Year: 2026
Ag News
Sporadic harvest activity in east central Illinois revealing some surprises
An east central Illinois agronomist says he expects harvest activity to pick up this week, weather permitting. Kris Ehler, sales agronomist for Ehler Brothers in Champaign County, says there’s been sporadic corn harvest in his [Read More…]
ABC Politics News
Military funding, AI and more: Congress returns for short stint before bolting again
Capitol Hill dome on Sept. 11, 2026, in Washington, D.C. (Roberto Schmidt/Getty Images) (WASHINGTON) — Lawmakers from both chambers return to Washington this week for the final legislative push before the November midterm elections, the first [Read More…]
ABC Politics News
OpenAI CEO calls for AI pacing as Trump insists he’s not downplaying risk
OpenAi founder Sam Altman during the G20 Innovation Ministerial on Sept. 2, 2026, in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. (Sean Rayford/Getty Images) (WASHINGTON) — Sam Altman, the chief executive of OpenAI, joined others in the artificial [Read More…]
ABC Business News
Amazon stops operations with 21 Air after deadly Miami cargo plane crash
An Amazon cargo plane is seen after it crashed at Miami International Airport on Sept. 6, 2026, in Miami, Florida. (Joe Raedle/Getty Images) (WASHINGTON) — Amazon announced Sunday it’s pausing operations with cargo carrier 21 [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
Bob Mackie, fashion designer to the stars, dies at 87
Bob Mackie attends the Fashion Trust U.S. Awards 2025 on April 8, 2025, in West Hollywood, California. (Monica Schipper/Getty Images) Celebrity designer Bob Mackie, who created looks for stars including Cher, Diana Ross and Carol Burnett, [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
‘Sunday in the Park with George’ revival canceled after Ariana Grande, Jonathan Bailey exit
Jonathan Bailey and Ariana Grande speak onstage 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 Pictures) [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
Celine Dion returns to the stage amid stiff-person syndrome battle
Céline Dion attends the ‘I Am: Celine Dion’ New York special screening at Alice Tully Hall on June 17, 2024, in New York City. (Cindy Ord/Getty Images) Celine Dion’s comeback is in full swing. The iconic singer [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
Hayden Panettiere investigation now cross-country and focused on drugs, sources say
Hayden Panettiere attends the world premiere of ‘Scream VI’ at AMC Lincoln Square Theater on March 6, 2023, in New York City. (Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images) The investigation into the death of actress Hayden Panettiere is now a [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
In brief: ‘Ransom Canyon’ canceled at Netflix and more
Ransom Canyon is no more. Variety reports that Netflix has canceled the romantic drama series after two seasons. The show starred Josh Duhamel and Minka Kelly and was set in the Texas Hill Country. According [Read More…]
Ag News
Boozman: farmer bridge payments delayed as lawmakers seek path forward
The chairman of the U.S. Senate Ag Committee says another bridge payment is needed to help farmers navigate the record high input costs. John Boozman says more economic assistance was included in reconciliation, but he’s [Read More…]
Ag News
China, Japan lead the way for soybean export inspections
New crop U.S. soybeans have started leaving domestic ports for China. The USDA says about half of the weekly shipment total on soybeans during the week ending September 10th was bound for China, reflecting Beijing’s [Read More…]
Ag News
Nonfat dry milk nears $2 as cheese prices fall Monday at CME
Cash dairy prices were mixed Monday to start the week at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was unchanged at $0.76. No sales were reported. Forty-pound cheese blocks were down $0.04 to $1.42. Four sales were reported ranging [Read More…]
Latest News
South Dakota wildlife officials try to let anglers keep large muskies, but anglers say no thanks
When South Dakota wildlife officials tried to give anglers the freedom to keep their prize catches of a unique fish, something surprising happened. Many anglers said no thanks and convinced a state commission to reject [Read More…]
ABC National News
Another measles-related death reported in Pennsylvania as outbreak grows
Illustration of measles virus particle. (Getty Images/Kateryna Kon/Science Photo Library) (NEW YORK) — A coroner’s office in Pennsylvania reported a measles-related death of a 40-year-old unvaccinated woman on Sunday, which comes amid a growing outbreak in [Read More…]
ABC National News
Millions dropped from SNAP food assistance as funding faces September uncertainty
A sign indicates the store accepts SNAP benefits on April 21, 2026, in Miami, Florida. (Joe Raedle/Getty Images) (WASHINGTON) — Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) funding could face a major shake-up at the end of [Read More…]
Local, Regional and National Sport stories
Monday Sports: September 14, 2026
MONDAY SPORTS, SEPTEMBER 14, 2026 MITCHELL KERNELS — The Mitchell Kernels defeated Douglas 69-0 on Saturday night in the 11th annual Kernel Bowl at Joe Quintal Field. Mitchell scored eight touchdowns on its first eight [Read More…]
Local, Regional and National Sport stories
Vikings close with 29 straight points to beat rival Packers as Wentz replaces injured Murray
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Carson Wentz has had little time to practice with Minnesota’s voluminous playbook, a late arrival to the team last season who returned this year in more of a mentor role as Kyler [Read More…]
Latest News
Names released in Lake County vehicle-pedestrian accident
The South Dakota Department of Public Safety has released the names of those involved in a fatal vehicle/pedestrian accident near Ramona in Lake County last Wednesday. Around 7:20 pm, the 17 year old male driver [Read More…]
Local, Regional and National Sport stories
Dakota Wesleyan rolls past Waldorf 40-21
FOREST CITY, IOWA – Dakota Wesleyan used a strong first half and three second half touchdowns to defeat Waldorf 40-21 Saturday night in Forest City, Iowa. The Tigers led 19-0 at halftime after scoring on [Read More…]
Local, Regional and National Sport stories
Second Quarter Surge Propels Jacks in Beef Bowl
South Dakota State scored 47 points in a span of 16 minutes between the second and third quarters to cruise past New Haven, 57-14, in the 59th Beef Bowl Saturday night at Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium. [Read More…]