Year: 2026

Cherry blossoms at the Supreme Court on a windy morning in Washington, D.C. (John Baggaley/Getty Images) (WASHINGTON) — The Supreme Court on Monday, in a 5-4 decision, upheld state laws that allow the counting of [Read More…]

South Dakota at the Great American State Fair

June 29, 2026 J.P. Skelly

The Great American State Fair kicked off in Washington, D. C. last Thursday. All 50 states and territories have a spot on the National Mall to show off the best of each state. South Dakota [Read More…]

In brief: ‘Finding Nemo,’ ‘Lilo & Stitch’ short films headed to theaters and more

If you missed Lee Cronin’s The Mummy in theaters, there’s no need to worry. The film will make its global streaming debut to HBO Max on July 3. It will also debut to HBO linear [Read More…]

‘Toy Story 5′ keeps flying while ’Supergirl’ is falling with style

Woody (Tom Hanks) and Buzz Lightyear (Tim Allen) in ‘Toy Story 5.’ (Walt Disney Pictures) Like the claw machine in the very first movie, Toy Story 5 is keeping its grips tight on the #1 spot [Read More…]

Deborah Roberts celebrates America’s greatest stories on new Disney special

Artwork for ‘Disney Celebrates America: The Pursuit of Happiness’ (ABC News Studios) As America approaches its 250th anniversary, 20/20 co-anchor Deborah Roberts and ABC News national correspondent Will Reeve are celebrating the occasion by highlighting some of the nation’s [Read More…]

South Dakotans ready to hit the road for America’s 250th

June 29, 2026 J.P. Skelly

Nearly 217,000 South Dakotans are among 72.2 million Americans expected to travel for the upcoming Independence Day holiday weekend. Shawn Steward from Triple-A South Dakota says 83.6% percent of South Dakota travelers will drive to [Read More…]

Election 2026 Government State’s top election official loses nomination to challenger who supports hand-counting

June 29, 2026 J.P. Skelly

South Dakota Searchlight RAPID CITY — Delegates at the South Dakota Republican Convention denied the state’s top election official an opportunity to seek reelection, choosing a nominee Saturday for secretary of state who advocates for [Read More…]

Monday Sports: June 29, 2026

June 29, 2026 Travis Kriens

MONDAY SPORTS, JUNE 29, 2026 PALACE CITY LEGION BASEBALL — Palace City Post 18 Legion Baseball swept Letcher on Saturday at Drake Field, extending its win streak to five games. Post 18 won 11-1 in [Read More…]

Prielipp fans 10 as the Twins edge the Rockies 3-2 on Kreidler’s late homer

June 29, 2026 Travis Kriens

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Connor Prielipp struck out a career-high 10 in six innings, Ryan Kreidler hit a go-ahead home run in the seventh and the Minnesota Twins edged the Colorado Rockies 3-2 on Sunday. Prielipp [Read More…]

Woman from Eagle Butte sentenced in the death of two individuals on the Cheyenne River Reservation

June 28, 2026 J.P. Skelly

A 27 year old woman from Eagle Butte was sentenced recently for the deaths of two people on the Cheyenne River Reservation. A federal court judge sentenced Jimi Jo Collins to 30 years in prison [Read More…]

Group fails to gather enough petition signatures to put new South Dakota tax law on the ballot

Joshua Haiar/South Dakota Searchight Opponents of a new law that uses a higher state sales tax rate to fund property tax reductions for homeowners said Friday they did not collect enough petition signatures to put [Read More…]

State’s top election official loses nomination to challenger who supports hand-counting

Seth Tupper/South Dakota Searchlight RAPID CITY — Delegates at the South Dakota Republican Convention denied the state’s top election official an opportunity to seek reelection, choosing a nominee Saturday for secretary of state who advocates [Read More…]

Bills decline to honor O.J. Simpson in making the move to new stadium

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — The Buffalo Bills are leaving O.J. Simpson and his tarnished legacy behind, in making the move to their new stadium this season, chief operating officer Pete Guelli said on Saturday. After the [Read More…]

Messi becomes first to score in 7 straight World Cup games while extending goals record

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Lionel Messi didn’t have much time to try to become the first to score in seven consecutive World Cup games. Argentina’s superstar did it anyway as a second-half substitute. Messi made it seven [Read More…]

Iran narrowly knocked out of tumultuous World Cup on Austria’s last-second goal

Iran has been eliminated from the World Cup, narrowly failing to advance past the group stage in a politically charged tournament where the team played its matches amid tight restrictions imposed by the United States. Iran [Read More…]

Hunter Goodman hits 3 home runs for Rockies in 8-5 win over Twins

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Hunter Goodman hit three homers and drove in five runs, powering the Colorado Rockies to an 8-5 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Saturday night. Goodman, who also went deep in his final at-bat [Read More…]

Rainbow flags dot Iran and Egypt’s match as Seattle celebrates Pride during the World Cup

SEATTLE (AP) — Rainbow flags fluttered among the sea of Iranian and Egyptian banners at Seattle’s World Cup stadium Friday, as teams from two of the most repressive countries for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people took [Read More…]

Cape Verde becomes the smallest country to reach the World Cup knockout round

HOUSTON (AP) — Tiny Cape Verde defied odds to become the smallest country to earn a spot in the World Cup knockout round behind the stellar play of Vozinha, the 40-year-old goalkeeper who embodied the [Read More…]

Sprint Car Racing Legend, Hall of Famer Doug Clark Dies at 73

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — Doug Clark, one of the most respected dirt track racing officials in the United States and a longtime flagman at Huset’s Speedway and Knoxville Raceway, has died. He was 73. Clark [Read More…]

Independence Day travel could reach record levels