Year: 2026
ABC World News
Fire at girls school in Kenya kills at least 16 students, minister says
Parents and guardians stand at Utumishi Girls Academy following the deadly fire in Nakuru, north of the Kenyan capital Nairobi on May 28, 2026. (Simon Maina/AFP via Getty Images) (LONDON) — At least 16 students [Read More…]
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GOP Governor candidate shares thoughts on tax reform
Tax reform remains a major topic for the GOP gubernatorial candidates. Congressman and gubernatorial candidate Dusty Johnson said there’s a lot of misinformation out there. He favors better-targeted tax relief. “We have some major challenges [Read More…]
ABC National News
Man fatally shot during Eid prayer service in Minnesota, suspect in custody
(MINNEAPOLIS) — A suspect has been apprehended after a 26-year-old man was fatally shot while attending a prayer service in Minnesota, authorities said. Khalid Ibrahim Abdi was shot multiple times just before 10 a.m. Wednesday [Read More…]
ABC National News
Hawaii police searching for man wanted in 3 homicides within 48 hours
Hawaiʻi Island police released this undated photo of Jacob Daniel Baker, 36. (Hawaiʻi Island Police) (HAWAII) — Police in Hawaii said they’re searching for a 36-year-old man wanted in connection with three homicides within days. [Read More…]
ABC National News
Southern California man dies after being beaten outside his Trump-themed home
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during an event in the Oval Office of the White House on May 21, 2026, in Washington, DC. Trump announced an extension of Biden-era EPA deadlines for the phase-out of [Read More…]
ABC National News
Cruise ship killing: Stepbrother can stay out of jail, judge rules
A Carnival Cruise ship is docked at the PortMiami as the company becomes one of the first to be sued under Title III of the Helms-Burton Act at the Wilkie D. Ferguson Jr. U.S. Courthouse [Read More…]
ABC National News
2nd person dies, 9 remain missing after chemical tank ruptures at paper mill in Washington state: Officials
The Longview Fire Department in Washington state released this photo of the unstable tank that ruptured at the Nippon Dynawave Packaging facility on May 26, 2026. (Longview Fire Department) (LONGVIEW, Wash.) — A second employee [Read More…]
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Parole violators overwhelming Minnehaha County Jail
Parolees are discovering the rules have changed…they’re being pulled back to prison for parole violations and for committing crimes after being released on parole. They’re held in county jails on their way back to prison…and [Read More…]
ABC Politics News
Talarico walks back comments on religion and gender after Paxton’s win
Texas State Rep. James Talarico, who won the Democratic nomination for the U.S. Senate in the Texas primary election, speaks to ABC News. (ABC News) (WASHINGTON) — Texas state Rep. James Talarico, the Democratic nominee [Read More…]
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Mitchell welcomes its Hometown Heroes
The first wave of Mitchell Hometown Heroes banners has arrived on North Main Street. Mitchell Main Street and Beyond executive director Elizabeth Luczak is excited to see the project come to life. “The first wave [Read More…]
ABC Business News
Trump admin sent $20.6B in tariff refunds so far: Court filing
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a Cabinet meeting in the Cabinet Room of the White House on May 27, 2026 in Washington, DC. (Win McNamee/Getty Images) (NEW YORK) — A court filing shows how [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
In brief: ‘X-Men ’97’ season 2 gets release date, trailer and more
We now know when season 2 of X-Men ’97 will arrive. The second season of the Emmy-nominated Marvel Animation series will debut to Disney+ on July 1. It will continue the story of the mutant [Read More…]
Ag News
Crop insurance agent says base acre changes could increase farm program payments this fall
A crop insurance agent says base acre changes for the 2026 crop year could help strengthen the farm safety net. Jason Williamson with Ohio-based Williamson Crop Insurance says some farmers will have expanded access to [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
‘Deli Boys’ stars Saagar Shaikh, Asif Ali unpack season 2
Asif Ali and Saagar Shaikh in ‘Deli Boys.’ (James Washington/Disney) Deli Boys is back for more. The Hulu comedy series has returned for season 2. The show follows two Pakistani-American brothers who lose everything when their [Read More…]
Local, Regional and National Sport stories
Thursday Sports: May 28, 2026
THURSDAY SPORTS, MAY 28, 2026 MITCHELL KERNELS — Mitchell Kernels track and field competes at the Class AA state meet starting Thursday in Sioux Falls. — Mitchell Kernels girls golf ends the season at the Class AA [Read More…]
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Meidroth hits 1st grand slam, Sandlin retires 18 straight in MLB debut as White Sox beat Twins 15-2
CHICAGO (AP) — Chase Meidroth hit his first career grand slam, David Sandlin struck four in six innings in his major league debut, and the Chicago White Sox beat the Minnesota Twins 15-2 on Wednesday [Read More…]
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Legislative primaries attract millions in spending as Republican factions fight for control
Joshua Haiar/South Dakota Searchlight A Republican rupture that shook the South Dakota Legislature two years ago is returning to the ballot Tuesday, this time with more money and organization on the side that lost control [Read More…]
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Trump struck a deal for China to buy $17B a year in US ag products. Farmers are skeptical.
Rebecka Pieder/Medill News Service WASHINGTON – In a deal that could provide a major trade boost for American farmers, the White House said that during the recent summit, China committed to buying at least $17 [Read More…]
Local, Regional and National Sport stories
Two South Dakota State Football Game Set For National TV
South Dakota State will be featured in two nationally televised games during the upcoming 2026 football season, following the release of broadcast network schedules this week. For the third season in a row, the annual [Read More…]
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Game Time Announced for USD’s Game at Boise State on September 19
BOISE, Idaho — Boise State Athletics and the Pac-12 Conference have announced the South Dakota and Boise State football game on September 19. The game has been slated for a 9 p.m. (CT) kickoff on [Read More…]