Year: 2026
Ag News
Jackson County native named 2026 Miss Indiana State Fair Queen
A new Miss Indiana State Fair Queen has been crowned. Presley Hampton, Miss Jackson County Fair, was chosen to represent the state among 82 county fair queens during the 67th annual Miss Indiana State Fair Queen [Read More…]
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U.S. poultry production ends 2025 strong, outlook mixed
An extension economist with Texas A&M University says U.S. poultry production ended 2025 on a strong note. David Anderson tells Brownfield that two key categories were up in December compared to 2024. “Broilers for [Read More…]
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USDA’s specialty crop program still being developed
The CEO of the National Potato Council says the USDA is still working on the specialty crop and sugar portion of the Farmer Bridge Assistance Program. Kam Quarles tells Brownfield understanding the needs of specialty [Read More…]
ABC National News
Man taken into custody after allegedly causing damage to Vance’s Ohio home, Secret Service says
Vice President JD Vance speaks on the final day of Turning Point USA’s annual AmericaFest conference at the Phoenix Convention Center on December 21, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Caylo Seals/Getty Images) (CINCINNATI) — [Read More…]
ABC Politics News
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz ends reelection bid
: Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz speaks to media gathered on the first day of school at Deerwood Elementary on September 2, 2025 in Eagan, Minnesota. (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images) (NEW YORK) — Minnesota Gov. [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
In brief: ‘Wonder Man’ official trailer and more
The official trailer for Wonder Man has arrived. Marvel Television’s latest series is set to premiere Jan. 27 on Disney+. It consists of eight episodes and was created by Destin Daniel Cretton and Andrew Guest. [Read More…]
Ag News
A seasonally mild, largely tranquil pattern to return to much of the Heartland next week
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for near- or above-normal temperatures nationwide, with the northern High Plains having the greatest likelihood of experiencing unusually warm weather. Meanwhile, near- or below-normal precipitation across most [Read More…]
Ag News
Farmers say bridge payments provide some relief, but Congress and markets must step in
The vice president of the National Corn Growers Association says the USDA’s Farmer Bridge Assistance Program provides much-needed help for farmers. But Matt Frostic says it’s not enough. “The river’s pretty wide, yet the bridge [Read More…]
ABC Sports News
Steelers, Panthers, Jaguars secure division titles. Broncos clinch AFC’s No. 1 seed
Aaron Rodgers and the Steelers sent Lamar Jackson and the Ravens home for the playoffs. The Panthers are NFC South champions for the first time in 10 years. The Broncos are the AFC’s No. 1 [Read More…]
ABC Sports News
Browns fire two-time Coach of the Year Kevin Stefanski after six seasons
BEREA, Ohio (AP) — The Cleveland Browns have fired coach Kevin Stefanski after six seasons. Stefanski is the fourth NFL coach fired this season, joining Tennessee’s Brian Callahan, the New York Giants’ Brian Daboll and [Read More…]
Latest News
Kernels Tip Off New Era with First Games at Mitchell High School Gym
Travis Kriens/KORN News Radio Sports Director MITCHELL, S.D. — A long-anticipated new chapter for Mitchell High School athletics will officially begin this week as the Kernels basketball teams take the floor for the first games [Read More…]
ABC World News
American tourists stranded across the Caribbean after airspace closed for Maduro capture
Self check-in kiosk are blocked off at Rafael Hernandez International Airport in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico. (Yadira Hernandez-Pico/Bloomberg via Getty Images) (NEW YORK) — Despite the Federal Aviation Administration reopening the Eastern Caribbean airspace following the [Read More…]
ABC National News
Trial begins for former Uvalde officer charged in Robb Elementary shooting response
Crosses dedicated to the 21 victims of the 2022 mass shooting at Robb Elementary are placed in front of the school on Monday, Feb. 26, 2024 in Uvalde. (Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-Statesman via Getty Images) [Read More…]
Latest News
Small local farms growing stronger roots in South Dakota
Bart Pfankuch/South Dakota News Watch STURGIS, S.D. – Driving up a dirt road to the small produce stand at Bear Butte Gardens just outside Sturgis, one would never imagine the incredibly diverse ways that the [Read More…]
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How South Dakota lawmakers get around a law that ‘dictates’ increased funding for schools
Makenzie Huber/South Dakota Searchlight South Dakota Republican Gov. Larry Rhoden reminded lawmakers during his December budget address that state law “dictates” a minimum increase in education funding each year. But in the next breath, he recommended flat [Read More…]
Local, Regional and National Sport stories
Monday Sports: January 5, 2026
MONDAY SPORTS, JANUARY 5, 2025 MITCHELL KERNELS — Mitchell High School has announced designated parking for senior citizens and handicap-accessible vehicles at home basketball games. On game nights, the Northwest Parking Lot will be reserved [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
‘Avatar’ sequel kicks ‘Ash’ at box office once again, crosses $1 billion gross
Zoe Saldaña stars as Neytiri in ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash.’ (20th Century Studios) Happy New Year from Pandora: Avatar: Fire and Ash is the first #1 movie of 2026. James Cameron‘s epic sci-fi sequel spends a [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
31st annual Critics Choice Awards: The winners
31st annual Critics Choice Awards logo (Critics Choice Association) The 31st annual Critics Choice Awards took place Sunday night, hosted by Chelsea Handler. The show aired across E! and USA networks. Here’s the list of [Read More…]
Local, Regional and National Sport stories
Mitchell High School Announces Designated Parking for Senior Citizens and Handicap Parking at Home Basketball Games
To ensure safe and convenient access to home basketball games at Mitchell High School, the Northwest Parking Lot will be reserved specifically for senior citizens (65+) and handicap-accessible parking on game nights. This location offers [Read More…]
Latest News
Refugee arrivals in South Dakota decline after last year’s spike, expected to stay low
Meghan O’Brien/South Dakota Searchlight Refugee resettlement fell sharply in South Dakota during the last federal fiscal year, and no refugees have arrived in the state during the past 11 months, according to the agency that [Read More…]