Year: 2026
Rainbow flags dot Iran and Egypt’s match as Seattle celebrates Pride during the World Cup
SEATTLE (AP) — Rainbow flags fluttered among the sea of Iranian and Egyptian banners at Seattle’s World Cup stadium Friday, as teams from two of the most repressive countries for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people took [Read More…]
Cape Verde becomes the smallest country to reach the World Cup knockout round
HOUSTON (AP) — Tiny Cape Verde defied odds to become the smallest country to earn a spot in the World Cup knockout round behind the stellar play of Vozinha, the 40-year-old goalkeeper who embodied the [Read More…]
Sprint Car Racing Legend, Hall of Famer Doug Clark Dies at 73
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — Doug Clark, one of the most respected dirt track racing officials in the United States and a longtime flagman at Huset’s Speedway and Knoxville Raceway, has died. He was 73. Clark [Read More…]
Independence Day travel could reach record levels
Amina Aidarkhanova/South Dakota News Watch As Americans prepare to celebrate Independence Day during the nation’s 250th anniversary year, South Dakotans will join millions of travelers on the road despite rising costs for gasoline, hotels and [Read More…]
Republican governor candidates spar over prison policy in dueling speeches
Seth Tupper/South Dakota Searchlight RAPID CITY — The two remaining Republican candidates for governor of South Dakota clashed over prison policy Friday night in what might have been the closest thing to a debate that [Read More…]
Drought Conditions Expand Across Southeastern South Dakota
The latest U.S. Drought Monitor shows worsening drought conditions across southeastern South Dakota, with nearly the entire region now experiencing some level of drought or abnormal dryness. Areas of severe drought (D2) have expanded across [Read More…]
Woman Dies in Shooting Near Kyle; Child Found Safe, Suspects Apprehended
KYLE, S.D. — A woman was found dead from an apparent gunshot wound early Friday near Kyle, and multiple suspects have been taken into custody, according to the Oglala Sioux Tribe Department of Public Safety. [Read More…]
Extremely critical fire danger to impact Four Corners region this weekend
ABC News (LOS ANGELES) — As several wildfires burn across the West, parts of the Four Corners region will once again see an extremely critical fire weather danger which could help current or new fires [Read More…]
Twins beat the Rockies 9-8 in 10 innings after blowing a 7-run lead
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Royce Lewis slipped an RBI single up the middle in the 10th inning and the Minnesota Twins beat the Colorado Rockies 9-8 on Friday night after blowing a seven-run lead. Lewis had [Read More…]
12-year-old injured by bison at Yellowstone National Park
Undated photo of a bison in Yellowstone National Park. (Yellowstone National Park) (NEW YORK) — A child visiting Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming was injured by a bison on Friday, according to park officials. The [Read More…]
Two adults injured in a semi crash on I-90 near Mitchell
Two people were injured in a semi-crash near Mitchell Saturday morning. Mitchell Fire Department Battalion Chief Zach Dalrymple says it happened around 6:20 am. “A semi-traveling east on I-90 just west of Exit 332 veered [Read More…]
KORN News Radio Weekend Review
The City of Mitchell will begin accepting applications for subsidy funding for 2026 on July 1, 2026. Organizations who are seeking subsidy funds from the City of Mitchell are required to complete the online application [Read More…]
Midco Sports, South Dakota, and Coyote Sports Properties Extend Broadcast and Sponsorship Partnership
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. / VERMILLION, S.D. — Coyote fans can look forward to seeing more of their favorite teams, more often. Midco Sports® and the University of South Dakota today (Wednesday, June 25) announced an extension of [Read More…]
Mitchell Police Remind Riders of Electric Motorcycle Laws, Safety Requirements
MITCHELL, S.D. — The Mitchell Police Department is reminding residents that electric motorcycles, including popular brands such as Sur-Ron and Talaria, are subject to the same laws and safety requirements as traditional motorcycles in South [Read More…]
Interstate 90 Reopens After Crash Near Mitchell
MITCHELL, S.D. — Emergency crews temporarily closed a portion of Interstate 90 near Mitchell on Friday while responding to a motor vehicle crash, according to Mitchell Fire & EMS. Details about the crash, including the [Read More…]
White House moves forward regenerative agricultural initiatives
President Trump has signed an executive order prioritizing regenerative agriculture to boost opportunities for farmers. Speaking at White House event with farmers and ag leaders on Thursday, he said he’s directing his administration to accelerate programs that help [Read More…]
Bypass Trail Construction Continues Near Cadwell Park
MITCHELL, S.D. — Construction continues on Mitchell’s new Bypass Trail, with crews currently pouring a section of the path adjacent to Cadwell Park, according to Mitchell Parks and Recreation. The section under construction runs north [Read More…]
Gavin Newsom proposes national ‘billionaires’ tax’ after opposing state’s wealth tax initiative
Governor Gavin Newsom speaks at Networth and Chill podcast at the Vox Media Podcast Stage at SXSW on March 15, 2026, in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Rick Kern/Getty Images for Vox Media) (CALIFORNIA) — As [Read More…]
What to know about birthright citizenship ahead of Supreme Court’s ruling
A light rain falls outside of the U.S. Supreme Court ahead of the release of new opinions on June 23, 2026 in Washington, DC. (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) (WASHINGTON) — Next week, the U.S. Supreme Court [Read More…]
Millie Bobby Brown, David Harbour to reunite in new Netflix spy thriller series
Millie Bobby Brown and David Harbour attend the ‘Stranger Things’ season 5 world premiere at TCL Chinese 6 Theatres on Nov. 6, 2025, in Hollywood, California. (Charley Gallay/Getty Images for Netflix) Millie Bobby Brown and [Read More…]