Month: August 2026
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Ft. Pierre City Council votes to close the parking lot at the Casey Tibbs South Dakota Rodeo Center due to hill slide concerns
The Fort Pierre City Council recently met in special session to discuss safety concerns surrounding the slipping hillside below the Casey Tibbs South Dakota Rodeo Center. Specifically, the gravel parking area between Fort Volunteer and [Read More…]
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Names released in Lawrence County fatal motorcycle crash
A 46 year old woman from Sioux Falls died last Thursday from injuries sustained in a two-vehicle crash near Sturgis. The South Dakota Department of Public Safety reported Angelee Kay Glammeier was driving a 2013 [Read More…]
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Gamecocks knock off defending champion Parkston Rays at state amateur tournament
MITCHELL, S.D. — The Hartford/Humboldt Gamecocks knocked off defending state champion Parkston 2-1 Saturday in a rematch of last year’s Class B state amateur baseball championship game at Cadwell Park. Blake Svoboda threw a complete [Read More…]
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Andrew Vaughn knocks home go-ahead run in 8th inning as Brewers defeat Twins 4-3
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Andrew Vaughn singled home the tiebreaking run in the eighth inning as the Milwaukee Brewers edged the Minnesota Twins 4-3 on Saturday night. William Contreras led off the eighth with a bloop [Read More…]
Ag News
Alice in Dairyland says the Wisconsin State Fair is bridging the gap between consumers and farmers
Wisconsin’s 79th Alice in Dairyland says the state fair is a perfect way to connect consumers with agriculture. Anastasia Poull says the fair food opens the door to education. “Not everyone gets to see some of that background on how your milk gets [Read More…]
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Wisconsin teen gains valuable lessons through exhibiting livestock
A Southwest Wisconsin teen says she’s excited to exhibit at her first Wisconsin State Fair. Cassidy Crooks says she’s watched her siblings show for years, but now it’s her turn. “On Tuesday, I’ll be showing my crossbred breeding ewe lamb,” she says. “She’s about six [Read More…]
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Mitchell Animal Rescue TNR offers free spay and neuter assistance for community cats
MITCHELL, S.D. – Mitchell Animal Rescue’s Trap-Neuter-Return program is offering assistance to residents caring for stray, feral or community cats in Mitchell. The program provides pre-approved numbers for free spay and neuter services at Creekside [Read More…]
ABC National News
Manhunt continues for suspect believed to have killed father, set home ablaze
Investigators are searching for 32-year-old Thomas David Ryan, who police say is wanted in connection with his father’s death. (New York State Police) (NEW YORK) — A manhunt continued Saturday for a suspect in upstate [Read More…]
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Government Noem ‘not planning to run’ but doesn’t rule out a political future as her statue is unveiled
South Dakota Searchlight Meghan O’Brien PIERRE — Former South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem said Friday after the unveiling of a statue in her honor that she won’t rule out any future campaigns but is not [Read More…]
Local, Regional and National Sport stories
Saturday Sports: August 8th, 2026
AMATEUR BASEBALL Friday, August 7 VOLGA 9, SALEM 7 The Volga Cormorants held off a furious late rally by the Salem Cubs to secure a 9–7 victory in the first round of the Class B [Read More…]
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Josh Bell sparks comeback as Twins rally to beat Brewers, 8-6
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Josh Bell went 4 for 5 with a homer and Kaelen Culpepper also went deep in his major league debut as the Minnesota Twins erased a four-run deficit and beat the Milwaukee [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
Ryan Murphy ‘might bring’ Ariana Grande back for a future ‘American Horror Story’ season
Ariana Grande attends the ‘Wicked: For Good’ European Premiere on November 10, 2025 in London, England. (Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images) Fans got excited when they heard that Ariana Grande was reuniting with Ryan Murphy for a [Read More…]
Ag News
Minnesota Ag in the Classroom marks four decades of growing agriculture literacy
Minnesota Agriculture in the Classroom is celebrating 40 years. Foundation director Ann Marie Ward says the impact of the ag literacy program has been remarkable. “What started as an idea to put agriculture back into [Read More…]
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NPS to flush Reflecting Pool pipes as it blames issues on previous administrations
The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting pool is shown partially filled on Aug. 5, 2026, in Washington, D.C. (Win McNamee/Getty Images) (WASHINGTON) — The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool was partially refilled on Friday to flush out what the [Read More…]
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City of Mitchell dealing with a possible cybersecurity issue
Statement from Mayor Jordan Hanson The City of Mitchell is currently investigating a potential cybersecurity incident impacting a limited portion of its network environment. Please note that all critical and emergency services are unaffected and [Read More…]
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Senate approves Russia sanctions bill named after Sen. Lindsey Graham
The late Sen. Lindsey Graham on April 27, 2026, in Washington, D.C. (Heather Diehl/Getty Images) (WASHINGTON) — The Senate on Friday approved a long-awaited Russia and Iran sanctions bill named after the late Sen. Lindsey [Read More…]
ABC Health News
Louisiana reporting at least 5 deaths from flesh-eating bacteria in seawater
Vibrio vulnificus bacterium. (Quantico69/Getty Images) (NEW YORK) — Louisiana health officials on Thursday urged residents to take precautions following an uptick in severe cases of a type of dangerous flesh-eating bacteria Vibrio vulnificus. So far [Read More…]
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Disney announces ‘Descendants’ spinoff film centered on children of classic sidekicks
The cast of ‘Hidden Heroes: A Descendants Story.’ (Disney) Another Descendants movie is on the way. Disney Channel and Disney+ announced a brand-new spinoff movie set in the Descendants franchise. The film, called Hidden Heroes: [Read More…]
Ag News
Sugar industry seeks additional economic aid from Congress
The chairman of the American Sugar Alliance says more economic aid from Congress would help sugar farmers navigate weather disasters and economic uncertainty. “It would be great to get some disaster and economic aid back [Read More…]
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Early August rains boost Missouri soybean, corn prospects
Two Missouri farmers say the early August rain has been welcome for the crops. Drew Lock in northeast Missouri says the soybeans have been soaking it up. “There’s a lot of potential out there. This [Read More…]