Month: April 2026
Ag News
Transportation cost increases likely to trickle down to the farmer
A professor at Iowa State University says higher prices for diesel fuel are expected to impact the bottom line for farmers and ranchers this spring. Kurt Rosentrater producers can help manage their costs by doing [Read More…]
Ag News
U.S. farms double biogas capture in 5 years, new report finds
A new report by the American Biogas Council shows the number of U.S. farms capturing biogas has more than doubled the past five years. Patrick Serfass is executive director of the council and says the [Read More…]
ABC World News
US fighter jet appears to have been shot down by Iran, search and rescue underway, US officials say
(LONDON) — An American fighter jet appears to have been shot down by Iran, according to three U.S. officials. Search and rescue operations are currently underway, the officials said. Copyright © 2026, ABC Audio. All [Read More…]
ABC Politics News
White House asks for record-breaking $1.5 trillion for defense in 2027 budget request
President Donald Trump pauses as he finishes speaking about the Iran war from the Cross Hall of the White House on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, in Washington. (Alex Brandon-Pool/Getty Images) (WASHINGTON) — The White House, [Read More…]
Latest News
Former Mitchell High School bricks to be made available to the public
Now that demolition of the former Mitchell High School has started, Superintendent Joe Childs is reminding community members to avoid venturing onto the site in search of souvenirs. “There’s a Puetz trailer that’s parked on [Read More…]
ABC Business News
Jobs report shows strong hiring in March, despite oil shock set off by Iran war
Job interview (Narisara Nami/Getty Images) (NEW YORK) — The U.S. recorded strong job gains in March, rebounding from dismal losses a month earlier, even as the nation weathered a global oil shock set off by [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
Nick Jonas to star in horror holiday flick, ‘White Elephant’
Nick Jonas at the 2026 Oscars. (Disney/Ser Baffo) Nick Jonas has lined up his next movie project. The youngest Jonas Brother is set to star in a horror holiday flick called White Elephant, alongside Kathryn [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
Luis Guzmán talks voicing Wart in ‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’
Wart (Luis Guzman) in ‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie.’ (Nintendo, Universal Studios) Mario and Luigi are back on the big screen in the new animated film The Super Mario Galaxy Movie. The sequel, which is [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
In brief: Brian Cox to star in ‘Dexter: Resurrection’ season 2 and more
Brian Cox has joined the cast of Dexter: Resurrection. The Emmy winner and Succession star will be a series regular in season 2 of the show. Cox will play The New York Ripper, who is [Read More…]
Ag News
Feenstra highlights economic impact of growing biofuel markets
A U.S. Congressman is encouraged by recent progress on biofuels policy. Iowa Republican Randy Feenstra tells Brownfield the Renewable Volume Obligations announced by the EPA send a strong signal to the market. “This is a [Read More…]
Ag News
RFA: February ethanol exports up sharply on year
The U.S. exported 209.9 million gallons of ethanol during February. The Renewable Fuels Association says that was down 1% on the month, but up 36% on the year, with more than half of that headed [Read More…]
Ag News
Fertilizer prices surge as Hormuz closure enters fifth week, analyst says
A fertilizer market analyst says prices remain stubbornly high, offering little relief for farmers heading into the growing season. “It’s getting to the point where farmers are throwing their hands in the air and saying, [Read More…]
Ag News
Kansas decision on E15 draws criticism from corn leaders
The CEO of Kansas Corn says he’s disappointed and frustrated by his state’s decision to opt out of selling year-round E15 starting in 2027. Josh Roe says it undercuts efforts to support consumers, the biofuels [Read More…]
Ag News
Purdue economist: Financial risk grows for farmers heading into 2026 season
An ag economist at Purdue University says the conflict in the Middle East is contributing to increased financial strain. Michael Langemeier says operating expenses are running about 2 percent higher than last year. “Diesel prices and [Read More…]
Latest News
Government Health South Dakota awards $7.8 million from opioid settlement to combat addiction
John Hult-SD Searchlight The latest round of funding from a nationwide opioid settlement will pay for a mobile street medicine clinic, addiction treatment training for primary care doctors, and recovery coaching for incarcerated people and [Read More…]
Latest News
One data center project ‘unchanged’ while another ‘doesn’t make sense’ after rejected incentives
Makenzie Huber-SD Searchlight One company plans to pause its project but another company’s plan is “unchanged” after South Dakota lawmakers rejected incentives for large data centers. Applied Digital has been courting South Dakota lawmakers and [Read More…]
ABC National News
Artemis II crew talks to ABC News from space: Their journey so far and what’s ahead
CSA astronaut Jeremy Hansen and NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Christina Koch, Victor Glover speak with ABC News from the Orion spacecraft as it heads to the moon, April 2, 2026. (NASA) (NEW YORK) — The [Read More…]
Local, Regional and National Sport stories
Local Sports for Friday, April 3, 2026
MITCHELL KERNELS Mitchell Kernel softball team’s season opener is April 7th at Pierre. The home opener will be on April 9th against Aberdeen Central. The Mitchell track and field teams return to competition on Friday, [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
Robin Roberts on why you won’t hear her voice in ‘Breaking Glass: The Pat Summitt Story’: ‘It’s not about me’
Poster for ‘Breaking Glass: The Pat Summitt Story’ (ABC News Studios) Robin Roberts executive produced the film Breaking Glass: The Pat Summitt Story, which premieres on ESPN Sunday. The documentary explores the life and career of Pat Summitt, the legendary [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
Judge dismisses much of Blake Lively’s lawsuit against Justin Baldoni
Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni. (Getty Images) A federal judge in New York on Thursday gutted much of Blake Lively’s case against her It Ends With Us co-star Justin Baldoni, including her claims she was [Read More…]