Year: 2026

People take part in a rally in solidarity with protesters in Iran, on January 11, 2026 in London, England. (Alishia Abodunde/Getty Images) (LONDON) — The death toll from mass protests in Iran has risen to [Read More…]

Largest nursing strike in New York City history looming as contract negotiations continue

Nurses hold signs during a strike over contract negotiations on January 11, 2022. (Fatih Aktas/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images) (NEW YORK) — The largest nurses’ strike in New York City history could begin on Monday [Read More…]

Minnesota senator: White House ‘attempting to cover up’ Good shooting

Sen. Tina Smith, D-Minn., appears on ABC News’ “This Week” on Jan. 11, 2026. (ABC News) (NEW YORK) — Minnesota Democratic Sen. Tina Smith said Sunday that the Trump administration was “attempting to cover up [Read More…]

All-Star 3B Alex Bregman agrees to a $175 million, 5-year contract with the Cubs

January 11, 2026 J.P. Skelly

CHICAGO (AP) — All-Star third baseman Alex Bregman has agreed to a $175 million, five-year contract with the Chicago Cubs, according to two people familiar with the deal. The people spoke to The Associated Press [Read More…]

Double fatal crash near Hill City

Two people died in a single vehicle crash Saturday evening 10 miles north of Hill City in the Black Hills. The South Dakota Department of Public Safety reported shortly after 10pm Saturday the driver of [Read More…]

‘West Wing’ actor Timothy Busfield faces charges of criminal sexual contact of a minor, child abuse

In this Jan. 19, 2010 photo, Timothy Busfield attends a premiere in New York. (Jason Kempin/Getty Images, FILE) Timothy Busfield, an actor and director best known for his role as Danny Concannon on The West [Read More…]

43rd Annual Girls Hanson Classic Schedule Released

🏀 43rd Annual Hanson Classic Girls Basketball Showcase 📍 Mitchell Corn Palace — Mitchell, SD🗓 Saturday, January 17, 2026 Eight games. One court. One full day of elite South Dakota hoops. ⏰ Game Schedule Time [Read More…]

Name Released in Minnehaha County Fatal Crash Involving Mitchell Woman

Minnehaha County, S.D.- A Mitchell, South Dakota woman died Monday from injuries sustained during a January 3 hit and run crash near Humboldt, South Dakota. Preliminary crash information indicates Patricia Dianne Archambeau, the driver of a [Read More…]

Prison drugs, deepfakes, DNA data-sharing among topics for attorney general’s legislative package

John Hult/South Dakota Searchlight South Dakota’s top law enforcement official wants lawmakers to stiffen penalties for selling drugs in prison and making deepfake pornography, to create consumer protections for DNA data, and to give internet [Read More…]

Caleb Williams rallies Bears from 18 points down for 31-27 playoff win over rival Packers

CHICAGO (AP) — Caleb Williams dropped back, pump-faked and found DJ Moore wide open down the sideline for the go-ahead touchdown. His latest clutch throw propelled the Chicago Bears to yet another improbable comeback win [Read More…]

Stafford’s late TD pass to Parkinson lifts the Rams past the Panthers 34-31 in the wild-card round

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Matthew Stafford threw a 19-yard go-ahead touchdown pass to Colby Parkinson with 38 seconds to lift the Los Angeles Rams to a dramatic 34-31 wild-card round win over the Carolina Panthers [Read More…]

Jacks Set 3-Point Record in Win over Oral Roberts

BROOKINGS, S.D. – The South Dakota State women’s basketball team knocked down a program-record 19 3-pointers Saturday afternoon in a 103-76 win over Oral Roberts at First Bank & Trust Arena. Eight different Jackrabbits connected on [Read More…]

DWU Picks up Home Win Over Rival Mount Marty

MITCHELL, S.D. — Dakota Wesleyan Men’s Basketball hosted the Lancers of Mount Marty in a conference matchup at the World’s Only Corn Palace. The Tigers and Lancers traded points to begin the contest, and while both [Read More…]

Dakota Wesleyan Women Extends Win Streak to Seven with Win over Mount Marty

MITCHELL, S.D. — No. 10 Dakota Wesleyan Women’s Basketball hosted the Mount Marty Lancers in the Corn Palace as a part of a GPAC doubleheader. The Tigers got to work early on offense with Emma Yost initially leading [Read More…]

100 Games In: Kreutzfeldt Leads Kernels From Palace to a New Home

January 10, 2026 J.P. Skelly

Travis Kriens/KORN News Radio Sports Director MITCHELL — Numbers have a way of telling stories, but sometimes they also point to something bigger. For Mitchell boys basketball head coach Ryker Kreutzfeldt, that happened on Dec. [Read More…]

More severe thunderstorms including tornadoes, flash flooding possible in the South

January 10, 2026 ABC News

ABC News (NEW YORK) — A severe weather threat continues over the Deep South on Saturday with tornadoes and flash flooding possible. A Flash Flood Watch remains in effect for more than 8 million Americans [Read More…]

South Dakota Highway Patrol Seeks input on Hit and Run Driver Involved in a Fatal Crash

A 64 year old woman from Mitchell died Monday from injuries sustained during a January 3 hit and run crash near Humboldt, South Dakota. The South Dakota Department of Public Safety reported preliminary crash information [Read More…]

Struggling to keep your New Year’s resolutions? Here’s how to keep yourself on track

January 10, 2026 ABC News

Sorapop Udomsri / EyeEm/Getty Images (LONDON)– It is one thing to make a New Year’s resolution. It is, however, a very different thing to be able to keep it. Every year they are made with [Read More…]

Governor Rhoden to Deliver State of the State Address

PIERRE, S.D. – On Tuesday, Governor Larry Rhoden will deliver his 2026 State of the State Address to a joint session of the South Dakota Legislature. This address will take place in the South Dakota House [Read More…]

‘Teaching us how to grow with our babies’: How prisons allow mothers and infants to nest for months