Year: 2026
Highmore, Hyde County and surrounding areas hammered by high winds
Residents of Highmore continue to pick up what’s left behind after Category Four hurricane winds thrashed the city and surrounding area early Monday morning. High winds up to 131 miles an hour roared through the [Read More…]
About 3 million fewer people are enrolled under ACA compared to last year: Report
The healthcare.gov website on a laptop arranged in Norfolk, Virginia, Nov. 1, 2025. (Stefani Reynolds/Bloomberg via Getty Images) (WASHINGTON) — Millions of Americans have dropped health insurance coverage under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), according [Read More…]
‘Michael’ is now the highest-grossing biopic of all time
‘Michael’ (Courtesy of Lionsgate) The Michael Jackson movie has moonwalked into the record books once again. Michael has taken in $977 million worldwide. That surpasses the Oscar-winning film Oppenheimer, which raked in $975 million globally. [Read More…]
Tar spot concerns grow as heat speeds Michigan corn development
An agronomist is encouraging growers to remain diligent about scouting as hot, humid weather picks up this week. Doug George with Bayer tells Brownfield June conditions remind him of the growing season of 2021, which [Read More…]
Southwest Indiana farmer says repeated flooding is taking a toll on crops this season
A Southwest Indiana farmer says this growing season has been one like no other. Ben Kron tells Brownfield eight inches of rain fell across this farm in Evansville over the weekend. “Normally, the river would get it [Read More…]
Heat dome expected to fuel crop development in southwest Minnesota
A southwest Minnesota farmer anticipates rapid crop growth thanks to this week’s heat-dome smothering much of the Midwest. Carolyn Olson grows organic crops in Lyon County. “The talk in church yesterday was we’ll be able [Read More…]
June storms bring beneficial rains for some Illinois farmers, damage to others
A central Illinois farmer says the late June rains have benefited his crops. Mark Bunselmeyer, who grows corn and soybeans in Macon County, says a dry start to the season has given way to timely [Read More…]
Rains bring boost and disease pressure to Wisconsin crops
A south-central Wisconsin farmer says recent rains are providing his crops with a needed boost. Eric Wuthrich, who grows corn and soybeans in Green County, tells Brownfield… “So far, our crops look beautiful.” He says, [Read More…]
Avera Queen of Peace Continues Meal Delivery for Mitchell Residents
When Meals on Wheels approached Avera Queen of Peace about continuing its meal program in Mitchell, Avera Queen of Peace established Mitchell Meal Delivery to provide nutritious meals to individuals who are unable to prepare [Read More…]
Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold’s bond set at $1 million in kidnapping conspiracy case
Terrion Arnold is seen in a booking photo released by the Hillsborough County State Attorney’s Office on June 24, 2026. (Hillsborough County State Attorney’s Office) (TAMPA, Fla.) — A judge in Florida set Detroit Lions [Read More…]
Supreme Court limits use of ‘geofence warrants’ amid cellphone data privacy concerns
The U.S Supreme Court is seen on June 25, 2026 in Washington, DC. (Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images) (WASHINGTON) — The Supreme Court on Monday limited law enforcement’s use of sprawling “geofence warrants” that track a suspect [Read More…]
SCOTUS rebuffs GOP bid to block counting of late-arriving mail ballots
Cherry blossoms at the Supreme Court on a windy morning in Washington, D.C. (John Baggaley/Getty Images) (WASHINGTON) — In a ruling with direct bearing on the midterm elections, the Supreme Court on Monday narrowly upheld [Read More…]
LB Williams Elementary Introduces Seven New Staff Members for 2026-27 School Year
MITCHELL, S.D. — LB Williams Elementary will welcome seven new staff members for the 2026-27 school year, adding new teachers, support staff and a school nurse as students prepare to return to class this fall. [Read More…]
Extended edition of ‘Backrooms’ headed to movie theaters
Chiwetel Ejiofor in ‘Backrooms.’ (A24) Backrooms hasn’t even left movie theaters yet, but a new version of the film will soon be available to watch on the big screen. A24 is set to release Backrooms: [Read More…]
Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Willem Dafoe star in ‘Werwulf’ official trailer
Aaron Taylor-Johnson stars as Man in director Robert Eggers’ ‘Werwulf.’ (Rory Mulvey) The official trailer for Robert Eggers’ Werwulf has arrived. Focus Features released the first trailer for the upcoming film on Monday. Aaron Taylor-Johnson [Read More…]
Corn export inspections solid, with sorghum, soybeans up on week
U.S. corn continues to ship out at a relatively rapid pace. The USDA says corn export inspections during the week ending June 25th were up on the year, mainly to the key customers of Japan [Read More…]
Man, 28, dragged out to sea and killed by crocodile at popular resort: Police
A crocodile sits on the bottom in the eel grass with school of fish above. teeth and tail are showing. (Gregory Sweeney/Getty Images) (PUERTO VALLARTA, Mexico) — A 28-year-old man was killed in a crocodile [Read More…]
Supreme Court rejects Trump’s appeal of 2022 E. Jean Carroll defamation case
E. Jean Carroll leaves the courthosue on September 6, 2024 in New York City. Both parties appear in court today as Trump’s lawyers fight to overturn the jury’s finding that he sexually abused E. Jean [Read More…]
Woman killed by alligator in Florida river, officials say
Stock photo of an alligator in the water. (Sushisu/Getty Images) A woman was killed by an alligator while swimming in a river in Florida, officials said. The victim was in the Econlockhatchee River in Seminole [Read More…]
Luigi Mangione to return to court following plea talks
Luigi Mangione appears at an evidence suppression hearing at Manhattan Supreme Court on May 18, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Jeenah Moon-Pool/Getty Images) (NEW YORK) — Accused killer Luigi Mangione is due back [Read More…]