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Prison drugs, deepfakes, DNA data-sharing among topics for attorney general’s legislative package
John Hult/South Dakota Searchlight South Dakota’s top law enforcement official wants lawmakers to stiffen penalties for selling drugs in prison and making deepfake pornography, to create consumer protections for DNA data, and to give internet [Read More…]
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Caleb Williams rallies Bears from 18 points down for 31-27 playoff win over rival Packers
CHICAGO (AP) — Caleb Williams dropped back, pump-faked and found DJ Moore wide open down the sideline for the go-ahead touchdown. His latest clutch throw propelled the Chicago Bears to yet another improbable comeback win [Read More…]
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Stafford’s late TD pass to Parkinson lifts the Rams past the Panthers 34-31 in the wild-card round
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Matthew Stafford threw a 19-yard go-ahead touchdown pass to Colby Parkinson with 38 seconds to lift the Los Angeles Rams to a dramatic 34-31 wild-card round win over the Carolina Panthers [Read More…]
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Jacks Set 3-Point Record in Win over Oral Roberts
BROOKINGS, S.D. – The South Dakota State women’s basketball team knocked down a program-record 19 3-pointers Saturday afternoon in a 103-76 win over Oral Roberts at First Bank & Trust Arena. Eight different Jackrabbits connected on [Read More…]
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DWU Picks up Home Win Over Rival Mount Marty
MITCHELL, S.D. — Dakota Wesleyan Men’s Basketball hosted the Lancers of Mount Marty in a conference matchup at the World’s Only Corn Palace. The Tigers and Lancers traded points to begin the contest, and while both [Read More…]
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Dakota Wesleyan Women Extends Win Streak to Seven with Win over Mount Marty
MITCHELL, S.D. — No. 10 Dakota Wesleyan Women’s Basketball hosted the Mount Marty Lancers in the Corn Palace as a part of a GPAC doubleheader. The Tigers got to work early on offense with Emma Yost initially leading [Read More…]
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100 Games In: Kreutzfeldt Leads Kernels From Palace to a New Home
Travis Kriens/KORN News Radio Sports Director MITCHELL — Numbers have a way of telling stories, but sometimes they also point to something bigger. For Mitchell boys basketball head coach Ryker Kreutzfeldt, that happened on Dec. [Read More…]
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Governor Rhoden to Deliver State of the State Address
PIERRE, S.D. – On Tuesday, Governor Larry Rhoden will deliver his 2026 State of the State Address to a joint session of the South Dakota Legislature. This address will take place in the South Dakota House [Read More…]
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‘Teaching us how to grow with our babies’: How prisons allow mothers and infants to nest for months
Amanda Watford/Stateline VANDALIA, Mo. — Kathy Briggs slipped her arms through the thick straps of a brand-new baby carrier, tugging it over her beige shirt as two other women stood beside her, tightening buckles and [Read More…]
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Custer State Park officials urge visitors to ‘stay safe’ as wind damage assessment, cleanup continue
Meghan O’Brien/South Dakota Searchlight Custer State Park’s main highways and trails are open to visitors after last month’s high-speed winds swept through western South Dakota, but officials are warning visitors to stay aware of their [Read More…]
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New task force on police misconduct disclosure aims to prevent courtroom troubles
John Hult/South Dakota Searchlight Failure to disclose past misconduct by a law enforcement officer can be enough to overturn a criminal conviction, even if that misconduct was decades old and unrelated to the crime that [Read More…]
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Moving mountains: Blasting and clawing toward a safer US 385
Bart Pfankuch/South Dakota News Watch HILL CITY, S.D. – Kristen Kilcoin has experienced the good and the bad of the nearly three-year project to rebuild and widen a long stretch of U.S. 385, the only [Read More…]
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No. 1 Indiana adds to CFP dominance with crushing 56-22 Peach Bowl semifinal win over No. 5 Oregon
ATLANTA (AP) — Undefeated Indiana’s already impressive march through the College Football Playoff gained momentum as its dominant defense created three first-half touchdowns with turnovers, Fernando Mendoza threw five scoring passes and the Hoosiers overwhelmed [Read More…]
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Legendary Mitchell Coach Deb Thill to Retire After 35 Years of Leading Kernels Volleyball
The Mitchell School District announces the retirement of Deb Thill, longtime head coach of the volleyball and track programs following the conclusion of the 2025-2026 school year, marking the conclusion of an extraordinary career dedicated [Read More…]
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Friday Sports: January 9. 2026
FRIDAY SPORTS, JANUARY 9, 2025 MITCHELL KERNELS — Mitchell Kernels girls wrestling split a pair of duals in Harrisburg on Thursday night, while the boys lost both matchups vs. Yankton and Harrisburg. The Mitchell girls [Read More…]
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Anthony Edwards, the 3rd-youngest player in NBA history to reach 10,000 career points
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Anthony Edwards became the third-youngest player in NBA history to reach 10,000 career points, when the Minnesota Timberwolves star swished a 13-foot fadeaway jumper from the baseline midway through the fourth quarter [Read More…]
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Miami heading home for shot at national title after beating Ole Miss 31-27 in Fiesta Bowl
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Miami’s return to relevance was a long, winding road filled with more downs than ups. Even when the Hurricanes rejoined the national conversation, they were doubted, told they didn’t belong. Through [Read More…]
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Jackrabbits Surge Past Denver
BROOKINGS, S.D. – South Dakota State rallied back from a seven-point deficit in the second half, turning the tide in a tight contest, to come away with an 87-79 victory over Denver on Thursday inside First [Read More…]
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USD Women Fall at Home to Oral Roberts 83-61
VERMILLION, S.D. – South Dakota women’s basketball was defeated by Oral Roberts, 83-61, Thursday night inside the Sanford Coyote Sports Center. The Coyotes (11-5, 1-1) and Golden Eagles got off to a back and forth [Read More…]
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John Harbaugh is fired as the Baltimore Ravens’ coach after 18 seasons, including a Super Bowl win
OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — John Harbaugh’s 18-year tenure in Baltimore included two distinct periods of success. After taking over, Harbaugh capitalized on the last few years of Ray Lewis’ career, reaching the AFC title [Read More…]
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