Year: 2026
2nd person dies, 9 remain missing after chemical tank ruptures at paper mill in Washington state: Officials
The Longview Fire Department in Washington state released this photo of the unstable tank that ruptured at the Nippon Dynawave Packaging facility on May 26, 2026. (Longview Fire Department) (LONGVIEW, Wash.) — A second employee [Read More…]
Parole violators overwhelming Minnehaha County Jail
Parolees are discovering the rules have changed…they’re being pulled back to prison for parole violations and for committing crimes after being released on parole. They’re held in county jails on their way back to prison…and [Read More…]
Talarico walks back comments on religion and gender after Paxton’s win
Texas State Rep. James Talarico, who won the Democratic nomination for the U.S. Senate in the Texas primary election, speaks to ABC News. (ABC News) (WASHINGTON) — Texas state Rep. James Talarico, the Democratic nominee [Read More…]
Mitchell welcomes its Hometown Heroes
The first wave of Mitchell Hometown Heroes banners has arrived on North Main Street. Mitchell Main Street and Beyond executive director Elizabeth Luczak is excited to see the project come to life. “The first wave [Read More…]
Trump admin sent $20.6B in tariff refunds so far: Court filing
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a Cabinet meeting in the Cabinet Room of the White House on May 27, 2026 in Washington, DC. (Win McNamee/Getty Images) (NEW YORK) — A court filing shows how [Read More…]
In brief: ‘X-Men ’97’ season 2 gets release date, trailer and more
We now know when season 2 of X-Men ’97 will arrive. The second season of the Emmy-nominated Marvel Animation series will debut to Disney+ on July 1. It will continue the story of the mutant [Read More…]
Crop insurance agent says base acre changes could increase farm program payments this fall
A crop insurance agent says base acre changes for the 2026 crop year could help strengthen the farm safety net. Jason Williamson with Ohio-based Williamson Crop Insurance says some farmers will have expanded access to [Read More…]
‘Deli Boys’ stars Saagar Shaikh, Asif Ali unpack season 2
Asif Ali and Saagar Shaikh in ‘Deli Boys.’ (James Washington/Disney) Deli Boys is back for more. The Hulu comedy series has returned for season 2. The show follows two Pakistani-American brothers who lose everything when their [Read More…]
Thursday Sports: May 28, 2026
THURSDAY SPORTS, MAY 28, 2026 MITCHELL KERNELS — Mitchell Kernels track and field competes at the Class AA state meet starting Thursday in Sioux Falls. — Mitchell Kernels girls golf ends the season at the Class AA [Read More…]
Meidroth hits 1st grand slam, Sandlin retires 18 straight in MLB debut as White Sox beat Twins 15-2
CHICAGO (AP) — Chase Meidroth hit his first career grand slam, David Sandlin struck four in six innings in his major league debut, and the Chicago White Sox beat the Minnesota Twins 15-2 on Wednesday [Read More…]
Legislative primaries attract millions in spending as Republican factions fight for control
Joshua Haiar/South Dakota Searchlight A Republican rupture that shook the South Dakota Legislature two years ago is returning to the ballot Tuesday, this time with more money and organization on the side that lost control [Read More…]
Trump struck a deal for China to buy $17B a year in US ag products. Farmers are skeptical.
Rebecka Pieder/Medill News Service WASHINGTON – In a deal that could provide a major trade boost for American farmers, the White House said that during the recent summit, China committed to buying at least $17 [Read More…]
Two South Dakota State Football Game Set For National TV
South Dakota State will be featured in two nationally televised games during the upcoming 2026 football season, following the release of broadcast network schedules this week. For the third season in a row, the annual [Read More…]
Game Time Announced for USD’s Game at Boise State on September 19
BOISE, Idaho — Boise State Athletics and the Pac-12 Conference have announced the South Dakota and Boise State football game on September 19. The game has been slated for a 9 p.m. (CT) kickoff on [Read More…]
Kernels, Area Athletes Enter State Track Meet at Howard Wood Field
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — The South Dakota track and field state championships run May 28-30 at Howard Wood Field, bringing together the state’s top performers in Class AA, A and B for three days of [Read More…]
‘I don’t care about the midterms’: Trump makes clear he’s in no rush to reach deal with Iran
U.S. President Donald Trump gestures after delivering remarks during a campaign and economic policy event in the Eugene Levy Fieldhouse at SUNY Rockland Community College on May 22, 2026, in Suffern, New York. (Photo by [Read More…]
Matthew Perry’s assistant sentenced to over 3 years for injecting ketamine that killed ‘Friends’ actor
Matthew Perry attends the GQ Men of the Year Party 2022 at The West Hollywood EDITION on Nov. 17, 2022, in West Hollywood, California. (Phillip Faraone/Getty Images for GQ) Matthew Perry’s live-in assistant was sentenced [Read More…]
Steven Spielberg narrates ‘Disclosure Day’ final trailer
Emily Blunt in ‘Disclosure Day,’ directed by Steven Spielberg. (Niko Tavernise/Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment) The final trailer for Steven Spielberg’s film Disclosure Day has arrived. Universal Pictures released the final trailer for the new, [Read More…]
Great Lakes region partnership works strengthen sustainable agriculture and supply chains
A Chief Science Officer with the state of Michigan says she hopes collaboration across the Great Lakes region can strengthen local supply chains and the agricultural economy. Laura Johnson with the Department of Agriculture and [Read More…]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: May 27, 2026
Jul. corn $4.52 and 1/2, down 5 centsJul. soybeans $11.85 and 1/4, down 3/4 centsJul. soybean meal $330.60, up $2.00Jul. soybean oil 75.26, up 90 pointsJul. Chicago wheat $6.22 and 1/2, down 13 centsJun. live [Read More…]
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