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2 days ago in Lifestyle
6 therapist-approved mental health tips to kick off the new year
Rula offers six therapist-approved mental health tips for the new year, emphasizing self-reflection, energy management, and setting achievable goals.
2 days ago in National, Trending
The Latest: After briefing, Johnson says he doesn’t expect US troops to deploy to Venezuela
Secretary of State Marco Rubio and other top officials briefed leaders in Congress late Monday on the striking military operation in Venezuela...
2 days ago in Entertainment, Sports
NASCAR commissioner Steve Phelps resigns after inflammatory texts revealed in trial
NASCAR Commissioner Steve Phelps on Tuesday announced his resignation after more than 20 years with the top racing series in the United States...
2 days ago in National
Rep. Doug LaMalfa of California dies, reducing GOP’s narrow control of the House to 218-213
Republican Doug LaMalfa, a seven-term U.S. representative from California, has died, GOP officials said Tuesday. He was 65.
2 days ago in National, Trending
Wall Street opens mixed as crude oil prices continue to climb
Stocks are off to a mixed start on Wall Street. The S&P 500 edged up 0.1% in the first few minutes of trading Tuesday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was essentially...
Security forces clash with protesters in Iran’s main market as at least 35 killed in demonstrations
Protesters angry over Iran's ailing economy conducted a sit-in Tuesday at Tehran's Grand Bazaar, witnesses said, with security forces ultimately firing...
2 days ago in Entertainment, Lifestyle
The coolest technology from Day 1 of CES 2026
Nvidia, AMD and Intel all had important chip and AI platform announcements on the first day of CES 2026, but all audiences wanted to see more of was...
2 days ago in College, High School,
Sports Roundup: Tuesday 1/6/26
High school, College and NBA basketball is what is on the slate in this latest edition of sports.
3 days ago in High School,
SD Power 5 Basketball Poll: Week of Jan. 5, 2026
Three teams are unanimous No. 1's in latest Power 5 Poll, Mitchell no longer in Top 5 and teams shift around after end of 2025 games.
3 days ago in High School,
SD Prep Media Basketball Poll: Week of Jan. 5, 2026
Mitchell boys fall out of Top 5, five teams in Class A have boys and girls in Top 10 and Parkston the lone Class B program with boys and girls in Top 10 rankings.
3 days ago in National, Trending
The nation’s 250th anniversary arrives with a call for year-round community service
The U.S. Semiquincentennial Commission wants to turn America's 250th birthday celebration into the country's single biggest year for volunteering.
3 days ago in Sports
Novak Djokovic withdraws from the Australian Open tuneup tournament in Adelaide
Novak Djokovic withdrew from the Australian Open tuneup tournament in Adelaide, saying Monday that he isn't prepared to return to competition ahead of the year's first Grand Slam event.
3 days ago in Entertainment, Music
A new Grammy category honors album covers, and the artists that make them
When it came time to decide the cover image for Wet Leg's sophomore album, the British indie rock band packed items that might provide inspiration — velvet worms sewn by guitarist Hester Chambers, an oversized head of hair from a music video shoot, lizard-like gloves — and headed to an Airbnb.
Final pilgrims cross Holy Door as Vatican claims Jubilee success with 33 million visitors
The final pilgrims of the 2025 Holy Year passed through the Holy Door of St. Peter's Basilica late Monday, as the Vatican claimed success after more than 33 million people participated in this the rarest of Jubilees: opened by one pope and closed by another.
South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden proposes lean FY2027 budget with flat funding for schools, state employees
South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden’s proposed FY2027 budget holds state aid flat for K-12 education, Medicaid providers and state employee pay amid slower revenue growth. Lawmakers return to Pierre on Jan. 13 to begin shaping the final plan.
Will South Dakota property taxpayers see relief in 2026? Lawmakers weigh 19 proposals as budget tightens
South Dakota lawmakers head into the 2026 session with a stack of property tax ideas from a summer task force, but lower-than-expected state revenue could make broad relief harder to fund. Rep. Jack Kolbeck says legislators are already sorting through nearly two dozen drafts.
National Hobby Month: South Dakota campaign highlights healthier ways to cope with stress
January is National Hobby Month, and South Dakota’s Let’s Be Clear initiative is encouraging residents to choose healthy coping strategies — including hobbies — instead of “quick fixes” that may add stress over time. The campaign also points people to an online quiz with ideas for healthier stress relief.
Attorney General Jackley Issues Statement in Support Of President Trump’s Capture of Venezuela Leader Maduro
South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley praised President Donald Trump and the U.S. military for an operation that captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife. The arrest has drawn international attention as Maduro faces U.S. drug trafficking charges.
Mitchell High School Announces Designated Parking for Senior Citizens and Handicap Parking at Home Basketball Games
Mitchell High School will reserve the northwest parking lot for senior citizens ages 65 and older and for handicap-accessible parking during home basketball games. School officials say the change is meant to improve access and safety closer to the gym.
Attorney General Jackley Introduces Bills Designed To Protect Children, Consumers
Attorney General Marty Jackley says he’ll bring two bills in the 2026 South Dakota Legislature aimed at strengthening investigations into online crimes against children and protecting consumers’ genetic data. The session is scheduled to begin Jan. 13.
