Month: August 2026
Released Nancy Guthrie ransom notes generated ‘slight increase’ in tips: Sheriff’s department
Savannah Guthrie and mother Nancy Guthrie, June 15, 2023. (Nathan Congleton/NBC via Getty Images) (NEW YORK) — The recent release of two credible ransom notes sent to Nancy Guthrie’s family in the days after her abduction generated [Read More…]
Cause determined in the deadly 2025 Eaton Fire in Southern California: Officials
People hold photos of those who perished in the Eaton Fire during a memorial service, July 7, 2025, honoring the 19 lives lost in Altadena, California. (Mario Tama/Getty Images) (NEW YORK) — More than 18 [Read More…]
Electronics, Clothing Top Back-to-School Shopping Lists
Families with kids in grades K-12 are expected to spend an average of nearly $864 on back-to school items this year. That’s according to data from the National Retail Federation. That data also says that [Read More…]
In brief: ‘Violent Night 2’ gets trailer and more
Netflix has released its first look at Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story. The streaming service also announced that the upcoming season of the anthology series will premiere on Sept. 17. Ella Beatty stars as the [Read More…]
Southern rust pressure increasing across parts of the Corn Belt
An agronomist says growers need to mindful of southern rust as the growing season continues. Adam Byrne, technical service manager with FMC, tells Brownfield, “Southern rust came up pretty aggressively last year. It’s a very [Read More…]
Grassley eyes E15 expansion, meatpacking accountability in farm bill
U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley says years of negotiations have led to Thursday’s farm bill markup. “The current draft includes important provisions on year-round E15 and fertilizer markets among other important provisions. Year-round, nationwide E15 would [Read More…]
Canada, E.U. remain top spots for U.S. ethanol exports
U.S. ethanol exports continue to move out at a record pace. The Renewable Fuels Association says 206.1 million gallons of ethanol left U.S. ports in June, up 9% from May. Canada and the European Union, [Read More…]
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Names Released in Pennington County Fatal Crash
A 67 year old woman from Sioux Falls woman died last Saturday in a single-vehicle crash near Rochford, South Dakota. The South Dakota Department of Public Safety reported around 11am, 72 year old Randall Lee [Read More…]
‘Massive’ Russian strikes kill 17 in Kyiv, Zelenskyy says, as no missiles intercepted
Thick black smoke engulfs buildings on the outskirts of Kyiv following a Russian ballistic missile attack on the capital on August 5, 2026 in Kyiv, Ukraine. (Photo by Kostiantyn Liberov/Libkos/Getty Images) (LONDON) — Ukrainian President [Read More…]
Small Texas law firm without immigration expertise set to receive $150M contract to represent unaccompanied migrant children
A logo is displayed on the doors to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) headquarters at the Hubert H. Humphrey Building on May 30, 2026 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Kevin Carter/Getty [Read More…]
Wednesday Sports: August 5, 2026
WEDNESDAY SPORTS, AUGUST 5, 2026 CLASS B STATE LEGION BASEBALL TOURNAMENT — Madison defeated Dakota Valley 2-1 on Tuesday to win the Class B Legion state tournament. It’s Madison’s first Class B Legion state title [Read More…]
Summit League Releases Basketball Schedules
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – The Summit League announced its men’s and women’s basketball schedules for the upcoming 2026-27 season on Thursday. Both slates begin following the New Year and will feature a 14-game, home-and-home mirrored schedule [Read More…]
Bobby Witt Jr. returns from back injury and leads Royals to 8-2 win over Twins
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Bobby Witt Jr. had three hits and two RBIs in his return to the lineup Tuesday night, leading the Kansas City Royals to an 8-2 victory over the Minnesota Twins. [Read More…]
Jackley Joins Coalition Urging Congress to Help States Fight Medicaid Fraud
Attorney General Marty Jackley has joined 16 other Attorneys General in requesting Congress to support the STOP FRAUD in Medicaid Act. The Attorney General Office’s State Medicaid Fraud Control Unit and others throughout the nation [Read More…]
Armed man arrested at Trump National Golf Club in Los Angeles County: Authorities
A sign is posted in front of the Trump National Golf Club Los Angeles on June 16, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images) (LOS ANGELES) – A man allegedly armed with [Read More…]
How South Dakota hospitals fared in the latest quality ratings
Bart Pfankuch/South Dakota News Watch Two hospitals in South Dakota were rated “below average” in 2026 based on a regular review of patient care and medical outcome benchmarks set by the federal government. But those [Read More…]
Viola Davis to star in and executive produce new series, ‘Ascent’
Viola Davis attends the 32nd Annual Actor Awards at Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hall on March 01, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Rodin Eckenroth/Getty Images) Viola Davis is returning to TV. The EGOT-winning [Read More…]
Cattle futures higher ahead of direct trade
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were higher waiting on direct business to develop. Feeders had additional support from the lower move in corn. October live cattle closed $1.17 higher at $227.90 [Read More…]
Hawley raises concerns over possible Missouri FSA office changes
A U.S. Senator from Missouri has concerns the USDA’s Farm Service Agency could reduce services at some county offices in Missouri in October. In a letter to Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins, Josh Hawley says he’s [Read More…]