Month: April 2026
ABC Politics News
Congress approves short-term FISA spy powers extension amid GOP infighting
House Majority Leader Steve Scalise speaks alongside House Republican leadership during a news conference on the steps of the U.S. Capitol, on April 15, 2026, in Washington, D.C. (Heather Diehl/Getty Images) (WASHINGTON) — In the [Read More…]
Latest News
State Penitentiary Inmate with ties to Davison County Sentenced to Additional 40 Years in Prison
A 36 year old South Dakota State Penitentiary inmate has been sentenced to an additional 40 years in prison after earlier being convicted of two counts of Aggravated Assault and one count of First-Degree Robbery. [Read More…]
Ag News
USTR under fire for trade policies affecting farmers, requests 46% budget increase
Lawmakers pressed the U.S. Trade Representative this week over policies they say are hurting American farmers during a U.S. House Appropriations Committee hearing. Indiana Democrat Frank Mrvan confronted Ambassador Jaimeson Greer repeatably about lost soybean [Read More…]
Ag News
Missouri FFA president reflects on ag diversity, calls members “future of agriculture”
The retiring Missouri State FFA President says she has a greater appreciation for the diversity of Missouri agriculture as her year of service wraps up. Ivy Elwell from La Monte, in central Missouri, tells Brownfield [Read More…]
Ag News
Ag engineer watches Caterpillar–Monarch deal for AI innovations
An ag engineering professor says he’s watching how Caterpillar potentially integrates technology being acquired from Monarch tractors. Scott Shearer is the Department of Food, Agricultural and Biological Engineering chair at Ohio State University. “I’m really [Read More…]
ABC World News
Daughter of American woman missing in Bahamas arrives to help with search
Cadaver dogs in the Bahamas to help search for missing American Lynette Hooker, April 16, 2026. (ABC News) (NEW YORK) — The daughter of Lynette Hooker, an American woman who is missing in the Bahamas, [Read More…]
Latest News
Davison County Auditor Kathy Wingert one of many auditors across South Dakota frustrated with the Secretary of State’s Office
County Auditors across South Dakota are frustrated with the South Dakota Secretary of State’s Office regarding the availability of ballots to kick off absentee voting for the upcoming June 2nd primary and local elections. Davison [Read More…]
ABC Politics News
Exclusive: Barack Obama calls for Virginians to vote ‘Yes’ in new video just days before crucial redistricting election
Former President Barack Obama during a campaign event for Representative Mikie Sherrill, Democratic gubernatorial candidate for New Jersey, Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025. (Adam Gray/Bloomberg via Getty Images) (WASHINGTON) — Former President Barack Obama, in a [Read More…]
ABC Politics News
House approves short-term FISA spy powers extension amid GOP infighting
House Majority Leader Steve Scalise speaks alongside House Republican leadership during a news conference on the steps of the U.S. Capitol, on April 15, 2026, in Washington, D.C. (Heather Diehl/Getty Images) (WASHINGTON) — In the [Read More…]
ABC Politics News
Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons leaving agency
Todd Lyons, acting director of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), speaks during a news conference in Nogales, Arizona, US, on Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026. (Ash Ponders/Bloomberg via Getty Images) (WASHINGTON) — The acting director [Read More…]
ABC Business News
Stocks surge and oil prices plunge after Iran says Strait of Hormuz ‘completely open’ during Israel-Lebanon ceasefire
: Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange during morning trading on April 17, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images) (NEW YORK) — Stocks surged and [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
In brief: ‘Street Fighter’ official trailer and more
We now have the teaser trailer and premiere window for Outlander: Blood of My Blood season 2. The second season of the Outlander prequel series is set to make its debut in fall 2026. It [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
Neil Patrick Harris, Tituss Burgess and Ellie Kemper to star in TV shows based on Mo Willems books
‘The Pigeon Show! Starring The Pigeon’ and ‘The Elephant & Piggie Show!’ cast announcements. (Paramount+) The pigeon gets a TV show. Paramount+ has announced the main voice cast for its upcoming two new TV series [Read More…]
Ag News
Missouri ag leaders fuel FFA Foundation growth
The director of the Missouri FFA Foundation says Missouri’s ag industry is stepping up to invest in its future workforce. Heather Dimitt-Fletcher tells Brownfield in its first five years, the Missouri FFA Foundation has increased [Read More…]
Ag News
Boozman says bipartisan “skinny farm bill” taking shape in U.S. Senate
The chairman of the U.S. Senate Ag Committee says he’s confident a “skinny farm bill” will happen this year. John Boozman tells Brownfield he’s working on building support on a bipartisan version of a farm [Read More…]
Ag News
Why exports matter, even in times of tight supplies
The total value of US beef exports to Mexico are around $1.30 billion and the value of US pork exports to Mexico are valued at around $2.9 billion. With a record small cattle herd in [Read More…]
Ag News
Celebrating 35 years of USB with Chuck Myers
In this week’s checkoff chat, we’re looking back at 35 years of building demand and new opportunities for soybean farmers with Chuck Myers. Listen as we talk about farmer-led investments in research, innovation, and market [Read More…]
Local, Regional and National Sport stories
Friday Sports: April 17, 2026
FRIDAY SPORTS, APRIL 17, 2026 MITCHELL KERNELS — Mitchell’s 4×200 relay team of Alexier Padilla, Carter Lee, Sam Mullenmeister and Samari Wright took first place with a time of 1:30.88, one of the top marks [Read More…]
Local, Regional and National Sport stories
Mitchell relay wins, Stach leads way at Corn Palace Relays
MITCHELL, S.D. — Mitchell turned in several standout performances at the Corn Palace Relays on Thursday at Joe Quintal Field, highlighted by a state-leading relay win and a top Class AA field event mark. The [Read More…]
Local, Regional and National Sport stories
Weber’s walk-off lifts Mitchell to sweep of Huron in doubleheader
MITCHELL, S.D. — Mitchell swept Huron in a doubleheader Thursday at Drake Field, winning 5-1 in Game 1 and 2-1 in walk-off fashion in Game 2. In the opener, Mitchell struck early with a two-run [Read More…]
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