Year: 2026
ABC Politics News
Supreme Court gives candidates more room to challenge election rules
Kent Nishimura/Bloomberg via Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — The Supreme Court on Wednesday significantly expanded the ability of candidates for political office to challenge rules governing an election, rolling back lower court decisions that had said [Read More…]
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District 20 State Representative Jeff Bathke launches re-election bid
State Representative Jeff Bathke announces his re-election campaign, representing District 20 and the great State of South Dakota. District 20 includes the communities and citizens of Jerauld, Sanborn, Miner and Davison Counties. Representative Bathke has [Read More…]
ABC Business News
Verizon outage affecting thousands of customers
Igor Golovniov/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Some Verizon customers were experiencing a service outage on Wednesday afternoon, according to the company. Verizon said it was not immediately clear how long the service [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
Gracie Abrams to make acting debut in A24 film ‘Please’
A photo of Gracie Abrams. (Emma McIntyre) Gracie Abrams set to make her acting debut? That’s so true! The singer will star in the upcoming A24 film Please, ABC Audio has confirmed. Babygirl and Bodies [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
Tickets for Ariana Grande’s musical ‘Sunday in the Park with George’ go on sale in May
Jonathan Bailey and Ariana Grande speak on stage as Universal Pictures presents a special ‘Wicked: For Good’ Q&A at Saban Media Center on Nov. 15, 2025, in North Hollywood, California. (Unique Nicole/Getty Images for Universal [Read More…]
Ag News
Proposed WOTUS rule could ease federal regulatory burdens, but questions remain for states
Questions remain about the long-term effects of the proposed Waters of the United States rule. Brianna Schroeder with Janzen Schroeder Ag Law says the new WOTUS could help provide clarity for farmers. “The overall impact [Read More…]
Ag News
MO Corn Growers: state budget, ag tax credits among key Issues in legislative session
The director of public policy for the Missouri Corn Growers Association says the state budget will be front-and-center in the Missouri State Legislative session. Darrick Steen says state lawmakers are facing a tighter budget this [Read More…]
Ag News
Lease flexibility may help farmers manage tight margins
A real estate agent says farmers could lower their expenses by reevaluating their lease agreements. Kraig Urkoski with AgWest Land Brokers says while most leases are staying in place, some landlords are exploring ways to [Read More…]
Ag News
Another week of record ethanol production
U.S. ethanol production has reached record levels for the first time in 2026. This is the fourth month in a row with an all-time high for ethanol production as the industry absorbs a record corn [Read More…]
Ag News
Illinois specialty growers expect 2026 boost from new local food and infrastructure grants
The executive director of the Illinois Specialty Growers Association says the local food system should see a boost in 2026. Raghela Scavuzzo says several state and federal programs enacted last year to strengthen the food [Read More…]
ABC National News
Uvalde teaching aide testifies she pleaded with officer Gonzales to intervene in massacre
A memorial dedicated to the 19 children and two adults murdered on May 24, 2022 during a mass shooting at Robb Elementary School is seen on January 06, 2026 in Uvalde, Texas. Brandon Bell/Getty Images [Read More…]
ABC National News
Sick astronaut, rest of crew to undock from ISS, NASA says
Crew-11 mission astronauts walk out of the Neil A. Armstrong Operations and Checkout Building before heading to pad 39A for launch to the International Space Station (ISS) at the Kennedy Space Center on August 1, [Read More…]
ABC National News
Best friends die in Florida after sand hole traps them underground: Sheriff
Stock image of police lights. Douglas Sacha/Getty Images (INVERNESS, Fla.) — Two teenagers, whose relatives said were best friends, have died after a sand hole they were digging at a Florida park collapsed and buried [Read More…]
ABC Politics News
FBI searches Washington Post reporter’s home for alleged classified information, newspaper says
The Department of Justice (DOJ) seal on the J. Edgar Hoover Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) building in Washington, DC, US, on Friday, Jan. 2, 2026. Aaron Schwartz/Bloomberg via Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — The FBI [Read More…]
ABC Politics News
House Republicans say they will hold Hillary Clinton in contempt of Congress in Epstein inquiry
House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chairman James Comer (R-KY) speaks to reporters after former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton did not appear for a closed-door deposition in the Rayburn House Office Building on Capitol [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
Zendaya stars in ‘Euphoria’ season 3 trailer
Zendaya stars in season 3 of ‘Euphoria.’ (Patrick Wymore/HBO) I have never, ever been happier. HBO shared the trailer for the highly anticipated third season of Euphoria on Wednesday. Season 3 of the show once [Read More…]
Ag News
Rhoden highlights ag, rural health funding in South Dakota’s State of the State
South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden highlighted agriculture in his State of the State address on Tuesday. “Ag is king in South Dakota, so let’s keep it strong for the future.” He said state support will [Read More…]
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Special kudos to Mitchell KOA Journey
Kampgrounds of America best known as KOA has announced the Mitchell KOA Journey has been recognized with the prestigious KOA ICON Award. This recognition highlights campgrounds that demonstrate exceptional operational excellence, customer satisfaction, and a [Read More…]
ABC National News
Family of couple allegedly killed by ex speaks out: ‘She just had to get away from him’
Spencer and Monique Tepe are seen in this undated photo. (Courtesy Rob Misleh) (COLUMBUS, Ohio) — The family of slain Ohio couple Monique and Spencer Tepe is speaking out about Monique Tepe’s ex-husband, who is [Read More…]
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DWU’s Kelley Center names two new Entrepreneurs in Residence
The Kelley Center for Entrepreneurship at Dakota Wesleyan University announces two local women will serve as the university’s Kelley Center 2026 Entrepreneurs in Residence. According to Assistant Director for the Kelley Center Jessica Dollahon, “This [Read More…]