Articles by Travis Kriens

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Paolo Banchero scored 25 points and the Orlando Magic rolled to a 35-point first-half lead, taking full control on the way to a 121-90 rout of Charlotte Hornets in a play-in [Read More…]

NFL is not investigating Patriots coach Mike Vrabel for behavior regarding reporter Dianna Russini

The NFL is not investigating Mike Vrabel’s behavior after published photos of the New England Patriots coach and former Athletic reporter Dianna Russini at an Arizona resort prompted her resignation and an internal investigation at The New [Read More…]

Democrats fail to field candidates for a majority of South Dakota legislative seats

Makenzie Huber/South Dakota Searchlight) Democrats are running for 46 of South Dakota’s 105 legislative seats — leaving 56% of seats without a Democratic candidate. That doesn’t bode well for the party ahead of November, said [Read More…]

Milbank goes out on a limb to save ash trees from invasive beetle

Makenzie Huber/South Dakota Searchlight It would cost up to $4 million to cut down Milbank’s ash trees, after state and city officials detected a beetle last summer that threatens to decimate the northeastern South Dakota [Read More…]

Friday Sports: April 17, 2026

FRIDAY SPORTS, APRIL 17, 2026 MITCHELL KERNELS — Mitchell’s 4×200 relay team of Alexier Padilla, Carter Lee, Sam Mullenmeister and Samari Wright took first place with a time of 1:30.88, one of the top marks [Read More…]

Mitchell relay wins, Stach leads way at Corn Palace Relays

MITCHELL, S.D. — Mitchell turned in several standout performances at the Corn Palace Relays on Thursday at Joe Quintal Field, highlighted by a state-leading relay win and a top Class AA field event mark. The [Read More…]

Weber’s walk-off lifts Mitchell to sweep of Huron in doubleheader

MITCHELL, S.D. — Mitchell swept Huron in a doubleheader Thursday at Drake Field, winning 5-1 in Game 1 and 2-1 in walk-off fashion in Game 2. In the opener, Mitchell struck early with a two-run [Read More…]

Tigers extend winning streak to 14 with sweep of Mount Marty

MITCHELL, S.D. — Dakota Wesleyan extended its winning streak to 14 games with a doubleheader sweep of Mount Marty on Thursday, winning 7-4 and 4-2 at McWhirter Field. The Tigers improved to 32-11 overall and [Read More…]

Ticket Requests Top 100K for Mount Rushmore Freedom 250 Event

PIERRE, S.D. – Demand for the upcoming July 3 fireworks celebration at Mount Rushmore National Memorial soared with 102,991 tickets requested for the official Freedom 250 event. Approximately 4,800 participants will be able to attend the event. The randomly [Read More…]

Trump proposal to streamline jobs program funding would cut funding to states

David Lightman WASHINGTON — Tucked into Donald Trump’s new budget request is a plan that could dramatically change — and, critics say, slash — how much money and help states provide to people needing jobs [Read More…]

Stephen Curry, Al Horford lead Warriors past Clippers 126-121 with a huge play-in comeback

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Stephen Curry scored 27 of his 35 points in the second half, Al Horford hit four 3-pointers during Golden State’s electrifying fourth-quarter comeback, and the Warriors advanced in the NBA’s play-in tournament [Read More…]

Tyrese Maxey scores 31 and Sixers beat Magic 109-97 in play-in game, advance to series vs. Celtics

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Tyrese Maxey scored 31 points, V.J. Edgecombe added 19 points and 11 rebounds, and the Philadelphia 76ers weathered the absence of Joel Embiid to beat the Orlando Magic 109-97 on Wednesday night and secure [Read More…]

The Dodgers shattered MLB’s spending record at $515 million in 2025, seven times the lowest payroll

NEW YORK (AP) — The Dodgers shattered Major League Baseball’s spending record with a combined $515 million in payroll and luxury tax last year en route to their second straight World Series title, according to final [Read More…]

Early voting for the June 2 election will be delayed, election officials say

Makenzie Huber/South Dakota Searchlight Early and absentee voting for the June 2 primary election will be delayed, several election officials in South Dakota said Wednesday. Early voting is supposed to begin on Friday, but some [Read More…]

Thursday Sports: April 16, 2026

THURSDAY SPORTS, APRIL 16, 2026 MITCHELL KERNELS — Mitchell baseball, 5-1 on the season, returns home Thursday for a doubleheader against Huron at 5 pm at Drake Field. The KORN pregame show starts at 4:45 [Read More…]

Jackrabbit Softball Travels to League Leading Omaha

Games 48-50: South Dakota State (23-24, 5-4) at Omaha (26-8, 8-1) When Friday, April 17 – Sunday, April 19 Location Omaha, Neb. (Connie Claussen Field) Stream Summit League Network Live Stats OMavs.com South Dakota State Game [Read More…]

South Dakota State Football Spring Game Slate for Saturday

South Dakota State will close out spring football practices with the annual Spring Game Saturday morning at the Sanford-Jackrabbit Athletic Complex. Start time is set for 10:30 a.m. Fans are asked to enter through the [Read More…]

Avery Broughton Named CSC Second Team Academic All-America