Month: October 2026

John Boyega attends ‘The Woman King’ U.K. Gala Screening at Odeon Luxe Leicester Square on Oct. 3, 2022, in London, England. (Mike Marsland/WireImage via Getty Images) John Boyega has revealed he is married and a [Read More…]

Mitchell School Board recognizes student art excellence

The Mitchell School Board hosted its annual State Fair Student Art Recognition event during Tuesday’s meeting. High School Art Teacher Marica Shannon says it’s been another successful year as Middle School student artists captured first-place [Read More…]

Pope Leo walking and following his regular diet as he recovers from surgery: Vatican

A view of Policlinico Gemelli Hospital, framed by the sculpture of Saint Pope John Paul II, before the arrival of Pope Leo XIV on Oct. 13, 2026, in Rome, Italy. (Franco Origlia/Getty Images) Pope Leo [Read More…]

Cornell University faculty to begin debating no-confidence resolution

USA, New York, Finger Lakes Region, Ithaca, Cornell University, elevated view of McFaddin Hall, summer (Walter Bibikow/Getty Images) Cornell University’s faculty senate on Wednesday will begin deliberating a no-confidence resolution to condemn the school’s response [Read More…]

Federal judge grants preliminary injunction continuing to block Trump’s White House media ban

President Donald Trump stops to speak to members of the media as he departs on the South Lawn of the White House on Oct. 13, 2026, in Washington. (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) A federal judge continued [Read More…]

Trump and advisers debate livestreaming Nidal Hasan execution with some officials expressing concern

President Donald Trump departs the White House on October 13, 2026 in Washington. (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) President Donald Trump and his advisers are mulling whether to no longer livestream the execution of Fort Hood shooter [Read More…]

DWU launches “Wesleyan. On Purpose” campaign

Dakota Wesleyan University is launching a fundraising campaign to increase its endowment. The launch of the “Wesleyan. On Purpose.” campaign, aimed at raising $40 million, was announced recently by DWU President Dan Kittle. Said Kittle [Read More…]

Joni Mitchell becomes US citizen

Joni Mitchell attends the 2026 JUNO Awards at TD Coliseum on March 29, 2026, in Hamilton, Ontario. (Cindy Ord/Getty Images) Joni Mitchell is giving her classic song “Both Sides, Now” a new meaning after becoming [Read More…]

In brief: ‘Girls’ returning to HBO for limited run and more

Hulu is moving the chains for The Land. It has released the official trailer for the star-packed drama series set in the world of the Cleveland Browns, coming to Hulu and Hulu on Disney+ in February. [Read More…]

LifeQuest launches 2026 “30 in 60” community campaign

Lifequest is in the middle of its annual “30 in 60” campaign. Brian Loken says it’s an opportunity to do 30 good things for others in 60 days. “But partnering with groups that we know [Read More…]

Mitchell School Board rejects plan for a synthetic turf practice field

The Mitchell School Board rejected a proposal by Superintendent Joe Childs to re-add synthetic turf to the MHS project scope as originally planned. Childs told the board the addition would cost around $1.3-million dollars, however [Read More…]

South Dakota high school football teams enter final week of regular season

Travis Kriens/KORN News Radio Sports Director South Dakota high school football teams in Classes 11B, 9AA, 9A and 9B enter the final week of the regular season Friday, with undefeated teams looking to finish strong [Read More…]

Freddy Peralta, Liam Hicks lift the Rays to a 3-1 win over the Guardians that evens the ALCS at 1-1

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — With the crowd chanting his name, a fired-up Freddy Peralta pumped one fastball after another past hitters all night long. Peralta threw six innings of four-hit ball, Liam Hicks lined [Read More…]

Coyotes Trek South to Face Murray State

VERMILLION, S.D. — The No. 9/9-ranked South Dakota football team and the high-scoring Coyote offense hits the road to battle the Murray State Racers on their Homecoming this Saturday, October 17 to continue positioning themselves [Read More…]

DWU Women’s Basketball Ties with Dordt for First Place in 2026-27 GPAC Preseason Poll

SIOUX CITY, Iowa — Dakota Wesleyan Women’s Basketball was picked to finish tied for first out of 12 teams in the Great Plains Athletic Conference preseason poll, receiving a total of 116 points. The Tigers earned [Read More…]

Wednesday Sports: October 14, 2026

WEDNESDAY SPORTS, OCTOBER 14, 2026 MITCHELL KERNELS — Mitchell Kernels volleyball was swept by No. 3 Sioux Falls Lincoln 3-0 on Tuesday night, losing 25-13, 25-21, 25-21. The Kernels trailed by as many as 11 [Read More…]

Michael Jackson Super Bowl halftime show documentary headed to Hulu, ESPN