Articles by Travis Kriens

MITCHELL, S.D. — The matchup schedule has been finalized for the 2026 DWU/Culver’s Boys Classic, set for Saturday, Feb. 14 at the Corn Palace in Mitchell. Nine games are scheduled throughout the day, including two [Read More…]

MITCHELL, S.D. — Pairings and game times have been announced for the 2026 DWU/Culver’s Girls Classic, scheduled for Friday, February 13 at the Corn Palace in Mitchell. The event will feature nine matchups throughout the [Read More…]

MONDAY SPORTS, FEBRUARY 9, 2026 MITCHELL KERNELS — Mitchell Kernels basketball takes on Aberdeen Central on Tuesday at 7 pm. The girls travel to Aberdeen, while the Kernels boys will be at home. Coverage starts [Read More…]

CRETE, Neb. — Dakota Wesleyan survived a back-and-forth battle and pulled away in overtime Saturday night, edging Doane (Neb.) 84–81 at the Haddix Center. The Tigers improved to 13–11 overall and 8–8 in conference play [Read More…]

CRETE, Neb. — Dakota Wesleyan put the game away almost as soon as it began. The Tigers exploded out of the gate with a dominant first quarter and never looked back, rolling past Doane (Neb.) [Read More…]

WATERTOWN, S.D. — Mitchell gymnastics closed out the regular season on a strong note Saturday, tying for second place at the Last Chance State Qualifier with a team score of 142.900. The Kernels matched Sioux [Read More…]

BROOKINGS, S.D. — For just the second time in the 21st century, the South Dakota basketball team won in Brookings, South Dakota 68-67 over SDSU Saturday night to take the first game of the Interstate Series, presented [Read More…]

Travis Kriens/KORN News Radio Sports Director STURGIS — The Mitchell Kernels completed a Friday night road sweep in Sturgis, with the girls dominating from the opening tip in a 52-29 win and the boys rallying [Read More…]

John Hult/South Dakota Searchlight A bill to require high school coaches to report abuse and neglect earned the full support of a South Dakota House of Representatives panel on Friday. House Bill 1187 earned yes votes [Read More…]

COMMERCE, Texas – South Dakota State softball earned a victory in its opening game of the season, then dropped a one-run contest, to close out its first day of the 2026 season at Cain Family Field. [Read More…]

VERMILLION, S.D. — After one season as head football coach and seven seasons on staff at the University of South Dakota, Travis Johansen departs as head football coach, Athletic Director Jon Schemmel announced Friday afternoon. Matt Vitzthum has been named the 32nd head [Read More…]

FRIDAY SPORTS, FEBRUARY 6, 2026 MITCHELL KERNELS — Mitchell Kernels Wrestling lost a pair of duals on Thursday night at Pierre with the boys falling 64-11 and the girls 64-15. The Kernel girls will compete [Read More…]

The 2026 edition of the Jackrabbit Athletic Scholarship Auction is set for Saturday, May 2. This year’s event will again be held at the Sanford-Jackrabbit Athletic Complex. Individual tickets, as well as table and event sponsorships, are available [Read More…]

SAN FRANCISCO — Former South Dakota State standout and the National Football League’s all-time scoring leader, Adam Vinatieri, was announced Thursday night as a member of the 2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame class. Born [Read More…]

DENVER, Colo. – South Dakota women’s basketball relied its defense in a 53-42 win over Denver Thursday night in Denver. South Dakota needed a dominant second half defensively to pick up a win, and the Coyotes did [Read More…]