Year: 2026
ABC National News
Ted Turner, cable television pioneer and CNN founder, dies at 87
Turner Enterprises CEO Ted Turner address the Newsmaker Luncheon on renewable and alternative energy at the National Press Club April 19, 2011 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) (NEW YORK) — Ted Turner, [Read More…]
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Lake Mitchell restoration project is back on track
The South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources has authorized the Lake Mitchell Restoration Project to move forward. Mayor Jordan Hanson said the word came down Wednesday. “It was up for a vote to [Read More…]
ABC Politics News
Howard Lutnick set to be questioned about relationship with Jeffrey Epstein
U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick attends an event on advancing health care affordability in the Oval Office of the White House on April 23, 2026 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images) (WASHINGTON) — [Read More…]
ABC Health News
3 evacuated off cruise ship with suspected hantavirus cluster, WHO says
A hantavirus is a virus found in the urine, saliva or excrement of deer mice and certain other infected wild rodents (Icy Macload/Getty Images) (LONDON and BELGRADE, Serbia) — Three people have been evacuated off [Read More…]
ABC Business News
Is California at risk of a gasoline shortage amid the Iran war? Experts explain
Customers pump gas into their car at a 76 station, May 4, 2026 in Los Angeles (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images) (NEW YORK) — Sky-high gasoline prices are hammering drivers across the United States as the Iran [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
In brief: ‘Dutton Ranch’ official trailer and more
The official trailer for Dutton Ranch has arrived. Paramount+ has released a new trailer for the upcoming Yellowstone spinoff series starring Kelly Reilly and Cole Hauser. The new series premieres its first two episodes on May [Read More…]
Ag News
Cool, wet weather brings some concerns for emerging crops
An agronomy manager with Wyffels Hybrids says the cool, wet streak of weather could pose some challenges. Ryan Gentle, who covers the western half of Illinois, tells Brownfield, “This cooler weather, if you’ve got seed [Read More…]
Ag News
Precision ag costs still outweighing the benefits
Farmers are struggling to see the return of precision ag technology. In this episode of Managing for Profit, Purdue University’s Chad Fiechter says a new study shows the cost often outweighs the benefits. The post [Read More…]
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Gov. Rhoden Activates State Drought Task Force
PIERRE, S.D. – Governor Larry Rhoden has activated the state Drought Task Force to monitor drought conditions across South Dakota. The task force will hold its first meeting on Thursday, May 7. The latest U.S. [Read More…]
Local, Regional and National Sport stories
Wednesday Sports: May 6, 2026
WEDNESDAY SPORTS, MAY 6, 2026 MITCHELL KERNELS — Mitchell Kernels girls golf team captured the team title Tuesday at a quadrangular at Bakker Crossing Golf Course in Sioux Falls. Mitchell posted a team score of [Read More…]
Local, Regional and National Sport stories
Buxton hits 3-run HR, Bradley has 8 strikeouts to help Twins beat Nationals 11-3
WASHINGTON (AP) — Byron Buxton hit a three-run homer, Brooks Lee drove in three runs and Taj Bradley struck out eight in six solid innings to help the Minnesota Twins beat the Washington Nationals 11-3 [Read More…]
Local, Regional and National Sport stories
Hartman drives in four as Mitchell splits doubleheader with Roosevelt
MITCHELL, S.D. – Mitchell baseball split a home doubleheader Tuesday against Sioux Falls Roosevelt, rallying for a 7-3 win in the opener before falling 7-5 in extra innings in Game 2. In the first game, [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
Prime Video asks ‘The Summer I Turned Pretty’ fans not to spoil upcoming film
Lola Tung and Christopher Briney pose at ‘The Summer I Turned Pretty’ season 3 premiere in Paris, France, as they announce the upcoming film that will continue the series. (Anthony Ghnassia) Prime Video is asking [Read More…]
Ag News
Temps to vary west to east across the Heartland; drier on parts of the Plains
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of below-normal temperatures from the middle and upper Mississippi Valley to the middle and northern Atlantic States. Warmer-than-normal weather will span the Deep South, [Read More…]
Local, Regional and National Sport stories
Mitchell Hires Bob Lemon to Lead Girls Soccer Program
Mitchell High School is pleased to announce the hiring of Bob Lemon as the new head coach of the girls soccer program. Lemon returns to a program he previously led for six seasons before stepping [Read More…]
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South Dakota stays at No. 46 in teacher pay rankings
Makenzie Huber/South Dakota Searchlight South Dakota ranks 46th in the nation in a new report on average teacher salaries, the same as last year. The state’s standing is its highest since the National Education Association started ranking [Read More…]
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Opponents win temporary order against drilling project near culturally significant Black Hills site
Seth Tupper/South Dakota Searchlight Tribes and environmental groups scored at least a temporary victory this week in their multipronged effort to stop exploratory drilling in culturally significant areas of South Dakota’s Black Hills. A federal [Read More…]
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Elk wander to eastern South Dakota, and the state responds with unlimited hunting licenses
Meghan O’Brien/South Dakota Searchlight PIERRE — Elk hunters in South Dakota will have more opportunities in Custer State Park and east of the Missouri River after a legislative committee approved rule changes Tuesday. The committee, [Read More…]
Local, Regional and National Sport stories
Six Jackrabbits Recognized by Summit League
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – The Summit League announced its award winners and all-conference teams on Tuesday, May 5, for the 2026 softball season. Six South Dakota State student-athletes were recognized for their performance during the conference [Read More…]
Local, Regional and National Sport stories
SDSU Meet Bison in Twin Cities to Open Summit League Softball Tourney
Summit League Softball Championship: #6 South Dakota State (23-32, 5-12) vs. #3 North Dakota State (27-22, 11-7) When Wednesday, May 6 – 4 PM Location Minneapolis, Minn. (Jane Sage Cowles Stadium) Stream Summit League Network Live [Read More…]
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