
A Fort Pierre lottery ticket purchased at Dakotamart has scored big in the Lucky for Life drawing, winning $25,000 a year for life or a $390,000 lump sum payout. This marks the fifth major South Dakota Lottery win in August, highlighting a streak of luck for state players. Meanwhile, the massive $1.1 billion Powerball jackpot went unclaimed, raising the stakes even higher for tonight’s drawing—now among the top five largest jackpots in Powerball history.

The Sioux Falls Regional Airport is set for a major expansion as crews break ground tomorrow at 11:30 a.m. on a project adding a new concourse and five gates. Airport officials say the upgrade will enhance travel options, provide more space for passengers, and prepare the airport for future growth.

South Dakota is recognizing 988 Day on September 8, spotlighting the life-saving impact of the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. The South Dakota Department of Social Services and The Helpline Center are hosting events and art installations in Sioux Falls, Rapid City, Vermillion, and Brookings to raise awareness about the easy-to-remember three-digit 988 number.
Hurricane Lorena formed off the coast of Mexico’s Baja California peninsula and a tropical storm warning has been issued for parts for of the area, forecasters said Wednesday.

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Five new cast members will join the upcoming season of “Saturday Night Live,” NBC announced Tuesday on the heels of several high-profile departures.
A jury gave Cardi B a quick and absolute victory Tuesday at a trial in the lawsuit of a security guard who alleged the rap star assaulted her at a doctor’s office during her then-secret first pregnancy.
Amazon is ending a program that allows members of its Prime membership subscription program to share their free shipping benefits with people who don’t have the same primary address.
Colorado pitcher Kyle Freeland, along with San Francisco third baseman Matt Chapman and shortstop Willy Adames, were ejected from Tuesday night’s game following a benches-clearing incident that started after Devers hit a two-run homer in the first inning.
Carlos Alcaraz finger-wagged the crowd, beat Jiri Lehecka to the net and cruised into the semifinals at the U.S. Open. Djokovic got past Taylor Fritz 6-3, 7-5, 3-6, 6-4 at night.