Year: 2026

Kamala Harris speaks during a fireside chat at MEET Las Vegas on May 07, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Ian Maule/Getty Images) (WASHINGTON) — Former Vice President Kamala Harris said she’s “thinking about” a 2028 [Read More…]

In brief: ‘Lioness’ season 3 gets release date and more

We now know when season 3 of Lioness is set to debut on Paramount+. The third season of the series that stars Zoe Saldaña and Nicole Kidman will premiere on Aug. 2. From creator Taylor [Read More…]

Mitchell High School BankWest scholarship winners

June 8, 2026 J.P. Skelly

BankWest recently awarded Scholarships to 24 outstanding students across South Dakota for the 2026-27 school year. Each student will receive a $2,000 scholarship to pursue post-secondary education at a school of their choice. Mitchell High [Read More…]

Are South Dakota feedlots trying to protect the environment?

June 8, 2026 J.P. Skelly

South Dakota State University Extension is offering an environmental training session for concentrated animal feeding operations, or CAFOs, on Tuesday, June 23, in Huron. Bob Thaler, SDSU Extension swine specialist, said people do not have [Read More…]

World Cup by the numbers: 104 matches, 48 teams and 3 countries make this the largest ever

This year’s edition of the World Cup will be the biggest ever with an expanded field of 48 teams, three host countries and 16 stadiums staging the record 104 matches over the 39-day tournament. The tournament being held [Read More…]

Spurs-Knicks Game 3 of the NBA Finals is a hot ticket with the potential for a wild scene

NEW YORK (AP) — Knicks fever has set the stage for Game 3 of the NBA Finals against the San Antonio Spurs to be a must-see event — inside Madison Square Garden and out on the streets and in [Read More…]

How a South Dakota hospital is helping solve a hometown housing shortage

Bart Pfankuch/South Dakota News Watch HOT SPRINGS, S.D. – In a first-of-its-kind project in South Dakota, the small hospital in this southern Black Hills town is investing in a subdivision project to provide housing for [Read More…]

Game, Fish and Parks doesn’t disclose employee’s landowner status in lake refuge repeal

Meghan O’Brien/South Dakota Searchlight When officials with South Dakota’s Game, Fish and Parks Department sought to repeal a lake’s waterfowl refuge status, they said it was what the surrounding landowners wanted. They didn’t say one [Read More…]

A ‘Scary’ return: ‘Scary Movie’ debuts at #1 at box office

Poster ‘Scary Movie’ (Paramount Pictures) It seems folks were clamoring for the return of Scary Movie. The sixth installment in the horror movie parody franchise, and the first since 2013’s Scary Movie 5, earned $55 [Read More…]

Monday Sports: June 8, 2026

MONDAY SPORTS, JUNE 8, 2026 PALACE CITY LEGION BASEBALL — Mitchell’s Palace City Post 18 Legion baseball team finished 3-1 at the Lewis and Clark Classic in Crofton, Nebraska over the weekend, but missed out [Read More…]

79th annual Tony Awards: The winners

Tony Awards Artwork (CBS) The 79th annual Tony Awards, hosted by Pink, were handed out Sunday at Radio City Music Hall in New York City and carried live on CBS. Here’s the complete list of [Read More…]

Royals hold off Twins 6-5 after star shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. exits with sore knee

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Starling Marte hit a three-run homer to back six strong innings from Noah Cameron, and the Kansas City Royals held off the Minnesota Twins 6-5 on Sunday to take three of four [Read More…]

Rescuers suspend search for 2 miners believed trapped in flooded cave in Laos

June 7, 2026 ABC News

Rescue teams continue water pumping and search operations for the remaining two missing individuals inside a flooded cave on June 3, 2026 in Xaisomboun, Laos. (Photo by the Laos Rescue Volunteers for People via Getty [Read More…]

12 wounded, 2 critically, in shooting near Ohio festival: Police

June 7, 2026 ABC News

Toledo Police Deputy Chief Joseph Hefferman gives an update on the shooting to the media. (Toledo Police Department/Facebook) (TOLEDO, Ohio) — Twelve people were wounded, two critically, after gunfire broke out near an outdoor festival [Read More…]

Palace City Post 18 Finishes 3-1 at Lewis and Clark Classic, Falls Short of Championship Bracket

CROFTON, Neb. — Mitchell’s Palace City Post 18 rebounded from an opening-day loss and finished with a 3-1 record at the Lewis and Clark American Legion Baseball Classic, highlighted by a dramatic walk-off victory over [Read More…]

Witt’s RBI single caps ninth-inning comeback as Royals beat Twins 3-2

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Bobby Witt Jr. hit an RBI single with two outs in the ninth inning to give the Kansas City Royals a come-from-behind 3-2 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Saturday. With the [Read More…]

Historic Season End with Runner-Up Finish for McCook Central/Montrose; SF Jefferson Claims AA Title with Undefeated Season

ABERDEEN, S.D. — McCook Central/Montrose capped a memorable season with a runner-up finish Saturday, highlighting a strong showing by area programs at the South Dakota Class B State Softball Tournament. The Fighting Cougars advanced to [Read More…]

Golden Knights beat Hurricanes 5-4 in 2OT in Game 3 after blowing 4-goal lead