Year: 2026
Yield adjustments are expected in January USDA report
An ag economist with University of Missouri Extension says USDA is expected to lower corn and soybean yields in the upcoming supply and demand report. “We don’t get a great picture of that yield until [Read More…]
October ethanol, DDGS export numbers solid
Ethanol exports continued to hold to their record pace late in 2025. The Renewable Fuels Association says 185 million gallons of ethanol were exported during October, rising 25% from September, reflecting the ongoing solid demand [Read More…]
The US experienced nearly two dozen billion-dollar weather and climate disasters in 2025
Cal Fire Firefighters do a prescribed burn ahead of oncoming new wildfire called ‘Hughes Fire’ as it tore through northern Los Angeles County, burning over 9,000 acres just hours after it was first reported in [Read More…]
Senate advances war powers resolution to rein in Trump on Venezuela
Senator Tim Kaine, a Democrat from Virginia, following an all-Senate briefing on Venezuela at the US Capitol in Washington, DC, US, on Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026. Al Drago/Bloomberg via Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — In a [Read More…]
‘The Pitt’ renewed for season 3 on HBO Max
Noah Wyle as Dr. Robby in season 2 of ‘The Pitt.’ (Warrick Page/HBO Max) The Pitt is coming back for season 3. HBO Max renewed the popular, Emmy-winning procedural medical drama series for a third [Read More…]
Aberdeen Man Indicted on 85 Criminal Counts When Committed as a State Employee
A 68 year old man from Aberdeen has been indicted on 85 total felony and misdemeanor counts that include Solicitation of Second Degree Rape, Possession of Child Pornography, Dissemination of Image or Recording – Victim [Read More…]
NASA may end ISS mission early due to medical situation
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…]
New York Gov. Hochul proposes legislation to block 3D printing of guns
Confiscated “ghost guns” are displayed before a news conference with New York Mayor Eric Adams and Attorney General Letitia James and others to announce a new lawsuit against “ghost gun” distributors on June 29, 2022 [Read More…]
Harvey Weinstein to appear at critical hearing that could grant him new trial
Former film producer Harvey Weinstein appears in Manhattan Criminal Court on August 13, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Pool/Getty Images) (NEW YORK) — Harvey Weinstein is due to return to a Manhattan courtroom [Read More…]
2 dead, 6 wounded after shooting outside Salt Lake City funeral; no suspects in custody
Sheila Paras/Getty Images (SALT LAKE CITY) — Police in Salt Lake City said two people are dead and six others wounded after a shooting outside a funeral on Wednesday evening. No suspects are in custody [Read More…]
White House expected to present ballroom construction plans in 1st public meeting
Demolition of the East Wing of the White House, during construction on the new ballroom extension of the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025. (Aaron Schwartz/Bloomberg via Getty Images) (WASHINGTON) [Read More…]
Former Democratic House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer to announce retirement after more than 40 years in Congress
Representative Steny Hoyer, a Democrat from Maryland and ranking member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government, during a hearing in Washington, DC, US, on Thursday, May 15, 2025. (Graeme Sloan/Bloomberg [Read More…]
‘States should lead:’ McMahon grants Iowa first-of-its-kind education funding waiver
Linda McMahon, US education secretary, during a cabinet meeting at the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025. (Yuri Gripas/CNP/Bloomberg via Getty Images) (NEW YORK) — U.S. Secretary of Education Linda [Read More…]
In brief: ‘Real Time with Bill Maher’ renewed for two more seasons and more
Will Arnett is replacing David Harbour in the upcoming Tony Gilroy film Behemoth! According to The Hollywood Reporter, Harbour exited the project as he was “in need of some downtime.” Arnett joins a cast that [Read More…]
Watch the trailer for Kelly Rowland and Method Man’s rom-com, ‘Relationship Goals’
Kelly Rowland and Cliff ‘Method Man’ Smith in ‘Relationship Goals’ (Ryan Fivish/Prime) The trailer has been released for Relationship Goals, the rom-com from Amazon MGM Studios starring Kelly Rowland and Cliff “Method Man” Smith. The [Read More…]
‘Pluribus’ actress is glad Golden Globes are celebrating show’s creator and star for ‘their greatness’
Rhea Seehorn and Karolina Wydra in “Pluribus,” now streaming on Apple TV (Courtesy Apple TV) Going into Sunday night’s Golden Globes, Apple TV+’s new series Pluribus — about a woman who is unaffected by an alien virus [Read More…]
Hawks agree to trade high-scoring guard Trae Young to Wizards
Trae Young’s tenure in Atlanta is over, with the Hawks agreeing to trade the high-scoring and frequently criticized guard to the Washington Wizards for a package including veteran CJ McCollum, a person with knowledge of [Read More…]
Fewer job vacancies in DOC as new women’s prison prepares to open
Molly Wetsch/South Dakota News Watch RAPID CITY, S.D. – The state Department of Corrections, which has struggled to maintain workers in the past, must hire 133 staff members for the new women’s prison here as it [Read More…]
Thursday Sports: January 8, 2026
THURSDAY SPORTS, JANUARY 8, 2025 MITCHELL KERNELS — Mitchell Kernels wrestling competes in Harrisburg in a triangular on Thursday against the Tigers and Yankton at 5 pm. — Mitchell Kernels boys basketball hosts Yankton on [Read More…]
Coyotes Fall in St. Paul 99-86 to St. Thomas
ST. PAUL, Minn. — South Dakota basketball saw two players make their Coyote debuts but the Yotes would fall 99-86 to St. Thomas in Lee & Penny Anderson Arena. Trent Hudgens and Silas Bennion saw action for the first [Read More…]
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