Articles by Travis Kriens

Aaron Rodgers and the Steelers sent Lamar Jackson and the Ravens home for the playoffs. The Panthers are NFC South champions for the first time in 10 years. The Broncos are the AFC’s No. 1 [Read More…]

Browns fire two-time Coach of the Year Kevin Stefanski after six seasons

BEREA, Ohio (AP) — The Cleveland Browns have fired coach Kevin Stefanski after six seasons. Stefanski is the fourth NFL coach fired this season, joining Tennessee’s Brian Callahan, the New York Giants’ Brian Daboll and [Read More…]

Kernels Tip Off New Era with First Games at Mitchell High School Gym

Travis Kriens/KORN News Radio Sports Director MITCHELL, S.D. — A long-anticipated new chapter for Mitchell High School athletics will officially begin this week as the Kernels basketball teams take the floor for the first games [Read More…]

Small local farms growing stronger roots in South Dakota

Bart Pfankuch/South Dakota News Watch STURGIS, S.D. – Driving up a dirt road to the small produce stand at Bear Butte Gardens just outside Sturgis, one would never imagine the incredibly diverse ways that the [Read More…]

How South Dakota lawmakers get around a law that ‘dictates’ increased funding for schools

Makenzie Huber/South Dakota Searchlight South Dakota Republican Gov. Larry Rhoden reminded lawmakers during his December budget address that state law “dictates” a minimum increase in education funding each year. But in the next breath, he recommended flat [Read More…]

Monday Sports: January 5, 2026

MONDAY SPORTS, JANUARY 5, 2025 MITCHELL KERNELS — Mitchell High School has announced designated parking for senior citizens and handicap-accessible vehicles at home basketball games. On game nights, the Northwest Parking Lot will be reserved [Read More…]

Mitchell High School Announces Designated Parking for Senior Citizens and Handicap Parking at Home Basketball Games

To ensure safe and convenient access to home basketball games at Mitchell High School, the Northwest Parking Lot will be reserved specifically for senior citizens (65+) and handicap-accessible parking on game nights. This location offers [Read More…]

Refugee arrivals in South Dakota decline after last year’s spike, expected to stay low

Meghan O’Brien/South Dakota Searchlight Refugee resettlement fell sharply in South Dakota during the last federal fiscal year, and no refugees have arrived in the state during the past 11 months, according to the agency that [Read More…]

Broncos secure AFC’s top playoff seed with 19-3 win over Chargers

DENVER (AP) — The Denver Broncos secured the AFC’s top playoff seed with a 19-3 win over the Los Angeles Chargers’ bevy of backups Sunday, a victory fueled by Ja’Quan McMillian’s 45-yard interception return for [Read More…]

Raiders secure No. 1 overall pick in NFL draft after Giants’ win over Cowboys

The Las Vegas Raiders will pick first in this year’s NFL draft after the New York Giants defeated the Dallas Cowboys 34-17 on Sunday. The Giants’ victory assured that the Raiders, who were 2-14 entering [Read More…]

Seahawks secure No. 1 seed in NFC and division title with dominant 13-3 win over 49ers

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The Seattle Seahawks are heading into the playoffs with the NFC’s No. 1 seed, and even more important, a defense that proved it can stop even the most potent offenses [Read More…]

Vikings cruise past Packers 16-3 for 5th straight win as McCarthy exits again with injury

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — J.J. McCarthy had a productive first half before he was injured again, fullback C.J. Ham rushed for a short touchdown, and the Minnesota Vikings finished a frustrating season by beating the resting [Read More…]

Jackrabbits Drop OT Battle at North Dakota

GRAND FORKS, N.D. – South Dakota State and North Dakota played a thriller in the Betty Sioux Engelstad Center on Saturday, Jan. 3, that featured 11 lead changes and tie scores which went into overtime. The [Read More…]

SDSU Overcomes Slow Start to Blow Past Omaha

OMAHA, Neb. – The South Dakota State women’s basketball team overcame a slow start to beat Omaha 65-36 Saturday afternoon at Baxter Arena. Tied at 13 after the opening 10 minutes, SDSU outscored Omaha 32 to [Read More…]

USD Women Open Summit League Play With 67-47 Win At Kansas City

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The South Dakota women’s basketball program was looking to start the Summit League season 1-0 for a second straight season under head coach Carrie Eighmey, and the Coyotes were successful in that [Read More…]

DWU Men’s Basketball Surges Before the Half to Take Control and Defeat Midland

FREMONT, Neb. — Dakota Wesleyan Men’s Basketball faced the Midland Warriors in a GPAC matchup on the road. The Warriors started the contest with the initial momentum, jumping out to a 12-4 lead five minutes in, [Read More…]

No. 10 Dakota Wesleyan Opens the New Year With Dominant Win Over Midland

FREMONT, Neb. — No. 10 Dakota Wesleyan Women’s Basketball traveled to Nebraska to take on the Midland Warriors to kick off the new year. The Tigers jumped out to an early 16-7 lead, eventually forcing a [Read More…]

Vikings’ McCarthy returns at QB for finale against resting Packers as Tune gets 2nd career start

Vikings player to watch FS Harrison Smith. The 14th-year player, who is again undecided about whether to return next season, has been performing as if he’s still in his prime down the stretch. Making many [Read More…]

Final week of the NFL’s regular season arrives with No. 1 seeds still undecided in AFC and NFC

The NFL’s regular season has reached its final weekend with plenty undecided in terms of the playoff picture, including the No. 1 seed in both the AFC and NFC. Here’s what to watch over the next few days: AFC [Read More…]

Jacks Earns First Win Over Arizona State at Pentagon