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Poor coordination, missing documents, mismatched training: Report analyzes prison releases in SD
Makenzie Huber/South Dakota Searchlight South Dakota prisons struggle to prepare inmates for release, and the support systems meant to help them on the outside often fall short, according to a report from a national nonprofit. [Read More…]
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NFL complains about changes by Nielsen to TV ratings measurements
The NFL is upset about changes made by Nielsen in its methodology for measuring viewership for the upcoming season, calling them “rushed” and saying they will have a negative impact on sports. Nielsen announced plans this [Read More…]
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Cowboys and Saints fined $500,000 apiece by NFL after brawl-filled joint practice
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Dallas Cowboys and the New Orleans Saints have been fined $500,000 apiece by the NFL after their brawl-filled joint practice Tuesday. The league announced the fines Thursday after requesting video of the [Read More…]
ABC Sports News
James Harden agrees to 3-year, $97-million contract to remain with Cavaliers
James Harden agreed to a three-year, $97 million contract to remain with the Cleveland Cavaliers, two people close to the situation told The Associated Press on Thursday. They spoke on condition of anonymity because the deal [Read More…]
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Coyotes Fall 1-0 at Green Bay
GREEN BAY, Wis. — South Dakota women’s soccer dropped a 1-0 decision to Green Bay Thursday afternoon at Festival Foods Field at Aldo Santaga Stadium. The Coyotes (1-1-1) and Phoenix (3-0-0) played to a scoreless draw [Read More…]
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Hearing underway on Karmelo Anthony’s bid for new trial in track meet stabbing
Austin Metcalf in a family provided photo. (Metcalf Family) (FRISCO, Texas) — A Texas judge is hearing arguments Thursday on whether Karmelo Anthony should get a new trial, two months after a jury convicted and sentenced him [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
‘The Hunting Wives’ season 2 gets Netflix release date
Malin Akerman as Margo and Brittany Snow as Sophie in episode 2 of ‘The Hunting Wives’ season 2. (Netflix) The Hunting Wives will be back for seconds on Thanksgiving Day. Netflix has announced that season [Read More…]
Ag News
Ag policy and tradition come together at Missouri Governor’s Ham Breakfast
From farm policy and industry concerns, to a longstanding fair tradition, ag was front and center at the Governor’s Ham Breakfast. It was a cool, foggy and muddy day for the event after 2.5 inches [Read More…]
Ag News
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: August 20, 2026
Sep. corn $4.78 and 3/4, up 5 and 3/4 centsSep. soybeans $12.20 and 3/4, down 1 and 1/2 centsSep. soybean meal $315.70, down $2.40Sep. soybean oil 71.18, up 132 pointsSep. Chicago wheat $6.82 and 3/4, [Read More…]
Ag News
Thousands of cattle impacted by Tyson’s Illinois closure
The executive vice president of the Illinois Beef Association says work continues to assist producers impacted by the abrupt closure of the Tyson beef processing facility in Joslin, Illinois. Josh St. Peters says thousands of [Read More…]
Ag News
Boxed beef declines as cattle futures gain ground
Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle futures were up and feeders were mostly higher, preparing for widespread direct business and Friday’s USDA Cattle on Feed report. October live cattle was $.77 higher at $218.00 and December [Read More…]
ABC National News
Woman arrested for allegedly plotting New York state Capitol attack
The New York State Capitol Building in Albany. (Demerzel21/Getty Images) (NEW YORK) — The FBI arrested a woman who they allege was plotting to attack the New York State Capitol building in Albany. The FBI [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
Drug Enforcement Agency joins probe into Hayden Panettiere’s death: Sources
Hayden Panettiere attends Los Angeles premiere of “Blonde” at TCL Chinese Theatre on Sept. 13, 2022, in Hollywood, California. (Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images) (WASHINGTON) — A representative for the late actress Hayden Panettiere issued a brief statement Thursday [Read More…]
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‘Sterling Point’ renewed for season 2 at Prime Video
Annie Jacobson (Ella Rubin) and Rory (Daniel Quinn-Toye) in ‘Sterling Point.’ (Prime Video) Good news, Sterling Point fans. Prime Video has renewed the popular young adult drama series for season 2. The show is created [Read More…]
Ag News
Farmers feeling impact of ACA changes
The government relations director with the Wisconsin Farmers Union (WFU) says rising health insurance costs are adding to the financial squeeze on farmers. Michelle Ramirez-White says the subsidy changes within the Affordable Care Act (ACA) [Read More…]
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Authorities investigating a fatal paraglider accident
The Brown County Sheriff’s Office responded to a reported paraglider accident northeast of Aberdeen Wednesday. According to a news release, sheriff deputies, the Frederick Fire Department, Aberdeen Medics, Careflight and the South Dakota highway patrol [Read More…]
ABC World News
‘Massive’ Russian missile strike on Kyiv kills at least 15 people, Zelenskyy says
People inspect the aftermath of a Russian missile strike on Aug. 20, 2026, in Kyiv, Ukraine. Apartment blocks and warehouses were hit across the city overnight following a large barrage of missiles, with a children’s [Read More…]
ABC National News
Trump shows off multimillion-dollar White House helipad and adds his signature
President Donald Trump signs a piece of stone at the construction site of a helipad on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, Aug. 19, 2026. (Alex Wong/Getty Images) (WASHINGTON) — President Donald [Read More…]
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Veterans Benefits Seminar coming to Mitchell
DAV (Disabled American Veterans) is a nonprofit charity that provides a lifetime of support for veterans of all generations and their families, helping more than 1 million veterans in positive, life-changing ways each year. One [Read More…]
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Rounds announces bill to encourage converting cropland back to pasture
Joshua Haiar/South Dakota Searchlight MITCHELL – Republican U.S. Sen. Mike Rounds unveiled a bipartisan bill Wednesday at Dakotafest that would pay farmers to convert less-productive cropland back to grass and allow the acres to be [Read More…]
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