Year: 2026
Alex Murdaugh back in court after South Carolina Supreme Court overturned double murder conviction
Alex Murdaugh listens to testimony during his double-murder trial at the Colleton County Courthouse on Feb. 10, 2023, in Walterboro, South Carolina. (Joshua Boucher/The State/Tribune News Service via Getty Images) (NEW YORK) — Alex Murdaugh [Read More…]
Manhunt underway after 2-year-old, 2 women killed in ‘horrifying’ Mississippi shooting, police say
Police in Jackson, Mississippi, investigate a triple homicide on Saturday, June 28, 2026. (Jackson Police Department) (JACKSON, Miss) — Police in Mississippi are searching for a suspect after two woman and a toddler were shot [Read More…]
Supreme Court blocks Trump, for now, from firing Fed Board member Lisa Cook
Lisa Cook, governor of the US Federal Reserve, during the Stanford Institute for Economic Policy Research (SIEPR) Policy Forum at Stanford University in Stanford, California, US, on Wednesday, May 27, 2026. : David Paul Morris/Bloomberg [Read More…]
In major blow to independent agencies, Supreme Court upholds Trump firing of FTC commissioner
The U.S. Supreme Court building stands in Washington, D.C., U.S. Photographer: Al Drago/Bloomberg (WASHINGTON) — In a landmark decision that could transform the federal government, the Supreme Court has voted to allow President Donald Trump [Read More…]
Supreme Court allows counting of late-arriving mail-in ballots
Cherry blossoms at the Supreme Court on a windy morning in Washington, D.C. (John Baggaley/Getty Images) (WASHINGTON) — The Supreme Court on Monday, in a 5-4 decision, upheld state laws that allow the counting of [Read More…]
South Dakota at the Great American State Fair
The Great American State Fair kicked off in Washington, D. C. last Thursday. All 50 states and territories have a spot on the National Mall to show off the best of each state. South Dakota [Read More…]
In brief: ‘Finding Nemo,’ ‘Lilo & Stitch’ short films headed to theaters and more
If you missed Lee Cronin’s The Mummy in theaters, there’s no need to worry. The film will make its global streaming debut to HBO Max on July 3. It will also debut to HBO linear [Read More…]
‘Toy Story 5′ keeps flying while ’Supergirl’ is falling with style
Woody (Tom Hanks) and Buzz Lightyear (Tim Allen) in ‘Toy Story 5.’ (Walt Disney Pictures) Like the claw machine in the very first movie, Toy Story 5 is keeping its grips tight on the #1 spot [Read More…]
Deborah Roberts celebrates America’s greatest stories on new Disney special
Artwork for ‘Disney Celebrates America: The Pursuit of Happiness’ (ABC News Studios) As America approaches its 250th anniversary, 20/20 co-anchor Deborah Roberts and ABC News national correspondent Will Reeve are celebrating the occasion by highlighting some of the nation’s [Read More…]
South Dakotans ready to hit the road for America’s 250th
Nearly 217,000 South Dakotans are among 72.2 million Americans expected to travel for the upcoming Independence Day holiday weekend. Shawn Steward from Triple-A South Dakota says 83.6% percent of South Dakota travelers will drive to [Read More…]
Election 2026 Government State’s top election official loses nomination to challenger who supports hand-counting
South Dakota Searchlight RAPID CITY — Delegates at the South Dakota Republican Convention denied the state’s top election official an opportunity to seek reelection, choosing a nominee Saturday for secretary of state who advocates for [Read More…]
Monday Sports: June 29, 2026
MONDAY SPORTS, JUNE 29, 2026 PALACE CITY LEGION BASEBALL — Palace City Post 18 Legion Baseball swept Letcher on Saturday at Drake Field, extending its win streak to five games. Post 18 won 11-1 in [Read More…]
Prielipp fans 10 as the Twins edge the Rockies 3-2 on Kreidler’s late homer
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Connor Prielipp struck out a career-high 10 in six innings, Ryan Kreidler hit a go-ahead home run in the seventh and the Minnesota Twins edged the Colorado Rockies 3-2 on Sunday. Prielipp [Read More…]
Woman from Eagle Butte sentenced in the death of two individuals on the Cheyenne River Reservation
A 27 year old woman from Eagle Butte was sentenced recently for the deaths of two people on the Cheyenne River Reservation. A federal court judge sentenced Jimi Jo Collins to 30 years in prison [Read More…]
Group fails to gather enough petition signatures to put new South Dakota tax law on the ballot
Joshua Haiar/South Dakota Searchight Opponents of a new law that uses a higher state sales tax rate to fund property tax reductions for homeowners said Friday they did not collect enough petition signatures to put [Read More…]
State’s top election official loses nomination to challenger who supports hand-counting
Seth Tupper/South Dakota Searchlight RAPID CITY — Delegates at the South Dakota Republican Convention denied the state’s top election official an opportunity to seek reelection, choosing a nominee Saturday for secretary of state who advocates [Read More…]
Bills decline to honor O.J. Simpson in making the move to new stadium
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — The Buffalo Bills are leaving O.J. Simpson and his tarnished legacy behind, in making the move to their new stadium this season, chief operating officer Pete Guelli said on Saturday. After the [Read More…]
Messi becomes first to score in 7 straight World Cup games while extending goals record
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Lionel Messi didn’t have much time to try to become the first to score in seven consecutive World Cup games. Argentina’s superstar did it anyway as a second-half substitute. Messi made it seven [Read More…]
Iran narrowly knocked out of tumultuous World Cup on Austria’s last-second goal
Iran has been eliminated from the World Cup, narrowly failing to advance past the group stage in a politically charged tournament where the team played its matches amid tight restrictions imposed by the United States. Iran [Read More…]
Hunter Goodman hits 3 home runs for Rockies in 8-5 win over Twins
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Hunter Goodman hit three homers and drove in five runs, powering the Colorado Rockies to an 8-5 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Saturday night. Goodman, who also went deep in his final at-bat [Read More…]