Year: 2026

Viola Davis attends the 32nd Annual Actor Awards at Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hall on March 01, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Rodin Eckenroth/Getty Images) Viola Davis is returning to TV. The EGOT-winning [Read More…]

Ag News

Cattle futures higher ahead of direct trade

At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were higher waiting on direct business to develop. Feeders had additional support from the lower move in corn. October live cattle closed $1.17 higher at $227.90 [Read More…]

Ag News

Hawley raises concerns over possible Missouri FSA office changes

August 4, 2026 Travis Kriens

A U.S. Senator from Missouri has concerns the USDA’s Farm Service Agency could reduce services at some county offices in Missouri in October. In a letter to Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins, Josh Hawley says he’s [Read More…]

South Dakota’s Democratic nominee for US Senate drops out

Joshua Haiar/South Dakota Searchlight South Dakota’s Democratic U.S. Senate nominee ended his campaign Tuesday. “In recent weeks, my family has faced extraordinary personal challenges,” Julian Beaudion said in a written statement. “As many of you [Read More…]

Zion Lutheran Church Welcomes New Vicar Nathan Shelton and Family to Mitchell Congregation

August 4, 2026 Travis Kriens

Zion Lutheran Church in Mitchell has welcomed Vicar Nathan Shelton, his wife Kendra, and their children, Eleanor, Levi and Joshua, to the congregation. Shelton was officially installed during Sunday’s service and has begun his year [Read More…]

Fatal vehicle vs. train crash in Spink County

A 59 year old man from Redfield, South Dakota died last Wednesday in a single-vehicle crash versus train crash near Redfield. The South Dakota Department of Public Safety reported around 7:22 pm on July 29th, [Read More…]

Trump calls Rep. Max Miller to express concerns over his reelection bid amid domestic abuse allegations, sources say

Rep. Max Miller (R-OH) leaves a House Republican Caucus meeting on Capitol Hill on Nov. 19, 2024, in Washington, D.C. (Andrew Harnik/Getty Images) (WASHINGTON) — President Donald Trump called Rep. Max Miller on Monday and [Read More…]

‘Godzilla Minus Zero’ will world premiere at New York Film Festival

This graphic shows a still from ‘Godzilla Minus Zero.’ (GKIDS) Godzilla Minus Zero is headed to New York City. Film at Lincoln Center has announced that Godzilla Minus Zero will make its world premiere as [Read More…]

‘Heated Rivalry’ asks fans for space ahead of season 2 filming

Connor Storrie, Hudson Williams in ‘Heated Rivalry.’ (Sabrina Lantos/HBO Max) Heated Rivalry wants fans to cool it as season 2 begins production. The Heated Rivalry official account and creator Jacob Tierney’s production company Accent Aigu [Read More…]

Ag News

Farmer sentiment rebounds in the latest Ag Economy Barometer survey

The latest Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer shows farmer sentiment has rebounded for the first time in three months. Ag economist Michael Langemeier, director of Purdue’s Center for Commercial Agriculture, says producers are more optimistic [Read More…]

Ag News

Soybeans, corn see more pressure from weather, crude oil

Soybeans were lower on fund and technical selling. Near-term development weather looks favorable, including rain in some key growing areas, and crude oil was down sharply. The USDA’s national good to excellent rating did hold [Read More…]

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AFBF’s Duvall: farm economy ‘terrible’ as farmers face mounting financial pressure

The president of American Farm Bureau isn’t mincing words when it comes to the current struggles in agriculture. Zippy Duvall says farmers continue to face low commodity prices and high input costs. “The farm economy [Read More…]

Ag News

Agronomist: Weather extremes have tested crops this season

An agronomist with BASF says it’s been a challenging growing season for many producers in the Western Corn Belt. Jeff Mueller says he’s calling it a rollercoaster year. “We’ve been dry all year and we’ve [Read More…]

Ag News

Market diversification key to record U.S exports

A pair of leaders with the U.S. Grains and Bioproducts Council say the organization’s checkoff funded work to expand markets is paying off. Mark Wilson, immediate past chair and Illinois farmer, says the proof is [Read More…]

Bowen Yang to make Broadway debut starring in ‘Oh, Mary!’

Bowen Yang attends the 79th annual Tony Awards at Radio City Music Hall on June 7, 2026, in New York City. (Taylor Hill/Getty Images) Bowen Yang is headed to Broadway. The actor and comedian will [Read More…]

‘This Summer Will Be Different’ Netflix adaptation starts production, adds recurring cast

Sophie Nélisse, Roby Attal and Francesca Reale during the start of production on ‘This Summer Will Be Different.’ (Amanda Matlovich/Netflix) Cameras have started rolling on This Summer Will Be Different. Netflix announced that production has [Read More…]

Regional Economic Index shaky in July

Our Region’s Manufacturing economy showed some improvement in July…but it’s just barely in positive territory. That’s the latest reading from the Mid America Business Conditions Index from Creighton University. Overall, manufacturing is growing…but jobs growth [Read More…]

Mitchell City Council and Davison County Commission agree to discuss regional law enforcement center as part of a larger County project

The Mitchell City Council Monday agreed to allow the Mitchell Police Department to participate in the planning of a possible regional law enforcement center as part of Davison County’s proposed county jail project. Commissioner John [Read More…]

South Dakota State Penitentiary Ward Out