Year: 2026

Building blocks of the cattle herd. University of Illinois Extension beef specialist Travis Meteer says if the industry is going to rebuild the U.S. cattle herd, it’ll need to be done with genetics provided by [Read More…]

Ag News

Rover Road Fire leads widespread damage across Kansas and Oklahoma

Wildfires continue to spread across the Central Plains, and the Kansas Ag Secretary says it’s too soon to grasp the full scope of the destruction. Mike Beam says the outbreak began in Oklahoma on Tuesday [Read More…]

Ag News

INFB: Is ag really getting equal representation during this year’s legislative session?

The president of Indiana Farm Bureau says the organization is concerned about the rapid pace of this year’s legislative session. Randy Kron tells Brownfield, “We’re probably trying to kill more bills than we’re trying to promote. That’s [Read More…]

2nd US carrier group heads toward Middle East amid Iran tensions

In this handout provided by the U.S. Navy, USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), F/A-18E/F Super Hornets assigned to Strike Fighter Squadrons 31, 37, 87, and 213 from embarked Carrier Air Wing Eight, and a [Read More…]

British police arrest Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor on suspicion of misconduct

February 19, 2026 J.P. Skelly

Prince Andrew, Duke of York attends the traditional Easter Sunday Mattins Service at St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle on April 20, 2025 in Windsor, England. (Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images) (LONDON) — Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor — formerly known [Read More…]

2025 South Dakota crime statistics released by the Attorney General’s Office

Attorney General Marty Jackley says the overall number of reported criminal offenses statewide in 2025 decreased by 6.03 percent compared to 2024. The Crime in South Dakota 2025 Report includes 64,261 criminal offenses in 2025 [Read More…]

Texas court to hear appeal in case of midwife accused of violating state abortion ban

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton attends the executive order signing ceremony to reduce the size and scope of the Education Department in the East Room of the White House on March 20, 2025 in Washington, [Read More…]

In brief: ‘Imperfect Women’ trailer and more

Sony Pictures Animation has shifted the release date for its upcoming film BUDS. The original comedy film, for which the studio has not released a description, will now premiere in theaters on Dec. 22, 2027, instead [Read More…]

Christy Carlson Romano says she tested positive in cancer screening

Christy Carlson Romano attends 2024 FOX winter press day at Fox Studio Lot on Nov. 18, 2024, in Los Angeles, California. (Andrew Toth/Getty Images) Christy Carlson Romano has opened up about receiving a positive test [Read More…]

Ag News

Addressing Hidden Hunger in Corn

Sulfur deficiency in corn is rising across North America and impacting corn yields. Farmers should be addressing root development issues early in the growing season. Learn more in this Managing for Profit. The post Addressing [Read More…]

Lawmakers support ‘alternative setting’ plan for aggressive or violent students

Meghan O’Brien/South Dakota Searchlight PIERRE — Legislation to address aggressive and violent student behavior passed with full support from the South Dakota House Education Committee on Wednesday, and legislation providing money to build a non-residential treatment center [Read More…]

App-based age verification bill clears South Dakota House of Representatives panel

John Hult/South Dakota Searchlight PIERRE — A South Dakota House of Representatives panel endorsed a bill that would require mobile app stores to use age verification to control access by minors. House Bill 1275 passed the [Read More…]

County sales tax idea moves ahead as effort to prolong statewide sales tax reduction fails

Joshua Haiar and Seth Tupper/South Dakota Searchlight A proposal to let counties reduce homeowner property taxes by charging a sales tax advanced Wednesday at the South Dakota Capitol in Pierre, while an effort to maintain [Read More…]

Data center restrictions earn lawmaker endorsement as fight continues over tax incentives

Makenzie Huber/South Dakota Searchlight South Dakota legislative committees vetted nine data center bills on Wednesday at the Capitol, leaving three of the bills standing at the end of the day. The legislation that passed muster [Read More…]

Seahawks sale process begins less than 2 weeks after winning Super Bowl

SEATTLE (AP) — The Seattle Seahawks are going up for sale in accordance with the wishes of late team owner Paul Allen. Allen’s estate announced Wednesday that it has begun the process of selling the [Read More…]

U.S. defeats Sweden and Canada beats Czechia in OT to reach the semifinals at the Olympics

MILAN (AP) — When the U.S. gave up a tying goal to Sweden with 91 seconds left in the quarterfinals at the Olympics, even the most seasoned players were on edge. “That’s as nervous as I’ve [Read More…]

Thursday Sports: February 19, 2026

THURSDAY SPORTS, FEBRUARY 19, 2026 MITCHELL KERNELS — Mitchell Kernels girls basketball hosts Pierre at the Corn Palace on Friday at 7 pm. Coverage starts at 6:45 pm on KORN News Radio. — Mitchell Kernels [Read More…]

NDSU pulls away late to top South Dakota State, 74-66

BROOKINGS, S.D. — North Dakota State used a pivotal late first-half run and steady free-throw shooting down the stretch to earn a 74-66 Summit League road victory over South Dakota State on Wednesday night inside [Read More…]

Dordt Men Edge Dakota Wesleyan 92-91 in Overtime Thriller

MITCHELL, S.D. — Dakota Wesleyan’s home finale turned into an instant classic Wednesday night, but Dordt escaped with a 92-91 overtime win in Great Plains Athletic Conference play. The Tigers (14-13, 9-10 GPAC) rallied from [Read More…]

No. 1 Dordt rallies past Dakota Wesleyan Women in second half, 65-59