Year: 2026

A 37 year old man from Omaha is sitting in a federal prison following his conviction for a drug-related crime. Anthony Robinson will spend 22 years and five months in prison followed by five years [Read More…]

Former CIA Director John Brennan sues Trump, others to preserve records from investigations

Former Director of the Central Intelligence Agency John O. Brennan is seen on October 24, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Gilbert Carrasquillo/GC Images) (WASHINGTON) — Former CIA Director John Brennan on Wednesday sued President Donald Trump [Read More…]

A boost for downtown Brookings

Getting people downtown and keeping them there is the goal of public bathroom upgrades planned for Brookings. The city will use an A-A-R-P Community Challenge grant to update public bathrooms in the town’s welcoming center. [Read More…]

‘How do I keep going:?’ Farmer mental health solutions

South Dakota News Watch-Elena Tittel Mt. VERNON, S.D. – About 20 miles from Mitchell sits a 100-year-old barn. Merely driving by, it looks like nothing out of the ordinary: just one of many such farming [Read More…]

‘Camp Rock 3’ gets release date, new teaser trailer

Kevin Jonas, Joe Jonas and Nick Jonas star in ‘Camp Rock 3.’ (David Astorga/Disney) This is real, this is me, I’m exactly where I’m supposed to be — to watch the new teaser trailer for [Read More…]

‘Big Brother’ season 28 gets official theme, ‘Big Brother: Time Trip’

Julie Chen Moonves stands inside of the ‘Big Brother’ season 28 house. (Matthew Taplinger/CBS) It’s not summer without Big Brother. CBS has announced the theme of season 28 of the hit reality competition series. The [Read More…]

Ag News

Ethanol production up on week, with support from margins

U.S. ethanol production rose to a multi-month high last week, propelled by margins and demand expectations. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says production averaged 1.117 million barrels per day, the highest since mid-April, and up [Read More…]

Ag News

USDA boosts survey numbers, but farmer response rates still lag

The USDA sent out more farmer surveys for the June acreage report, but Seth Meyer with MU’s Food and Ag Policy Research Institute says the response still wasn’t great. “They compensate on pure response numbers [Read More…]

Ag News

Cash dairy prices remain mostly unchanged Wednesday

Cash dairy prices were mostly unchanged Wednesday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was unchanged at $0.68. No sales were reported. Forty-pound cheese blocks were unchanged at $1.43. Twenty-one sales were recorded ranging from $1.4100 to $1.45. Cheese barrels were unchanged at $1.4750. No sales were reported. Butter was down $0.0175 to $1.68. Twenty-two sales [Read More…]

South Dakota Selected to Lead National Law Enforcement Information Network

South Dakota has been selected to help lead one of the nation’s most important public safety information networks following the election of South Dakota Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (SDLETS) Director Kelli Erickson as President of [Read More…]

Ukraine strikes Russian oil refinery as Zelenskyy calls for Moscow to end war

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky prepares to pose for a family photo before a cultural performance and concert during the G7 Summit on June 16, 2026 in Evian-les-Bains, France. (Photo by Evelyn Hockstein-Pool/Getty Images) (LONDON) — [Read More…]

Watertown awaits final approval of flood mitigation plan

Watertown city officials are waiting on a final report from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on a project to limit damage during times of spring flooding on the Big Sioux River. Alan Stager is [Read More…]

Brother of NFL star Calais Campbell charged with their mother’s murder

Calais Campbell #93 of the Baltimore Ravens walks off the field after Baltimore Ravens Mandatory Minicamp at Under Armour Performance Center on June 09, 2026 in Owings Mills, Maryland. (G Fiume/Getty Images) (NEW YORK) — [Read More…]

Trump takes 1st flight on Air Force One gifted by Qatar, but retrofitted using taxpayer dollars

U.S. President Donald Trump arrives at Air Force One on July 01, 2026 at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland. (Andrew Harnik/Getty Images) (WASHINGTON) — President Donald Trump on Wednesday is taking the first ride on the [Read More…]

Trump earned over $1.3 billion from crypto ventures in 2025, financial disclosure shows

U.S. President Donald Trump delivers remarks at the Mack Trucks Lehigh Valley Operations facility on June 23, 2026 in Macungie, Pennsylvania. (Andrew Harnik/Getty Images) (WASHINGTON) — President Donald Trump earned more than $1.3 billion from [Read More…]

Democratic socialist Melat Kiros defeats longtime incumbent Democrat Rep. Diana DeGette in Colorado primary: AP projection

Melat Kiros participated in a League of Women Voters Congressional District 1 candidate forum at Montview Presbyterian Church on May 28, 2026, in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/MediaNews Group/The Denver Post via Getty Images) [Read More…]

Eligible seniors can get GLP-1s for $50 a month for weight loss alone

Close-up of a woman holding several GLP-1 injection pens used for weight loss and diabetes treatment. Modern injectable medication concept for obesity management, healthcare and pharmaceutical therapy. (Kateryna Borodina/Getty Images) (NEW YORK) — For the [Read More…]

In brief: ‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ gets streaming date and more

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is headed to streaming. The animated movie based on the popular Nintendo franchise will make its streaming debut to Peacock on July 30. The sequel film features a voice cast [Read More…]

Ag News

Ag economist says increased land-use pressures likely to contribute to higher land values