Year: 2026
Ag News
Seed selection could help protect margins
Selecting the right seed variety to maximize return on investment in 2027. Agronomist Trey Stephens with Beck’s Hybrids says seed selection is one of the most important decisions especially when margins are tight. “Depending on [Read More…]
Ag News
Disease pressure and weather leading to stalk quality concerns
An east central Illinois agronomist says high disease pressure is leading to stalk quality concerns heading into harvest. Kris Ehler, who’s based in Champaign County, tells Brownfield, “It’s going to be easier for me to [Read More…]
Ag News
Record production costs limit profit potential for farmers
In this Managing for Profit, American Farm Bureau ag economist Faith Parum discusses adjustments in USDA’s September Farm Income Report and the largest factors impacting the cost to operate. The post Record production costs limit [Read More…]
Ag News
Husker Harvest Days puts new ag technology in the field
The latest ag technology will be front and center at this year’s Husker Harvest Days. Matt Jungmann, senior director of events with Farm Progress, says producers will get the latest look at what’s hitting the [Read More…]
Latest News
Names released in Hanson County fatal crash
Authorities have released the names of two people involved in a single vehicle fatal crash last Friday evening 10 miles southwest of Alexandria. The South Dakota Department of Public Safety reported shortly after 8pm, 31 [Read More…]
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Lars Herseth, former South Dakota governor nominee from prolific political family, dies at age 80
Seth Tupper/South Dakota Searchlight Lars Herseth, a Democratic former South Dakota legislator and 1986 nominee for governor, died Saturday of cancer at age 80. Herseth grew up in a politically active Democratic family in rural [Read More…]
Local, Regional and National Sport stories
Tuesday Sports: September 15, 2026
TUESDAY SPORTS, SEPTEMBER 15, 2026 MITCHELL KERNELS — Mitchell Kernels football, 2-1 on the season, travel to Aberdeen Central on Friday for a 7 p.m. kickoff. The KORNer Booth pregame show starts at 6 pm [Read More…]
Local, Regional and National Sport stories
Vikings aren’t sure yet if Kyler Murray can play this week with QB recovering from a concussion
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kyler Murray began the week in the NFL concussion protocol, continuing his recovery from an illegal hit to the head that forced him out of his first game [Read More…]
Local, Regional and National Sport stories
Judge’s first homer since May 24 helps clinch postseason berth for Yankees in 8-3 win at Twins
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Aaron Judge hit a three-run home run that capped a six-run eighth inning, and the New York Yankees beat the Minnesota Twins 8-3 Monday on a night they clinched their 61st postseason [Read More…]
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Dakota Wesleyan and South Dakota News Watch again sponsoring state spelling bee
Carson Walker/South Dakota News Watch South Dakota News Watch and Dakota Wesleyan University are again sponsoring the state spelling bee, which gives local students and schools the opportunity to participate in America’s longest-running educational competition. [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
78th Emmys: ‘Widow’s Bay’ and ‘The Pitt’ win big
Matthew Rhys, winner of outstanding lead actor in a comedy series for ‘Widow’s Bay’ and outstanding lead actor in a limited or anthology series or movie for ‘The Beast in Me,’ poses in the press [Read More…]
ABC Politics News
Sen. Mitch McConnell returns to Senate floor after hospitalization
U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) arrives for a vote at the U.S. Capitol on September 14, 2026 in Washington, D.C. This is McConnell’s first public appearance in over 90 days after he recovered from a [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
Brie Larson to star in ‘One Italian Summer’ film adaptation
Brie Larson attends the 2026 Disney Upfront at Jacob Javits Center on May 12, 2026, in New York City. (John Nacion/FilmMagic via Getty Images) Brie Larson is headed to Italy. The Oscar winner is set [Read More…]
Ag News
Iowa corn harvest gets underway as soybean yields show variability
Some Iowa farmers have begun harvesting corn. USDA’s latest weekly crop progress report shows corn two percent harvested, in line with the five-year average. There’s no indication soybean harvest is underway, with just 22 percent [Read More…]
ABC World News
Prince Harry, Meghan Markle’s kids to change schools in UK over security concerns
Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, greet members of the public at the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia on April 17, 2026 in Sydney, Australia. (Cameron Spencer/Getty Images) (NEW YORK) — [Read More…]
ABC National News
Mayors and states sue Trump over new green card restrictions
Zohran Mamdani announces at a news conference that he is suing President Donald Trump’s administration over its policies that he says will drive immigrants and mixed-status families away from public benefits they can legally receive [Read More…]
Local, Regional and National Sport stories
South Dakota High School Football Media Poll – September 14, 2026
The South Dakota Prep Media Football Poll for the week of Sept. 14 is listed below, ranking the top-five teams in each class, record, total points and previous ranking. First-place votes are listed in parentheses. Class [Read More…]
Local, Regional and National Sport stories
South Dakota High School Volleyball Media Poll – September 14, 2026
Here is the South Dakota Media volleyball poll for the week of Sept. 14, 2026. Teams are listed with first place votes in parentheses, record, points and previous ranking. CLASS AA 1. Harrisburg (14) 6-0 [Read More…]
ABC Politics News
Russian oligarch paid for parts of Donald Trump Jr.’s wedding celebration, report says
Donald Trump Jr. and his wife Bettina Anderson disembark from Air Force One as they arrive alongside U.S. President Donald Trump at Dublin Airport, September 12, 2026 in Dublin, Ireland. (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images) (WASHINGTON) — [Read More…]
ABC Business News
What does the closure of Saudi-Arabia’s East-West pipeline mean for gas prices?
Nicholson Francios pumps diesel fuel into his tractor-trailer at a truck stop on Sept. 11, 2026, in Miami, Florida. (Joe Raedle/Getty Images) (WASHINGTON) — Global oil prices on Monday climbed to their highest level since May after [Read More…]