Articles by Travis Kriens

South Dakota Searchlight U.S. Sen. Mike Rounds, R-South Dakota, re-introduced his bill Wednesday to eliminate the federal Department of Education and move “all critical federal programs” to other departments. Rounds introduced similar legislation in November, during the prior session [Read More…]

The Masters ends the 9-month wait for golf’s most anticipated major

AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — For a sport renowned for moving slowly, the Masters can’t get started fast enough. Wednesday at Augusta National was filled with anticipation, not to mention a bit of pollen from a glorious spring [Read More…]

Hibachi Grill Employees Charged with Harboring Undocumented Immigrants in Sioux Falls

Three former employees of Hibachi Grill & Supreme Buffet in Sioux Falls are facing federal charges for allegedly harboring undocumented immigrants and aiding their illegal entry and employment in the U.S. The charges stem from [Read More…]

New Parking Initiatives to Launch in Downtown Sioux Falls in May

Starting in May, downtown Sioux Falls will introduce new parking initiatives aimed at improving convenience and supporting local businesses. These changes include the ability to pay for parking via credit card on mobile phones, enforcement [Read More…]

A pipeline company filed hundreds of lawsuits against landowners. Now its project is threatened

MANSFIELD, S.D. (AP) — Jared Bossly was planting soybeans one spring night in 2023 on his 2,000-acre farm in South Dakota when he spotted a sheriff’s vehicle parked at the corner of his property. He [Read More…]

Grizzlies’ Jaylen Wells breaks his wrist after hard landing sends rookie to the hospital

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Memphis starting guard Jaylen Wells broke his right wrist on a hard fall on his arm and head from a midair collision at the end of a fast-break dunk during a [Read More…]

Octavio Dotel, who once held record of pitching for 13 major league teams, was among the dead

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (AP) — Octavio Dotel, who pitched for 13 major league teams in a 15-year career and won a World Series with the St. Louis Cardinals, was among the dead after a roof [Read More…]

Nuggets fire coach Malone and won’t extend GM Booth in stunning move as postseason looms

Michael Malone coached the Denver Nuggets to the NBA title in 2023. He has them set to make the postseason for a seventh consecutive year. Even amid a four-game slide, they’re still in position to have [Read More…]

Wednesday Sports: April 9, 2025

WEDNESDAY SPORTS: APRIL 9, 2025 MITCHELL KERNELS — Mitchell softball picked up its first win of the season on Tuesday, 9-4 over Pierre, behind a Matteah Graves two-run HR and three singles. Mitchell, 1-2 on [Read More…]

Bucks rally from 24-point, 4th-quarter deficit to beat Timberwolves 110-103

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo had 23 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists for his third straight triple-double as the Milwaukee Bucks erased a 24-point, fourth-quarter deficit to beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 110-103 on Tuesday [Read More…]

Cole Ragans strikes out 11 as the Royals beat the sloppy Twins 2-1

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Cole Ragans struck out 11 in six crisp innings, and the Kansas City Royals beat the sloppy Minnesota Twins 2-1 on Tuesday night. Kansas City won for the fourth time [Read More…]

Jacks Come Up One Run Short at Minnesota

MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota put together a three-run bottom of the third inning and held off South Dakota State for a 4-3 victory in nonconference college baseball action Tuesday night at Siebert Field. The Golden Gophers [Read More…]

DWU Women’s Golf Claims Victory with Strong Finish at Home Invite

MITCHELL, S.D. – The Tigers women’s golf team hosted the DWU Spring Invite on Monday and Tuesday at Lakeview Municipal golf course. The golfers who represented the Tigers, as a team, were Allison Meyerink, Ashton Austreim, Sara Sudenga, Kaylee Johnson, Kelsey [Read More…]

Dakota Wesleyan Men’s Golf Secure First at DWU Spring Invite

MITCHELL, S.D. – The Tigers men’s golf team hosted the DWU Spring Invite on Monday and Tuesday at Lakeview Municipal golf course. The golfers who represented the Tigers, as a team, were Dakota Munger, Andrew Norberg, Jackson Childs, Connor Calahan, [Read More…]

Kyle Isbel goes 3 for 4 with a home run as the Royals beat the Twins 4-2

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Kyle Isbel went 3 for 4 with a home run and two RBIs, Michael Lorenzen allowed one run in six innings and the Kansas City Royals beat the Minnesota Twins 4-2 on [Read More…]

Ryan Kirsch First Addition to Petersen’s Staff

BROOKINGS, S.D. – South Dakota State men’s basketball’s Bryan Petersen made his first hiring as head coach of the program official on Monday as Ryan Kirsch joins the Jackrabbit coaching staff. Kirsch has worked across several levels of [Read More…]

Standing Rock leaders raise concerns about federal funding in meeting with ND, SD governors