Month: May 2026
Ag News
Fischer says nationwide year-round E15 would boost corn demand
U.S. Senator Deb Fischer says farmers critically need the certainty of permanent, year-round sales of E15 fuel blends. “Corn farmers are worried. They want to see E15 come about as being a year-round solution to [Read More…]
Ag News
Bovine TB detected in northern Michigan
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development says a cattle herd in northern Michigan has been confirmed with bovine tuberculosis. The department says the herd in Iosco County was identified after a cow tested positive [Read More…]
ABC World News
Dozens of Ukrainian drones target Moscow, mayor says, amid overnight attack on Russia
A man with extinguisher extinguishes a fire on car in the city center after Russian aerial attack on May 5, 2026 in Kramatorsk, Ukraine. (Photo by Oleksandr Magula/Suspilne Ukraine/JSC “UA:PBC”/Global Images Ukraine via Getty Images) [Read More…]
ABC National News
DOJ probing $2.6 billion in oil trades related to Iran war, sources say
Signage during a news conference at the Department of Justice in Washington, DC, US, on Monday, May 4, 2026. (Photographer: Daniel Heuer/Bloomberg via Getty Images) (WASHINGTON) — The Department of Justice is investigating a series [Read More…]
ABC National News
Lawsuits allege negligence by UPS, others before fiery, fatal November crash
Fire and smoke mark where a UPS cargo plane crashed near Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport on November 04, 2025 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Stephen Cohen/Getty Images) (NEW YORK) — A slew of new [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
Kennedy Ryan on adapting her books to screen and the ‘Heated Rivalry’ effect
Kennedy Ryan headshot. (Courtesy of Kennedy Ryan) Kennedy Ryan is bringing her beloved books to the screen. The romance author is currently hard at work adapting the first book in her Skyland series, Before I [Read More…]
Ag News
Milder to warmer days ahead; rains to return to the Heartland, centered on the southern Plains
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of below-normal temperatures from the Ohio Valley and Great Lakes region into the middle and northern Atlantic States, while warmer-than-normal weather will prevail west [Read More…]
ABC Sports News
Jalen Brunson helps the Knicks take a 2-0 lead over the 76ers with a 108-102 victory
NEW YORK (AP) — Jalen Brunson scored 26 points and helped New York seize control of a close game after a run of blowouts, leading the Knicks to a 108-102 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers [Read More…]
ABC Sports News
Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo is not running in the Preakness
Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo will not run in the Preakness Stakes next weekend, trainer Cherie DeVaux announced Wednesday. DeVaux and owners decided to skip the Preakness and set their sights on the Belmont Stakes on [Read More…]
Latest News
Water worries: Billions needed to keep South Dakota taps flowing
Bart Pfankuch/South Dakota News Watch Compared to several states to the west, South Dakota is not even in the conversation of places in danger of experiencing a water crisis. Arizona, New Mexico, California and Colorado [Read More…]
Latest News
Tribal law enforcement academy, requested by South Dakota, will be located in North Dakota
John Hult/South Dakota Searchlight Tribal police recruits in South Dakota will soon have an option for basic training through the Bureau of Indian Affairs that’s closer to home, but it won’t be as close as [Read More…]
Latest News
Healthcare costs top of mind for voters as midterms approach, survey finds
Jennifer Shutt/States Newsroom WASHINGTON — Voters, including those within the Make America Healthy Again movement, say the rising cost of healthcare is a significant concern that will have an impact on whom they support in [Read More…]
Latest News
Emily’s Hope substance use curriculum coming to South Dakota schools
Molly Wetsch/South Dakota News Watch Next school year, about 141,000 students in South Dakota public schools may begin to see more conversations about substance use disorder – and how to prevent it – being had in their classrooms. [Read More…]
Latest News
President signs bill supported by SD delegation to quicken mortgage processing on tribal trust land
South Dakota Searchlight Donald Trump has signed a bill into law that its sponsors from South Dakota say will accelerate the review and processing of mortgages on tribal trust land. Trust land is held by [Read More…]
Local, Regional and National Sport stories
Thursday Sports: May 7, 2026
THURSDAY SPORTS, MAY 7, 2026 MITCHELL KERNELS — Mitchell Kernels girls golf competes Thursday at the Huron Invitational at Broadland Creek Golf Course at 10 am. — Mitchell Kernels track and field competes at the [Read More…]
Local, Regional and National Sport stories
Wembanyama and Spurs rebound to hand Timberwolves largest postseason defeat, 133-95, to even series
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Victor Wembanyama had 19 points and 15 rebounds, and the San Antonio Spurs handed Minnesota its worst postseason loss in franchise history, beating the Timberwolves 133-95 on Wednesday night to even [Read More…]
Local, Regional and National Sport stories
Abrams has grand slam and 5 RBIs, House, Tena and Millas also homer as Nationals rout Twins 15-2
WASHINGTON (AP) — CJ Abrams hit a grand slam with a career-high five RBIs, Drew Millas, Brady House and José Tena also homered and the Washington Nationals set their season high for runs in a [Read More…]
Local, Regional and National Sport stories
Three Dakota Wesleyan Athletes Named 2025-26 GPAC Men’s Golf All-Conference
SIOUX CITY, Iowa — The Great Plains Athletic Conference has released the 2026 All-Conference teams for Men’s Golf. Leading the way for the Tigers would be the lone senior, out of Hartford, South Dakota, Peyton Bettcher, who capped [Read More…]
Local, Regional and National Sport stories
10-Run First Inning Lifts Jackrabbits over North Dakota State
South Dakota State provided an opening punch with 10 runs in the first inning and cruised from that point as the Jackrabbits defeated North Dakota State, 14-2, in five innings Wednesday to advance in the [Read More…]
Local, Regional and National Sport stories
Coyotes Walk-Off Summit League Tournament Opener
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — In a back-and-forth contest, it was the No. 4-seed Coyotes who had the last laugh with a two-run, two-out two RBI single from senior Delaney White to lift South Dakota past Kansas City, 5-4, into [Read More…]
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