Year: 2026
ABC World News
American tourists stranded across the Caribbean after airspace closed for Maduro capture
Self check-in kiosk are blocked off at Rafael Hernandez International Airport in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico. (Yadira Hernandez-Pico/Bloomberg via Getty Images) (NEW YORK) — Despite the Federal Aviation Administration reopening the Eastern Caribbean airspace following the [Read More…]
ABC National News
Trial begins for former Uvalde officer charged in Robb Elementary shooting response
Crosses dedicated to the 21 victims of the 2022 mass shooting at Robb Elementary are placed in front of the school on Monday, Feb. 26, 2024 in Uvalde. (Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-Statesman via Getty Images) [Read More…]
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Small local farms growing stronger roots in South Dakota
Bart Pfankuch/South Dakota News Watch STURGIS, S.D. – Driving up a dirt road to the small produce stand at Bear Butte Gardens just outside Sturgis, one would never imagine the incredibly diverse ways that the [Read More…]
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How South Dakota lawmakers get around a law that ‘dictates’ increased funding for schools
Makenzie Huber/South Dakota Searchlight South Dakota Republican Gov. Larry Rhoden reminded lawmakers during his December budget address that state law “dictates” a minimum increase in education funding each year. But in the next breath, he recommended flat [Read More…]
Local, Regional and National Sport stories
Monday Sports: January 5, 2026
MONDAY SPORTS, JANUARY 5, 2025 MITCHELL KERNELS — Mitchell High School has announced designated parking for senior citizens and handicap-accessible vehicles at home basketball games. On game nights, the Northwest Parking Lot will be reserved [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
‘Avatar’ sequel kicks ‘Ash’ at box office once again, crosses $1 billion gross
Zoe Saldaña stars as Neytiri in ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash.’ (20th Century Studios) Happy New Year from Pandora: Avatar: Fire and Ash is the first #1 movie of 2026. James Cameron‘s epic sci-fi sequel spends a [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
31st annual Critics Choice Awards: The winners
31st annual Critics Choice Awards logo (Critics Choice Association) The 31st annual Critics Choice Awards took place Sunday night, hosted by Chelsea Handler. The show aired across E! and USA networks. Here’s the list of [Read More…]
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Mitchell High School Announces Designated Parking for Senior Citizens and Handicap Parking at Home Basketball Games
To ensure safe and convenient access to home basketball games at Mitchell High School, the Northwest Parking Lot will be reserved specifically for senior citizens (65+) and handicap-accessible parking on game nights. This location offers [Read More…]
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Refugee arrivals in South Dakota decline after last year’s spike, expected to stay low
Meghan O’Brien/South Dakota Searchlight Refugee resettlement fell sharply in South Dakota during the last federal fiscal year, and no refugees have arrived in the state during the past 11 months, according to the agency that [Read More…]
ABC Sports News
Broncos secure AFC’s top playoff seed with 19-3 win over Chargers
DENVER (AP) — The Denver Broncos secured the AFC’s top playoff seed with a 19-3 win over the Los Angeles Chargers’ bevy of backups Sunday, a victory fueled by Ja’Quan McMillian’s 45-yard interception return for [Read More…]
ABC Sports News
Raiders secure No. 1 overall pick in NFL draft after Giants’ win over Cowboys
The Las Vegas Raiders will pick first in this year’s NFL draft after the New York Giants defeated the Dallas Cowboys 34-17 on Sunday. The Giants’ victory assured that the Raiders, who were 2-14 entering [Read More…]
ABC Sports News
Seahawks secure No. 1 seed in NFC and division title with dominant 13-3 win over 49ers
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The Seattle Seahawks are heading into the playoffs with the NFC’s No. 1 seed, and even more important, a defense that proved it can stop even the most potent offenses [Read More…]
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Vikings cruise past Packers 16-3 for 5th straight win as McCarthy exits again with injury
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — J.J. McCarthy had a productive first half before he was injured again, fullback C.J. Ham rushed for a short touchdown, and the Minnesota Vikings finished a frustrating season by beating the resting [Read More…]
ABC Politics News
Questions swirl about who is going to ‘run’ Venezuela after Maduro’s ouster
Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks with ABC News while appearing on This Week, Jan. 4, 2026. (ABC News) (NEW YORK) — In the wake of the dramatic capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and [Read More…]
ABC Politics News
‘It’s a violation of the law’: Schumer criticizes Trump’s decision to strike Venezuela
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer speaks with ABC News while appearing on This Week, Jan. 4, 2026. (ABC News) (NEW YORK) — Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer addressed on Sunday the stunning U.S. strike on [Read More…]
ABC Politics News
Trump’s vow to ‘run’ Venezuela, sell oil, part of plan to dominate Western Hemisphere
In this image posted to social media on President Donald Trump’s Truth Social account, General Dan Caine, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, CIA Director John Ratcliffe and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth are [Read More…]
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South Dakota’s Congressional delegation and others support the ouster of Venezuela’s President Maduro
South Dakota News Watch All three South Dakota congressional members voiced support for the United States’ strike on Venezuela and capture of its President Nicolás Maduro early Jan. 3rd. South Dakota News Watch reported Senate [Read More…]
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Jackrabbits Drop OT Battle at North Dakota
GRAND FORKS, N.D. – South Dakota State and North Dakota played a thriller in the Betty Sioux Engelstad Center on Saturday, Jan. 3, that featured 11 lead changes and tie scores which went into overtime. The [Read More…]
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SDSU Overcomes Slow Start to Blow Past Omaha
OMAHA, Neb. – The South Dakota State women’s basketball team overcame a slow start to beat Omaha 65-36 Saturday afternoon at Baxter Arena. Tied at 13 after the opening 10 minutes, SDSU outscored Omaha 32 to [Read More…]
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USD Women Open Summit League Play With 67-47 Win At Kansas City
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The South Dakota women’s basketball program was looking to start the Summit League season 1-0 for a second straight season under head coach Carrie Eighmey, and the Coyotes were successful in that [Read More…]
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