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Tiger Woods released on bail hours after arrest at crash scene on suspicion of DUI
JUPITER ISLAND, Fla. (AP) — Tiger Woods was released on bail late Friday, hours after his Land Rover clipped a truck, rolled onto its side and the golfer was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence, [Read More…]
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Support from governor means state will cover gap in reduced-price school meals
South Dakota Searchlight South Dakota’s Republican governor approved legislation Friday that will provide state funding to relieve families and schools of costs for reduced-price student meals. Gov. Larry Rhoden’s signature on the bill comes after several years [Read More…]
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EPA increases biofuels in new Renewable Fuel Standard
Jacob Fischler/States Newsroom New U.S. Environmental Protection Agency goals call for an all-time high volume of biofuels to be blended into gasoline and diesel, the agency said in a Friday news release following President Donald [Read More…]
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Warden from Virginia hired to run newly constructed Rapid City women’s prison
Makenzie Huber/South Dakota Searchlight The South Dakota Department of Corrections hired Eric Aldridge as warden of the Rapid City women’s prison, the department announced on Friday. The $87 million facility, which is South Dakota’s second [Read More…]
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Iran war ‘not going well’ strategically, former NATO commander tells South Dakota audience
Joshua Haiar/South Dakota Searchlight SIOUX FALLS — Former NATO Supreme Allied Commander James Stavridis told an audience Thursday evening at Augustana University that the war with Iran is “not going well” strategically, and America’s leaders [Read More…]
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De Smet’s Wilkinson Named Player of the Year on Class B All-State Boys Basketball Team
Grant Wilkinson of De Smet led the way as the South Dakota Basketball Coaches Association announced its 2025-26 Class B All-State boys basketball teams Wilkinson, a 6-foot-10 senior center, was named Player of the Year [Read More…]
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Wassenaar Named Player of the Year on Class A All-State Boys Basketball Team
Brant Wassenaar of Sioux Falls Christian was named Player of the Year as the South Dakota Basketball Coaches Association announced its 2025-26 Class A All-State boys basketball teams. The first team features six standout performers, [Read More…]
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DeGroot Named Player of the Year on AA All-State Boys Basketball Team
Sam DeGroot of Sioux Falls Lincoln capped a stellar season by earning Player of the Year honors on the South Dakota Basketball Coaches Association’s 2025-26 All-State boys basketball teams. The Class AA first team features [Read More…]
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Friday Sports: March 27, 2026
FRIDAY SPORTS, MARCH 27, 2026 MITCHELL KERNELS — Mitchell Kernels softball starts its season on Tuesday at Watertown at 5 pm. — Mitchell Kernels track and field starts its season on Tuesday at a meet [Read More…]
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South Dakota cruises to 73-57 win over Pepperdine, to host Montana State in WNIT Great 8
VERMILLION, S.D. – Patience Williams scored the first 14 points of the game for either team, South Dakota led 32-9 after one quarter, and the Coyotes cruised to a 73-57 victory over Pepperdine in the WNIT Super [Read More…]
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Thursday Sports: March 26, 2026
THURSDAY SPORTS, MARCH 26, 2026 MITCHELL KERNELS — Mitchell Kernels softball starts its season on Tuesday at Watertown at 5 pm. — Mitchell Kernels track and field starts its season on Tuesday at a meet [Read More…]
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Four Women’s Basketball Players Earn CSC Academic All-District Honors
GREENWOOD, Ind. — College Sports Communicators has released the 2025-26 Academic All-District honorees for Women’s Basketball. In order to earn such distinctions from the CSC, student-athletes were required to have at least a 3.5 GPA on [Read More…]
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South Dakota, Pepperdine rematch set for Thursday in Vermillion
VERMILLION, S.D. – South Dakota women’s basketball will get a chance to avenge an early season loss to Pepperdine Thursday night inside the Sanford Coyote Sports Center as the Coyotes and Waves are scheduled for [Read More…]
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Wednesday Sports: March 25, 2026
WEDNESDAY SPORTS, MARCH 25, 2026 NAIA — Marian (Ind.) women’s basketball pulled away in the second half to defeat Dordt 73-61 to win the NAIA national championship. Dordt rallied from an early deficit to take [Read More…]
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Arlington’s Huntimer headlines Class B all-state team, earns Player of the Year honors
Arlington senior Jaelyn Huntimer capped a standout career by being named the South Dakota Basketball Coaches Association Class B Player of the Year, leading the 2026 all-state first team. Huntimer averaged 28.8 points and 10.3 [Read More…]
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Koupal Leads Star-Studded Class A All-State Team, Repeats as Player of the Year
Wagner senior Ashlyn Koupal put together another historic season, earning South Dakota Basketball Coaches Association Class A Player of the Year honors for the second consecutive year while leading a loaded all-state first team. Koupal, [Read More…]
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Padgett repeats as Player of the Year; Brandon Valley, O’Gorman headline Class AA all-state teams
Alyvia Padgett capped another dominant season by earning South Dakota Basketball Coaches Association Class AA Player of the Year honors for the second straight season, leading a first team loaded with talent from some of [Read More…]
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Seahawks, WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba agree to 4-year, $168.8 million deal
SEATTLE (AP) — The Seattle Seahawks and wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba have agreed to a four-year, $168.8 million contract extension, with $120 million guaranteed, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press [Read More…]
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Robot strike zone will create winners and losers among pitchers, batters who earned human calls
DUNEDIN, Fla. (AP) — Kevin Gausman got 709 called strikes over the past decade on pitches out of the strike zone, tied for the third highest total in the major leagues. “I would have thought [Read More…]
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‘There are moments where I break down,’ says wife of deported Huron resident
John Hult/South Dakota Searchlight She’s a single mother now. The sole breadwinner. The primary source of support when her 2-year-old throws a fit. The one who has to make sure her 9-year-old makes it to [Read More…]
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