National
2 months ago
Trump mired in Epstein controversy as Wall Street Journal reports on 2003 letter

The controversy over President Donald Trump ‘s handling of records from the Jeffrey Epstein investigation entered a new dimension Thursday as his administration struggles to make good on its promises to release details on the sex trafficking case involving a one-time friend of the now-president.

Local Sports
2 months ago
Sports Roundup: Friday 7/18/25

Area Sports Yesterday’s Amateur Baseball Results Kimball/White Lake 13, Wessington Springs 0 Four Corners […]

Lifestyle
2 months ago
The grueling 135-mile journey of a 66-year-old runner through one of the hottest places on Earth

When the running gets hard in this desert dubbed “hell on Earth,” Danny Westergaard tells himself: “Slow and steady” or “smooth as butter.”

Sports
2 months ago
Caitlin Clark pulls out of All-Star weekend because of groin injury

Caitlin Clark is out of All-Star weekend. The Indiana Fever guard injured her right groin on Tuesday night in the final minute of the team’s win over the Connecticut Sun. She said Thursday in a message posted on X that she had to rest her body.

National
2 months ago
Juul gets FDA’s OK to keep selling tobacco and menthol e-cigarettes

The Food and Drug Administration is allowing vaping brand Juul to keep its e-cigarettes on the market, providing relief to a company that has struggled for years after being widely blamed for sparking the teen vaping trend.

National
2 months ago
Trump is checked for lower leg swelling and diagnosed with a common condition in older adults

President Donald Trump recently underwent a medical checkup after noticing “mild swelling” in his lower legs and was found to have a condition common in older adults that causes blood to pool in his veins, the White House said Thursday.

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Government
2 months ago
Brookings Police Release Cause of Death for SDSU Football Player

Brookings Police now say a medical emergency caused the sudden death of South Dakota State football player Nate White. The 20-year-old sophomore running back from Wisconsin was found unresponsive at his Brookings home the morning of June 25th.

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Crime
2 months ago
Brookings Man Jailed After Baby Left in Hot Car

A Brookings man is facing charges after allegedly leaving an 8-month-old baby in a hot car for over 30 minutes during Tuesday’s extreme heat.

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Government
2 months ago
Sioux Falls City Council Poised to Extend Ambulance Contract Amid Praise and Criticism

The Sioux Falls City Council is moving toward a five-year extension of its ambulance services contract with Patient Care EMS (PCEMS). During a recent meeting, PCEMS earned praise from residents for its emergency response, despite earlier concerns about the lack of competitive bidding.

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Government
2 months ago
South Dakota Lawmakers Examine Prison Overcrowding

A South Dakota legislative study committee is investigating the causes of prison overcrowding, with a focus on sentencing practices and rehabilitation. Officials, including Pennington County State’s Attorney Laura Roetzel, note that sentencing reflects public attitudes.

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