Year: 2026

HURON, S.D. — The City of Huron has imposed an overnight curfew following severe storm damage that left downed power lines and fallen trees blocking streets and alleys throughout the community. The curfew took effect [Read More…]

Rain eases drought in parts of South Dakota, but dry conditions persist

Recent rounds of thunderstorms brought much-needed rainfall to parts of South Dakota and the High Plains, improving drought conditions in some areas, though dry conditions continue to affect much of the region. The latest U.S. [Read More…]

Palace City Splits at Aberdeen Behind Kaiden Allen’s Complete Game, Walk-off Loss in Game Two

ABERDEEN, S.D. — Palace City Post 18 split an American Legion baseball doubleheader Thursday against Aberdeen, riding a complete-game effort from Kaiden Allen to a 7-1 victory before falling 7-6 on a walk-off hit in [Read More…]

Hegseth calls protesters ‘ingrates’ as they try to drown out DC National Guard event

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth speaks during an event with U.S. President Donald Trump in the Oval Office of the White House on June 22, 2026, in Washington, DC. President Trump signed two orders on [Read More…]

Olympian David Hearn indicted for alleged vandalism of Reflecting Pool

(WASHINGTON) — Three-time U.S. Olympian David Hearn has been indicted in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia for allegedly “maliciously” destroying lining at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. This is a developing story. Please [Read More…]

Mitchell City Council to swear in members, consider TIF agreements and property purchases

MITCHELL, S.D. — The Mitchell City Council will swear in four council members, elect new leadership and consider several development agreements, property purchases and infrastructure projects during its meeting Monday evening. The meeting begins at [Read More…]

‘Large and growing’ parasitic infection outbreak spreading in Michigan, health officials say

Cyclospora cayetanensis is a unicellular parasite that causes an intestinal infection called cyclosporiasis. (CDC) (MICHIGAN) — A “large and growing” outbreak of a parasitic infection is spreading in Michigan, health officials warned this week. As of Thursday, [Read More…]

Mortgage rates fall to lowest level since May

Crude oil tankers, bulk carriers and vessels sit anchored around Qaboos Port June 22, 2026, in Muscat, Oman. The Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping route for the region’s oil and gas. (Elke Scholiers/Getty Images) [Read More…]

Tyler Perry says he’s excited for fans to see characters’ growth in ‘Why Did I Get Married Again?’

Sharon Leal, Tasha Smith, Taraji P. Henson, Jill Scott in ‘Why Did I Get Married Again?’ (Netflix) Tyler Perry is continuing his Why Did I Get Married? franchise with Why Did I Get Married Again?, premiering [Read More…]

Ashley Tisdale to produce, star in ‘Toxic Moms’ series

Ashley Tisdale attends the world premiere of the new season of Disney’s ‘Phineas And Ferb’ at Nya Studios on May 31, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Michael Tullberg/Getty Images) Ashley Tisdale is turning [Read More…]

Ag News

Cattle futures finish holiday-shortened week lower

At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were lower on cash and wholesale pressure. August live cattle closed $2.60 lower at $239.22 and October live cattle closed $2.45 lower at $234.30. August feeder [Read More…]

Ag News

Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: July 2, 2026

Sep. corn $4.23, up 1/4 centAug. soybeans $11.36 and 1/4, up 3 centsAug. soybean meal $305.50, up 20 centsAug. soybean oil 66.77, up 8 pointsSep. Chicago wheat $5.99 and 3/4, down 1/4 centAug. live cattle [Read More…]

Ag News

Farm bill delay would prolong uncertainty for farmers, Olson says

The vice president of Minnesota Farm Bureau is concerned the farm bill could get held up in the Senate. Carolyn Olson says the Federation is pleased Senate Ag Committee chair John Boozman released a draft [Read More…]

Ag News

Michigan young farmers say high lamb prices are creating new growth opportunities

A significant increase in lamb prices is helping young farmers expand into the industry. Sam and Chase Bos work as agriscience teachers in West Michigan while supporting the family’s commercial ewe operation. “The lamb market [Read More…]

Ag News

Proposed conservation cuts would further limit already underfunded programs

The program director with the Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy says the latest iteration of the farm bill being discussed by Congress raises concerns around conservation funding. During a recent IATP webinar, Michael Happ [Read More…]

Weather

Severe Weather and Heavy Rain Possible Thru Friday

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16 children rescued from ‘deplorable conditions’ in Ohio home, officials say: ‘Beyond comprehension’

From left: Elizabeth Siders, Christina Siders, Gary Siders Jr. and Gary Siders Sr., are seen in booking photos on June 30, 2026. (Southeastern Ohio Regional Jail) (VINTON COUNTY, Ohio) — Four people have been charged with [Read More…]

EMS personnel attended to ‘unconscious’ person at Mitch McConnell’s home, audio suggests

Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) speaks during a Senate Appropriations Subcommittee hearing on Capitol Hill on December 3, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Andrew Harnik/Getty Images) (WASHINGTON) — Emergency medical personnel were dispatched to the Washington home [Read More…]

ICE arrests 10,000 illegally in US in 5-day span

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents patrol Dulles International Airport on March 24, 2026 in Dulles, Virginia. (Heather Diehl/Getty Images) (WASHINGTON) — Immigration officials have quietly ramped up arrests in the recent days, taking 10,000 [Read More…]

Hantavirus outbreak linked to cruise ship over after last contact completes quarantine: WHO