Year: 2026
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Friday Sports: July 17, 2026
FRIDAY SPORTS, JULY 17, 2026 PALACE CITY LEGION BASEBALL — Palace City Post 18 Legion baseball finished the regular season with a 20-22 record, including an 11-14 mark against Class A opponents. As the No. [Read More…]
ABC National News
‘Trees vanished in seconds’: Canadian wildfires spread as smoke prompts air quality alerts in 18 states
An ABC News graphic shows the forecast for Thursday, July 16, 2026. (ABC News) (NEW YORK) — Air quality alerts are in place on Thursday across at least 18 states, from Minnesota to New Hampshire [Read More…]
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Bird strike likely caused New York City helicopter crash in Hudson River: NTSB
Police and firefighters work on the site after a helicopter crashed in the Hudson River on April 10, 2025, in Jersey City, New Jersey. All six people on board were killed when a helicopter plunged [Read More…]
ABC Politics News
Democrats launch prebuttal to Trump’s primetime address: ‘He’s scared to death’ of the midterms
U.S. Senate Minority Leader Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY) speaks to members of the media outside the U.S. Capitol on June 18, 2026, in Washington, DC. Sen. Schumer blasted President Trump’s new agreement with Iran, calling [Read More…]
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Blanche must meet with Epstein victims to earn confirmation vote, Sen. Tillis says
Sen. Thom Tillis attends the confirmation hearing by the Senate Judiciary Committee for acting Attorney General Todd Blanche on Capitol Hill, July 15, 2026, in Washington. Win McNamee/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — A key GOP member [Read More…]
Latest News
South Dakota business icon Elmer Karl, founder of Karl’s TV & Appliance, dies at 94
GREGORY, S.D. — Elmer Karl, the founder and longtime president of Karl’s TV & Appliance, has died at the age of 94. Karl died Wednesday evening, July 15, in his hometown of Gregory, surrounded by [Read More…]
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Missing Springfield juvenile recovered from Missouri River
SPRINGFIELD, S.D. — The Bon Homme County Sheriff’s Office says a missing juvenile from Springfield has been recovered from the Missouri River. Authorities received a report of a missing juvenile on the evening of July [Read More…]
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Mitchell Mayor Addresses Alley Assessment Proposal After Resident Concerns
MITCHELL, S.D. — Mitchell Mayor Jordan Hanson is addressing concerns over letters sent to some residents regarding a proposed alley improvement assessment program. Hanson said he takes responsibility for the letters and acknowledged that a [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
Kris Jenner’s mother Mary Jo ‘MJ’ Shannon dies at 91
Kris Jenner’s mom, Mary Jo (MJ) Shannon, is shown on an episode of ‘Celebrity Family Feud.’ (Byron Cohen/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Images) Kris Jenner is mourning the death of her beloved mother, Mary [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
Chloe Fineman departs ‘Saturday Night Live’
Chloe Fineman appears in her ‘Saturday Night Live’ season 51 cast headshot. (Rosalind O’Connor/NBC) Chloe Fineman is saying goodbye to Studio 8H. The comedian is leaving Saturday Night Live ahead of season 52 after starring as [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
Ghost and Tommy take center stage in ‘Power: Origins’ teaser
Spence Moore as James “Ghost” St. Patrick and Charlie Mann as Tommy Egan in ‘Power: Origins’ (Starz) Fans are getting their first glimpse of the upcoming Starz series Power: Origins. The prequel explores the early lives [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
Disney+ rebooting ‘The Mickey Mouse Club,’ the show that gave us Britney Spears, Justin Timberlake and more
Justin Timberlake, child star of ‘The Mickey Mouse Club,’ poses for a portrait Sept. 9, 1993 in Hollywood, California. (Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Images) M-I-C … see ya real soon! K-E-Y … why? [Read More…]
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Sophie Nélisse to star in ‘This Summer Will Be Different’ Netflix series adaptation
A photo of Sophie Nélisse. (Garrett Naccarato) Sophie Nélisse is ready to take on another romance series. The French-Canadian actress will star as Lucy in Netflix’s TV adaptation of author Carley Fortune’s bestselling romance novel [Read More…]
Ag News
USDA blueberry referendum sparks debate over proposed assessment increase
Some blueberry growers are concerned approving the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council’s five-year referendum could lead to a doubling of their assessment. Michigan Blueberry Advisory Committee President Chad Reenders tells Brownfield the referendum this month gives [Read More…]
Ag News
Trade progress with China offers hope for U.S. corn, soybean markets
A market analyst is encouraged by recent steps by the U.S. and China to ease trade tensions. U.S. Commodities president Don Roose says both countries seem ready to roll back tariffs. “The U.S. is looking [Read More…]
Ag News
ADAI is using ice cream to promote the dairy industry
The American Dairy Association Indiana’s Ice Cream Social on Monument Circle is giving consumers a closer look at the state’s dairy industry. Jenni Browning, CEO of ADAI, says the 37th annual event attracts thousands of attendees [Read More…]
Ag News
Live, feeder cattle sink on weak cash and boxed beef pressure
Chicago Mercantile Exchange live and feeder cattle futures were sharply lower, pressured by recent cash and wholesale business. Contracts look oversold and market ready supplies remain tight, but that wasn’t enough to provide support during [Read More…]
Ag News
House budget bill includes billions in new farmer economic aid
The U.S. House Budget Committee plans to mark up a bill that includes more ad hoc assistance for farmers. Congressman Brad Finstad of Minnesota tells Brownfield there’s approximately $10 billion in economic aid for row [Read More…]
ABC National News
1 dead in Texas Hill Country flash flood emergency, governor says
This ABC News graphic shows flood warnings in Texas as of July 16, 2026. (ABC News) (NEW YORK) — At least one person has died as a result of the flash flooding emergency currently ongoing in [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
Andrew Garfield stars in ‘The Uprising’ official trailer
Andrew Garfield stars as Ploughman in ‘The Uprising.’ (Betina La Plante/Focus Features) Andrew Garfield stars in the official trailer for The Uprising. Focus Features released the new trailer for the upcoming film on Thursday. Captain Phillips [Read More…]