Year: 2026
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Vikings will wait and see on McCarthy as the ’26 starter, aim for ‘most talented and deep’ QB room
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings haven’t wavered in their support of J.J. McCarthy, continuing to exude optimism about his potential when publicly discussing their developing quarterback. What they haven’t done is commit to him as their [Read More…]
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Steele Morgan Powers DWU Past Waldorf in 83–70 GPAC Home Win
MITCHELL, S.D. — Dakota Wesleyan’s men’s basketball team turned a tight defensive battle into a conference victory, pulling away from Waldorf for an 83–70 win inside the Corn Palace. The game opened with both teams [Read More…]
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Dakota Wesleyan Posts New Season-High Scoring Mark in Win Against Waldorf
MITCHELL, S.D. — No. 9 Dakota Wesleyan Women’s Basketball hosted the Waldorf Warriors in a GPAC showdown at the Corn Palace. The Tigers were able to jump out to an early advantage thanks to the efforts [Read More…]
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Campaign funds can pay for child care and security in some cases, SD attorney general says
John Hult/South Dakota Searchlight South Dakota’s attorney general issued an opinion Tuesday saying that candidates for office and elected officials can use campaign funds to pay child care and security costs under some circumstances. Marty [Read More…]
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Democrats in Congress seek to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem
Ariana Figueroa/States Newsroom WASHINGTON — U.S. House Democrats Wednesday introduced three articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, after a deadly shooting of a woman in Minneapolis by a federal immigration officer. The [Read More…]
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Chief justice outlines roadmap to more services for drug offenders, young people and probationers
John Hult/South Dakota Searchlight PIERRE — South Dakota will expand a specialty program for people facing drug charges, a move spurred by a decision last year to lessen the penalties for drug use. The state [Read More…]
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Former South Dakota State coach charged with allegedly using state resources for personal benefit
South Dakota Searchlight A former equestrian coach at South Dakota State University in Brookings has been indicted for allegedly using state resources to pay for her personal horses’ veterinarian bills and to board them for about a [Read More…]
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Iran protests: Trump says he’s been told the ‘killing’ has stopped, executions won’t occur
People gather during protest on January 8, 2026, in Tehran, Iran. (Anonymous/Getty Images) (LONDON) — President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he’s been informed that the “killing” in Iran has stopped and the anticipated executions [Read More…]
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Construction crane collapses on passenger train in Thailand, killing at least 32, officials say
A view of the scene after a crane being used to build a high-speed rail bridge collapsed onto a passenger train killing at least 12 injuring 30 in Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand on January 14, 2026 [Read More…]
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Administration reinstates hundreds of health and safety officials who were laid off
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services building is seen on March 27, 2025 in Washington, DC. The Department of Health and Human Services announced it is cutting 10,000 jobs and closing offices aimed [Read More…]
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Actor Timothy Busfield faces new assault claim from 16-year-old victim: Court documents
Timothy Busfield is seen in a mugshot photo. (Albuquerque Metro Detention Facility) (New Mexico) — Actor Timothy Busfield, who was arrested on charges of alleged criminal sexual contact of a minor and child abuse, is facing [Read More…]
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US to suspend visa processing for 75 countries starting next week
Donald Trump during the signing of executive orders in the Oval Office at the White House, September 19, 2025. Trump signed a two executive orders establishing the “Trump Gold Card” and introducing a $100,000 fee [Read More…]
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DOJ officials slam judge for questioning Lindsey Halligan’s status as US attorney
Lindsey Halligan, attorney for Donald Trump, looks on during an executive order signing in the Oval Office of the White House, on March 31, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Al Drago/Getty Images) (WASHINGTON) — In an [Read More…]
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Brown University shooting: New video shows moment suspected gunman left campus
Footage newly obtained by ABC News appears to show the moment that the man suspected of opening fire at Brown University in December fled the Ivy League campus following the tragic incident. (Rhode Island Attorney [Read More…]
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Democratic Sen. Slotkin says she’s under federal investigation over illegal orders social media video
Eric Lee/Bloomberg via Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Sen. Elissa Slotkin, a Democrat from Michigan, said on Wednesday that she is under federal investigation for a video that she and other Democratic lawmakers posted on social [Read More…]
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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…]
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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…]
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