Year: 2026
ABC National News
Penn State student shot dead near his home in Philadelphia, police say
William Schmidt, 22, was shot and killed about one block from his home in South Philadelphia, June 6, 2026. (WPVI) (PHILADELPHIA) — Officials at Penn State University said they’re “heartbroken” after a student was shot [Read More…]
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‘Lockdown’: Massive perimeter to ring Madison Square Garden as Trump goes to NBA Finals
New York Knicks fans arrive outside Penn Station and Madison Square Garden before Game 2 of the NBA Finals against the San Antonio Spurs on June 05, 2026 in New York City. (Angelina Katsanis/Getty Images) [Read More…]
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Lawyers for soldier who allegedly made $400,000 off Maduro’s capture returning to court
President of Venezuela Nicolás Maduro speaks during a march on November 21, 2025 in Caracas, Venezuela. (Jesus Vargas/Getty Images) (NEW YORK) — Attorneys for the U.S. Army special forces soldier who was charged with using classified [Read More…]
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5 stabbed at New York City’s Penn Station, suspect in custody: Sources
An Amtrak police officer moves barriers at the scene of a stabbing in Penn Station on June 7, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Adam Gray/Getty Images) (NEW YORK) — Five people were stabbed [Read More…]
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Trump, Mamdani slated to cheer on Knicks during finals game in New York
In this Nov. 21, 2025, file photo, President Donald Trump meets with New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani in the Oval Office of the White House, in Washington, D.C. (Andrew Harnik/Getty Images) (NEW YORK) — [Read More…]
ABC Politics News
Kamala Harris eyes possible 2028 comeback, but some former allies look to ‘fresh’ faces
Kamala Harris speaks during a fireside chat at MEET Las Vegas on May 07, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Ian Maule/Getty Images) (WASHINGTON) — Former Vice President Kamala Harris said she’s “thinking about” a 2028 [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
In brief: ‘Lioness’ season 3 gets release date and more
We now know when season 3 of Lioness is set to debut on Paramount+. The third season of the series that stars Zoe Saldaña and Nicole Kidman will premiere on Aug. 2. From creator Taylor [Read More…]
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Mitchell High School BankWest scholarship winners
BankWest recently awarded Scholarships to 24 outstanding students across South Dakota for the 2026-27 school year. Each student will receive a $2,000 scholarship to pursue post-secondary education at a school of their choice. Mitchell High [Read More…]
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Are South Dakota feedlots trying to protect the environment?
South Dakota State University Extension is offering an environmental training session for concentrated animal feeding operations, or CAFOs, on Tuesday, June 23, in Huron. Bob Thaler, SDSU Extension swine specialist, said people do not have [Read More…]
ABC Sports News
World Cup by the numbers: 104 matches, 48 teams and 3 countries make this the largest ever
This year’s edition of the World Cup will be the biggest ever with an expanded field of 48 teams, three host countries and 16 stadiums staging the record 104 matches over the 39-day tournament. The tournament being held [Read More…]
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Spurs-Knicks Game 3 of the NBA Finals is a hot ticket with the potential for a wild scene
NEW YORK (AP) — Knicks fever has set the stage for Game 3 of the NBA Finals against the San Antonio Spurs to be a must-see event — inside Madison Square Garden and out on the streets and in [Read More…]
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How a South Dakota hospital is helping solve a hometown housing shortage
Bart Pfankuch/South Dakota News Watch HOT SPRINGS, S.D. – In a first-of-its-kind project in South Dakota, the small hospital in this southern Black Hills town is investing in a subdivision project to provide housing for [Read More…]
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Game, Fish and Parks doesn’t disclose employee’s landowner status in lake refuge repeal
Meghan O’Brien/South Dakota Searchlight When officials with South Dakota’s Game, Fish and Parks Department sought to repeal a lake’s waterfowl refuge status, they said it was what the surrounding landowners wanted. They didn’t say one [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
A ‘Scary’ return: ‘Scary Movie’ debuts at #1 at box office
Poster ‘Scary Movie’ (Paramount Pictures) It seems folks were clamoring for the return of Scary Movie. The sixth installment in the horror movie parody franchise, and the first since 2013’s Scary Movie 5, earned $55 [Read More…]
Local, Regional and National Sport stories
Monday Sports: June 8, 2026
MONDAY SPORTS, JUNE 8, 2026 PALACE CITY LEGION BASEBALL — Mitchell’s Palace City Post 18 Legion baseball team finished 3-1 at the Lewis and Clark Classic in Crofton, Nebraska over the weekend, but missed out [Read More…]
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79th annual Tony Awards: The winners
Tony Awards Artwork (CBS) The 79th annual Tony Awards, hosted by Pink, were handed out Sunday at Radio City Music Hall in New York City and carried live on CBS. Here’s the complete list of [Read More…]
Local, Regional and National Sport stories
Royals hold off Twins 6-5 after star shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. exits with sore knee
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Starling Marte hit a three-run homer to back six strong innings from Noah Cameron, and the Kansas City Royals held off the Minnesota Twins 6-5 on Sunday to take three of four [Read More…]
ABC World News
Rescuers suspend search for 2 miners believed trapped in flooded cave in Laos
Rescue teams continue water pumping and search operations for the remaining two missing individuals inside a flooded cave on June 3, 2026 in Xaisomboun, Laos. (Photo by the Laos Rescue Volunteers for People via Getty [Read More…]
ABC National News
12 wounded, 2 critically, in shooting near Ohio festival: Police
Toledo Police Deputy Chief Joseph Hefferman gives an update on the shooting to the media. (Toledo Police Department/Facebook) (TOLEDO, Ohio) — Twelve people were wounded, two critically, after gunfire broke out near an outdoor festival [Read More…]
Local, Regional and National Sport stories
Palace City Post 18 Finishes 3-1 at Lewis and Clark Classic, Falls Short of Championship Bracket
CROFTON, Neb. — Mitchell’s Palace City Post 18 rebounded from an opening-day loss and finished with a 3-1 record at the Lewis and Clark American Legion Baseball Classic, highlighted by a dramatic walk-off victory over [Read More…]