Month: July 2026

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents on March 24, 2026 in New York, New York. (Photo by Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images) (BIDDLEFORD, Maine) — Protesters are expected to gather Tuesday morning in Maine, a day [Read More…]

5 relatives killed, 2 hurt in ‘evil’ targeted shootings in Illinois; teens in custody

Stock image of police tape. (Ajax9/Getty Images) (EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill.) — Five relatives were killed and two relatives were hurt in “evil” targeted shootings against a family in Illinois, authorities said. The seven family [Read More…]

What to know about Darline Graham, Lindsey Graham’s sister, set to be sworn in as senator

Darline Graham Nordone speaks during a press conference outside the Governor’s South Carolina State House office on July 13, 2026 in Columbia, South Carolina. (Grant Baldwin/Getty Images) (WASHINGTON) — The Senate will swear in Darline [Read More…]

Rubio expands plans for high-level meeting focused on ‘far-left terrorism’

Marco Rubio, Secretary of State looks on as U.S. President Donald Trump meets with Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President of Ukraine for bilateral talks at Bestepe Presidential Compound during the NATO Summit, July 8, 2026 in Ankara, [Read More…]

‘Pretty dire’: Aid workers reveal health needs in Venezuela amid recovery from earthquakes

Adi, 38, has been struggling to access health services for her daughter Camila, 10, who was injured a few months ago, due to the high cost and limited services. (Mauro Jose Medina Garcia/The International Rescue [Read More…]

Cyclosporiasis cases in Michigan surpass 2,600 as health officials say lettuce or salad greens could be source

Cyclospora cayetanensis is a unicellular parasite that causes an intestinal infection called cyclosporiasis. (CDC) (NEW YORK) — Reported cases of cyclosporiasis, an intestinal illness caused by a parasite, have surpassed 2,600 in Michigan, the state’s [Read More…]

Inflation fell more than expected in June as gas prices eased

A shopper browses near ‘Sale’ signs in the meats section of a grocery store on July 7, 2026 in Pasadena, California. (Mario Tama/Getty Images) (NEW YORK) — Inflation dropped more than expected in June as [Read More…]

Palace City Post 18 Closes Home Schedule With Senior Night Doubleheader Against Yankton

MITCHELL, S.D. — Palace City Post 18 wraps up its home schedule Tuesday by hosting Yankton in a doubleheader beginning at 5 p.m. at Cadwell Park. The twinbill also serves as Senior Night for Post [Read More…]

In brief: ‘Carrie’ TV series first look and more

Tyriq Withers is set for a new rom-com. Deadline reports the Reminders of Him actor will star in and executive produce the upcoming romantic comedy Love Love. He will star alongside Isabel May in the film. [Read More…]

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With all the talk of tar spot, don’t forget about southern rust

A technical service representative with BASF says many corn growers have southern rust on their minds after the disease impacted most of the Midwest last year. Katie Stratham, who’s based in Kansas, says the pathogen [Read More…]

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Food as Medicine and charitable food

About 60 percent of those served by Feeding America food banks have a chronic disease. Melanie Hall, chief health, research, and evaluation officer for Feeding America says a recent evaluation shows that across 21 food [Read More…]

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A cool-off to near-seasonal temp levels ahead for parts of the Heartland

Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of hotter-than-normal conditions nationwide, except for near- or below-normal temperatures in parts of the Southwest and from the lower Great Lakes region into the [Read More…]

Mitchell School Board approves two budgets

July 14, 2026 J.P. Skelly

The Mitchell School Board hosted its annual public hearing during Monday’s meeting. Business manager Craig Breuning reviewed the numbers. “For the school district, K-12 only, just shy of $50 million,” said Bruening. “Somewhere in that [Read More…]

‘Trump does like a winner’: Ukraine victories could mean more US backing, Zelenskyy adviser says

President Donald Trump meets with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for bilateral talks at Bestepe Presidential Compound during the NATO Summit on July 8, 2026 in Ankara, Turkey. (Win Mcnamee/Getty Images) (LONDON) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr [Read More…]

New ‘A Nightmare on Elm Street’ film in the works at Paramount Pictures

A cosplayer dressed as Freddy Krueger from ‘A Nightmare on Elm Street’ during the first day of Comic Con at Javits Center on Oct. 7, 2021, in New York City. (Roy Rochlin/Getty Images) Get ready [Read More…]

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Hot weather throughout the Heartland; heat wave conditions centered on the upper Midwest, Great Plains

Across the Corn Belt, heat is building across the upper Midwest, where Tuesday’s high temperatures will range from 90 to 100°F. Across the remainder of the Midwest, warm, dry weather favors a rapid pace of [Read More…]

Tuesday Sports: July 14, 2026

TUESDAY SPORTS, JULY 14, 2026 PALACE CITY LEGION BASEBALL — Palace City Post 18 Legion baseball hosts Yankton on Tuesday in a doubleheader beginning at 5 p.m. at Cadwell Park. The games will serve as [Read More…]

Six Jacks Named to Stats Perform Preseason Team

CHICAGO — Led by first-team selection Quinten Christensen on the offensive line, six South Dakota State football players were recognized Monday on the 2026 Stats Perform Football Championship Subdivision Preseason All-America Team. A senior-to-be from Wessington Springs, [Read More…]

Pierre Jr., Hardman Tabbed Stats Perform Preseason All-Americans