Year: 2026
Owner of Swiss bar where deadly New Year’s fire killed 40 detained by prosecutors: Officials
A general view of Le Constellation wine bar after a memorial ceremony in tribute to victims of the Crans-Montana bar fire on January 09, 2026 in Crans-Montana, Switzerland. Harold Cunningham/Getty Images (LONDON) — Prosecutors on [Read More…]
Russia uses nuclear-capable missile in ‘massive strike’ on Ukraine
A multi-storey apartment block in the Darnytskyi district is damaged by a Russian drone strike during a massive overnight attack on the capital, in Kyiv, Ukraine, on January 9, 2026. (Photo by Danylo Antoniuk/Ukrinform/NurPhoto via [Read More…]
Portland shooting latest: State attorney general says he’s opening probe
(PORTLAND, Ore.) — A Customs and Border Protection Agent shot and injured two people in Portland, Oregon, Thursday, who federal authorities said “weaponized” their vehicle against law enforcement. The incident came after an ICE officer [Read More…]
Judge again says Trump-appointed US attorney is serving unlawfully
U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of New York John A. Sarcone III at a news conference on Monday, April 28, 2025, in the U.S. Attorney’s Office at the James T. Foley Federal Courthouse in [Read More…]
Police chief speaks out about mysterious murders of Ohio dentist, wife: ‘Disturbing’
Spencer and Monique Tepe are seen in this undated photo. (Courtesy Rob Misleh) (COLUMBUS, Ohio) — The Columbus, Ohio, police chief is speaking out for the first time since the mysterious murders of dentist Spencer Tepe and [Read More…]
Luigi Mangione returns to federal court for pretrial hearing over potential death penalty
Luigi Mangione attends a suppression of evidence hearing in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in Manhattan Criminal Court on December 18, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Shannon Stapleton-Pool/Getty Images) (NEW YORK) [Read More…]
Hiring slowed in December, defying Federal Reserve’s effort to boost hiring
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell speaks during a press conference following the Federal Open Markets Committee meeting at the Federal Reserve on December 10, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) (WASHINGTON) — Hiring ticked [Read More…]
James Valley Drug and DUI Court recognizes its latest graduates
James Valley Drug and DUI Court celebrated two graduates to start the new year. Judge Donna Bucher said between them, Alan R. and Bradley J. have 1096 sober days, paid more than $2,500 in fines [Read More…]
In brief: ‘The Wrecking Crew’ official trailer and more
Another Jacka** film is on the way. Johnny Knoxville took to Instagram to share that another entry in the franchise known for dangerous stunts on screen is coming to movie theaters this summer. “Well a wang [Read More…]
2026 Golden Globes preview: What to expect, where to watch nominees
Host Nikki Glaser at the 83rd annual Golden Globes red carpet rollout and media walk through. (Matthew Taplinger/CBS) Awards season is in full swing. The 2026 Golden Globes will take place Sunday on CBS. Here’s [Read More…]
Legendary Mitchell Coach Deb Thill to Retire After 35 Years of Leading Kernels Volleyball
The Mitchell School District announces the retirement of Deb Thill, longtime head coach of the volleyball and track programs following the conclusion of the 2025-2026 school year, marking the conclusion of an extraordinary career dedicated [Read More…]
Friday Sports: January 9. 2026
FRIDAY SPORTS, JANUARY 9, 2025 MITCHELL KERNELS — Mitchell Kernels girls wrestling split a pair of duals in Harrisburg on Thursday night, while the boys lost both matchups vs. Yankton and Harrisburg. The Mitchell girls [Read More…]
Anthony Edwards, the 3rd-youngest player in NBA history to reach 10,000 career points
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Anthony Edwards became the third-youngest player in NBA history to reach 10,000 career points, when the Minnesota Timberwolves star swished a 13-foot fadeaway jumper from the baseline midway through the fourth quarter [Read More…]
Miami heading home for shot at national title after beating Ole Miss 31-27 in Fiesta Bowl
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Miami’s return to relevance was a long, winding road filled with more downs than ups. Even when the Hurricanes rejoined the national conversation, they were doubted, told they didn’t belong. Through [Read More…]
Jackrabbits Surge Past Denver
BROOKINGS, S.D. – South Dakota State rallied back from a seven-point deficit in the second half, turning the tide in a tight contest, to come away with an 87-79 victory over Denver on Thursday inside First [Read More…]
USD Women Fall at Home to Oral Roberts 83-61
VERMILLION, S.D. – South Dakota women’s basketball was defeated by Oral Roberts, 83-61, Thursday night inside the Sanford Coyote Sports Center. The Coyotes (11-5, 1-1) and Golden Eagles got off to a back and forth [Read More…]
John Harbaugh is fired as the Baltimore Ravens’ coach after 18 seasons, including a Super Bowl win
OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — John Harbaugh’s 18-year tenure in Baltimore included two distinct periods of success. After taking over, Harbaugh capitalized on the last few years of Ray Lewis’ career, reaching the AFC title [Read More…]
DANR Announces $48.9 Million in Loans and Grants for Statewide Projects, Including $3.9 Million for Mitchell
PIERRE, S.D. – Today, the South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources (DANR) announced that the Board of Water and Natural Resources has approved $48.9 million in statewide projects. A total of $36,958,000 in state loans, including [Read More…]
Johnson for Governor campaign proposes $400 property tax credits for homeowners
Joshua Haiar/South Dakota Searchlight Republican governor candidate Dusty Johnson wants to give first-time homebuyers two years without property taxes and also wants to provide $400 annual property tax credits to all other homeowners in the [Read More…]
US House backs extension of health insurance subsidies, but SD Rep. Johnson votes no
Jennifer Shutt/States Newsroom WASHINGTON — The U.S. House approved a bipartisan bill Thursday to resurrect the enhanced tax credits that expired at the end of last year for people who purchase their health insurance from [Read More…]
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