Month: April 2026
Trump to hold news conference on airman rescue as his deadline for Iran looms
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks from the Cross Hall of the White House on April 1, 2026 in Washington, DC. (Alex Brandon-Pool/Getty Images) (WASHINGTON) — President Donald Trump will hold a news conference Monday in [Read More…]
Supreme Court vacates Steve Bannon contempt-of-Congress charges
Steve Bannon, former adviser to Donald Trump, speaks during the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Grapevine, Texas, US, on Friday, March 27, 2026. (Photographer: Shelby Tauber/Bloomberg via Getty Images) (WASHINGTON) — The Supreme Court [Read More…]
Monday Sports: April 6, 2026
MONDAY SPORTS, APRIL 6, 2026 MITCHELL KERNELS — Mitchell High School announced on Friday that Wes Morgan has been named head girls basketball coach for the 2026-27 season. Morgan previously spent 11 seasons with the [Read More…]
In brief: ‘The Chosen’ season 6 gets premiere date and more
We now know when season 6 of The Chosen will make its debut. Prime Video has announced that the sixth season of the series will premiere on Nov. 15. The season covers the events of [Read More…]
Wisconsin farm groups await Governor’s decision on key bills
Wisconsin’s ag coalition remains hopeful that additional ag legislation will be signed into law by Governor Tony Evers. Jason Mugnaini with Wisconsin Farm Bureau tells Brownfield there is currently no liability protection for farmers who [Read More…]
Clean Until Canopy
Weed control is coming into focus as farmers begin the 2026 growing season. Corteva Agriscience Market Development Specialist Dennis Holland says post-emergence herbicide applications and layering residuals are vital to a successful program. He tells Brownfield [Read More…]
Student Business Competition boosts three local young entrepreneurs
Three student entrepreneurs recently made their pitches for start-up businesses to a group of local experts during a local competition similar to the popular TV series “Shark Tank.” MADC CEO Mike Lauritsen called it successful. [Read More…]
Second Black Hills mining proposal selected for federal fast-track permitting
Makenzie Huber-SD Searchlight Federal officials have selected a second Black Hills mining proposal for an expedited permitting process. The Bear Lodge Rare Earth Mining Project is on the Wyoming side of the Black Hills, and [Read More…]
Ukraine outshoots Russia in cross-border drone war for 1st time, March data suggests
A soldier of the Unmanned Systems Forces prepares a ‘Salut’ drone on March 31, 2026 in Kharkiv, Ukraine. (Nikoletta Stoyanova/Getty Images) (LONDON) — Ukraine launched more cross-border attack drones than Russia in a one-month period [Read More…]
Rep. Turner says he doesn’t think ground troops necessary to reopen Strait of Hormuz
Rep. Mike Turner, R-Ohio, appears on ABC News’ “This Week” on April 5, 2026. (ABC News) (WASHINGTON) — Republican Rep. Mike Turner defended the U.S. war with Iran on Sunday and said that he doesn’t [Read More…]
‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ powers up the box office with the year’s biggest debut
Luigi, Yoshi, Mario and Toad in ‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie.’ (Nintendo, Illumination) Nintendo? More like Ninten-dough. The Super Mario Galaxy Movie has taken over the top spot at the box office in the year’s biggest global [Read More…]
Hornets win their 4th straight behind 35 points from LaMelo Ball, beat the Timberwolves 122-108
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — LaMelo Ball scored 35 points and Miles Bridges added 25 points, eight rebounds and seven assists for the surging Charlotte Hornets in a 122-108 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday. Coby [Read More…]
Richie Palacios hits 2-run homer in 10th inning to lift Rays over Twins 4-1
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Richie Palacios hit a two-run homer in a three-run 10th inning, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Minnesota Twins 4-1 on Sunday. Junior Caminero also went deep for Tampa Bay, which [Read More…]
UCLA storms past South Carolina to claim its 1st NCAA women’s basketball title
PHOENIX (AP) — It’s mission accomplished for UCLA. Gabriela Jaquez, Lauren Betts and the rest of the UCLA seniors secured the first NCAA women’s basketball national championship in school history — a goal that was [Read More…]
Artificial intelligence crept into lawmaking in 2026, prompting excitement — and concern
John Hult-SD Searchlight When he’s not at the Capitol, South Dakota state Rep. Al Novstrup helps oversee his amusement parks in Sioux Falls and his hometown of Aberdeen. He’s not an expert on off-label prescription [Read More…]
Aranda, Díaz and Matz lead the Rays to a 7-1 victory over the Twins
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Jonathan Aranda hit a two-run double, Yandy Díaz drove in two runs and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Minnesota Twins 7-1 on Saturday night. Aranda’s double highlighted a three-run second inning, [Read More…]
Jo Adell robs 3 homers in what Torii Hunter calls the `greatest defensive game I’ve ever seen’
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — You’ve done something special when Torii Hunter, a nine-time Gold Glove Award winner known for his acrobatic catches, calls what you just did “probably the greatest defensive game I’ve ever seen.” [Read More…]
Michigan rolls to national title game with its latest double-digit March win, 91-73 over Arizona
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Game of the year? This wasn’t even the game of the night. Michigan overpowered Arizona early and humbled the ’Cats for 40 long minutes Saturday, turning their highly anticipated Final Four matchup into a [Read More…]
UConn and Hurley muscle their way to 3rd national title game in 4 seasons, beating Illinois 71-62
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Dan Hurley had UConn ready for another Final Four fight night. Once again, his Huskies scored a knockout. Fabulous freshman Braylon Mullins made another last-minute 3-pointer — his only basket of the [Read More…]
Palestinian babies separated from parents at start of war, reunited after 2 years
A Palestinian mother hugs her child as eight children evacuated from Gaza to Egypt through the Rafah Border Crossing during 2023 land attacks due to health issues return to Gaza after completing treatment, coordinated by [Read More…]
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