [Read More…]
Local, Regional and National Sport stories
21 to be Inducted in South Dakota Sports Hall of Fame, including Mitchell natives Mike Miller and Randi Morgan
The South Dakota Sports Hall of Fame will be inducting 21 sports legends on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026, at the Sioux Falls Convention Center. The 2026 class includes one of the most successful basketball players [Read More…]
ABC Sports News
Dallas Wings select Azzi Fudd of UConn No. 1 in WNBA draft with a $500,000 payday waiting
NEW YORK (AP) — Azzi Fudd is on her way to Dallas as the No. 1 pick in the WNBA draft with a $500,000 payday waiting for the former UConn star. A record-setting six UCLA players followed [Read More…]
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Three candidates pledge changes on Medicaid, ag, taxes and education while governor touts results
Joshua Haiar and Seth Tupper/South Dakota Searchlight SIOUX FALLS — Three men who want to be governor of South Dakota vowed to do things differently than the current administration on topics including Medicaid, agriculture, taxes [Read More…]
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Anti-abortion lawmakers seek to redefine ‘abortion’ to exclude medical treatment
Sofia Resnick/Stateline Some anti-abortion state lawmakers are pushing to revise the definition of “abortion” so abortion bans don’t apply to cases in which the death of an “unborn child” is the result of medical care provided to [Read More…]
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SNAP work requirements don’t boost jobs, but drop participation, research finds
Kevin Hardy/Stateline As states enact stricter work requirements for the federal food stamp program, a new analysis suggests those requirements won’t enhance employment and will push more people off of food assistance. The researchers conducted [Read More…]
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Black Hills uranium exploration permit hearing postponed to May
Meghan O’Brien/South Dakota Searchlight A public hearing about an application to explore underground for uranium in the Black Hills has been rescheduled to May 18 through May 22. The hearing will take place in Hot Springs at [Read More…]
Local, Regional and National Sport stories
Tuesday Sports: April 14, 2026
TUESDAY SPORTS, APRIL 14, 2026 MITCHELL KERNELS — Mitchell’s softball season opener ended in a 16-2, five-inning loss to Sioux Falls Lincoln on Monday night at Sherman Park. Mitchell took an early 2-0 lead in [Read More…]
Local, Regional and National Sport stories
Caratini, Jeffers hit 2 of Minnesota’s 4 homers in a 13-6 win over Red Sox
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Victor Caratini and Ryan Jeffers each homered and drove in three runs on Monday and the Minnesota Twins knocked out Boston starter Garrett Crochet in the second inning en route to a [Read More…]
Local, Regional and National Sport stories
Tigers place third at home invitational; Meyerink earns medalist honors
MITCHELL, S.D. — Dakota Wesleyan made the most of its home course, highlighted by an individual title from Allison Meyerink and a pair of top-three team finishes at the 2026 DWU Spring Invitational at Lakeview [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
‘#SKYKING’ director hopes doc about man who stole a plane inspires people to check on their friends
The key art for ‘#SKYKING.’ (ABC News Studios) The documentary #SKYKING, now streaming on Hulu, tells the story of Richard “Beebo” Russell, who in 2018 stole a $33 million airplane — despite the fact that he’d [Read More…]
Ag News
Review what’s really covered by your insurance policy
Before the busy planting season, Insurance expert Zachary Hinthorn from Country Financial says farmers should spend some time with their agents reviewing what is covered, because things change every year. The post Review what’s really [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
Brian Tyree Henry to star in upcoming Apple film ‘Running’
Brian Tyree Henry attends the 31st Annual Critics Choice Awards at Barker Hangar on January 04, 2026, in Santa Monica, California. (Photo by Monica Schipper/Getty Images) Brian Tyree Henry has another Apple gig in the [Read More…]
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Mitchell School Board facing difficult cost-saving decisions
The Mitchell School Board discussed looming budget issues and cost containment strategies, including ending the Mass Customized Learning program at the middle school during its meeting Monday. Superintendent Joe Childs told the board district enrollment [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
Nick Jonas to star in Netflix rom-com about bachelor caught in a custody battle
Nick Jonas attends the world premiere of ‘A Very Jonas Christmas Movie’ at the New York City Center on Nov. 10, 2025. (Disney/Jose Alvarado, Jr.) As the father of 4-year-old Malti Marie Chopra Jonas, whom [Read More…]
Ag News
It’s tick season and reports are on the rise
My family spends a lot of time outside, and on weekends we love to hike. We’ve noticed an increase in ticks, and that means “tick checks” are a necessity. Ticks are vectors and when it [Read More…]
Ag News
Central Kentucky farmer says corn planting going quick in dry spring conditions
A farmer in central Kentucky says corn planting is moving quickly this spring. “This is my twenty-second crop and it’s probably my second earliest spring I’ve experienced.” Caleb Ragland tells Brownfield “we got started rolling [Read More…]
ABC Politics News
Trump pressed on Iran endgame as US naval blockade begins in Strait of Hormuz
U.S. President Donald Trump walks to Air Force One on April 11, 2026, at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland. President Trump is traveling to Florida. (Photo by Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images) (WASHINGTON) — President Donald Trump said [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
Hollywood stars signal opposition to Paramount, Warner Bros. merger in open letter
The Paramount Pictures logo is displayed on a water tower in Los Angeles, California, on Feb. 17, 2026. (Michael Yanow/NurPhoto via Getty Images) Stars from across Hollywood are expressing their opposition to the Warner Bros. [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
‘Little House on the Prairie’ Netflix adaptation gets teaser trailer
The teaser key art for ‘Little House on the Prairie.’ (Netflix) The teaser trailer for Little House on the Prairie season 1 has arrived. Netflix has released the first trailer for its new series adaptation [Read More…]
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