Year: 2026

Alexander Rifaat/South Dakota News Watch PIERRE, S.D. – Some Republican primary voters in South Dakota may be forgiven for getting a case of deja vu when they head to the polls on June 2. Besides [Read More…]

Drought causes federal disaster designation in four South Dakota counties

South Dakota Searchlight The U.S. Department of Agriculture designated a natural disaster area Thursday in four South Dakota counties due to drought, making farmers and ranchers eligible to apply for emergency loans. The counties are [Read More…]

The NFL keeps spotlight on Sunday broadcasts as it creates more windows on other days

The NFL schedule traditionally gets plenty of attention. Government officials usually check it to see when the Washington Commanders or their favorite team are playing. However, there has been scrutiny as the league has carved [Read More…]

The NFL’s 2026 season will kick off with a Patriots-Seahawks Super Bowl rematch

The 2026 NFL season will kick off with a Super Bowl rematch. Mike Macdonald, Sam Darnold and the Seattle Seahawks will face off against Mike Vrabel, Drake Maye and the New England Patriots after raising their championship [Read More…]

Scottie Scheffler part of 7-way tie for the lead at PGA Championship

NEWTOWN SQUARE, Pa. (AP) — Scottie Scheffler missed a 4-foot putt and laughed. Jon Rahm angrily swung his club after an errant shot and the grass divot hit a volunteer in the face. Garrick Higgo was [Read More…]

Friday Sports: May 15, 2026

FRIDAY SPORTS, MAY 15, 2026 MITCHELL KERNELS — Mitchell Kernels softball fell 2–1 in a walk-off loss at Pierre on Thursday. The Kernels took a 1–0 lead in the fourth on an RBI single by [Read More…]

Zebby Matthews pitches Twins past Marlins 9-1 with 7 shutout innings in his season debut

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Zebby Matthews threw seven scoreless innings in his season debut on Thursday, and the Minnesota Twins beat the Miami Marlins 9-1 to win consecutive series for the first time in a month. Matthews, who was the last cut [Read More…]

Omaha Evens Series vs. SDSU with 10-7 Victory

OMAHA, Neb. — Omaha grabbed the lead for good with a four-run bottom of the fifth inning and went on to defeat South Dakota State, 10-7, in Summit League baseball action Thursday night at Tal [Read More…]

Coyotes Win Two Events, Lead Men’s Standings after Opening Day of Summit League Championships

FARGO, N.D. — South Dakota track and field won two of the six events that were scored during Thursday’s competition at the Summit League Outdoor Track and Field Championships in Fargo, North Dakota. TOP PERFORMERS [Read More…]

Jacks Earn Two Medals on Day One of Summit League Track and Field Championships

FARGO, N.D. — South Dakota State sees two podium finishes and five qualifying performances at the Outdoor Track and Field Summit League Championships on Thursday evening.Day 1 ResultsJosie Curry kicked off the day with a silver medal [Read More…]

Mallori Johnson and Kara Young reflect on natural bond, portraying trauma survivors in ‘Is God Is’

May 15, 2026 ABC News

Poster for ‘Is God Is’ film ( Amazon MGM Studios / Orion Pictures) Mallori Johnson and Kara Young star as twin sisters Anaia and Racine in the film adaptation of Aleshea Harris’ play Is God Is. [Read More…]

There are going to be more shark sightings in the coming months, scientists say

Spinner shark on the bottom of the ocean close to Male / Maldives (Cavan Images / Henn Photography/Getty Images) (NEW YORK) — Warming waters are attracting more swimmers and sharks alike to the Eastern seaboard [Read More…]

Jodie Comer to star in Damon Lindeloff’s new HBO series, ‘The Chain’

Jodie Comer attends The 2025 Fashion Awards presented by Pandora at the Royal Albert Hall on Dec. 1, 2025, in London, England. (Lia Toby/Getty Images) Jodie Comer is the first link in The Chain. The [Read More…]

Actor Johnny Flynn cast to play Paul Simon in new film ‘The Road Home’

Paul Simon circa 1986 (Photo by Ebet Roberts/Redferns)/Johnny Flynn attends party for “The Motive And The Cue” December 18, 2023. (Photo by Matt Keeble/Dave Benett/Getty Images) Ripley star Johnny Flynn has been cast to play [Read More…]

Dylan Sprouse, Barbara Palvin expecting first child together

Barbara Palvin and Dylan Sprouse are seen at the Hotel Martinez during the 79th annual Cannes Film Festival on May 14, 2026, in Cannes, France. (Arnold Jerocki/GC Images via Getty Images) Barbara Palvin and Dylan [Read More…]

Ag News

Soybeans drop on lack of China details, CONAB update

Soybeans were sharply lower on fund and technical selling. While ag trade was discussed with China, including soybeans, nothing concrete has been reported from the meeting as of yet. For now, China will likely continue [Read More…]

Ag News

Middle East conflict continues squeezing global fertilizer production

The CEO of The Fertilizer Institute says disruptions caused by the conflict in the Middle East continue to affect global markets. In a Senate Ag Committee hearing on Wednesday, Corey Rosenbusch told attendees tighter global [Read More…]

Ag News

Uneven emergence could cost farmers yield potential

An agronomist encourages corn and soybean growers to monitor stands as crops emerge. Ryan Peterson with WinField United says even emergence is extremely critical. “Let’s say you have two corn plants next to each other, [Read More…]

Ag News

Hinson calls House passage of E15 bill a major victory for agriculture

U.S. Congresswoman Ashley Hinson says the bipartisan E15 bill that passed out of the House on Wednesday is a monumental moment for agriculture. “We know this is such a challenging time for our ag economy, [Read More…]

Ag News

Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: May 14, 2026