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2 weeks ago in Religion, World
Pope Leo urges peace in first Easter Mass as Christians celebrate in Jerusalem, Gaza and Tehran
Pope Leo XIV celebrated his first Easter Mass as pontiff with a call Sunday to lay down arms and seek peace to global conflicts through dialogue, but he departed from a tradition of listing the world's woes by name in the Urbi et Orbi blessing from the loggia of St. Peter's Basilica.
2 weeks ago in Trending, World
Artemis II astronauts race to set a new distance record from Earth and behold the moon’s far side
With the moon looming ever larger, the Artemis II astronauts raced to set a new distance record Monday from Earth on a lunar fly-around promising magnificent views of the far side never seen before by eye.
2 weeks ago in Lifestyle
Can a single therapy session make a difference? Experts say yes, with the right mindset
Experts say an increasing number of people who, at least for now, have decided to forgo the weeks, months or even years that traditional therapy implies in favor of a more targeted approach.
2 weeks ago in Sports
Dodgers and Yankees off to impressive starts, and Ohtani and Judge are just starting to hit
The Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Yankees are off to good starts — and their MVPs are finally starting to hit. Shohei Ohtani hadn't driven in a run until Friday, then homered in that game and again Sunday. He and Aaron Judge each have three straight multihit games.
2 weeks ago in Sports, Trending
UCLA storms past South Carolina to claim its 1st NCAA women’s basketball title
It's mission accomplished for UCLA. Gabriela Jaquez, Lauren Betts and the rest of the UCLA seniors secured the first NCAA women's basketball national championship in school history — a goal that was set after losing in the first Final Four last season.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music
Pressure mounts on Ye to be pulled from his headline role at a summer festival in London
Pressure was mounting Sunday on American rapper Ye to be pulled from his headline role at a London music festival this summer, after criticism from U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
2 weeks ago in College, High School,
Mitchell Softball season begins tomorrow, DWU Baseball in Sioux City, Tiger Golf in Augie Spring Invitational, Twins fall to Rays & Timberwolves lose to Hornets
Mitchell Softball season begins tomorrow, DWU Baseball in Sioux City taking on Briar Cliff, Tiger Golf in Augie Spring Invitational over the next two days, Twins fall to Rays & Timberwolves lose to Hornets.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Trending
Savannah Guthrie back at ‘Today’ anchor desk for the first time since her mother’s disappearance
Savannah Guthrie was back and almost all business at NBC's "Today" show anchor desk on Monday, marking a return for the first time in more than two months since her mother's disappearance.
2 weeks ago in Sports
Duke freshman forward Cameron Boozer named The Associated Press men’s national player of the year
Cameron Boozer was at the center of everything for Duke this season. The 6-foot-9, 250-pound forward proved tough enough to score through...
2 weeks ago in National, Trending
US employers added a surprisingly strong 178,000 jobs last month, rebounding from a weak February
American employers added a surprisingly strong 178,000 new jobs last month, rebounding from a dismal February. And the unemployment...
2 weeks ago in National, Trending
The Latest: US and Israel are trying to rescue fighter jet crew in Iran, Israeli source says
The U.S. military launched a rescue operation Friday after Iranian state media reported that an American fighter jet went down and at least...
South Dakota Retirement System Expected to Trail Inflation for Sixth Straight Year
South Dakota’s public employee retirement system is projected to fall behind inflation again, with a modest cost-of-living adjustment expected in 2027.
First Bison Calf of Season Born at Custer State Park
Custer State Park officials announced the first bison calf of the season, marking a spring milestone alongside recent wildlife births in the park.
South Dakota Reports Two New Flu Deaths as Seasonal Totals Continue to Rise
The South Dakota Department of Health reports two additional flu-related deaths, along with rising hospitalizations and case numbers statewide.
Alex’s Lemonade Stand: From One Stand to a Nationwide Movement
Alexandra “Alex” Scott turned a simple lemonade stand into a nationwide movement to fight childhood cancer. Her idea lives on through Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation, which funds research and supports families. Today, efforts like the Lemon Head Challenge—where participants bite into a lemon, share the moment, and donate—carry forward her mission, proving even small acts can make a big impact.
South Dakota GOP Gubernatorial Candidates Debate CO2 Pipeline Issues, Property Rights
Republican candidates for South Dakota governor debated eminent domain and CO2 pipelines, while Democratic candidate Dan Ahlers criticized proposed property tax changes.
Jackley Joins Nationwide Effort to Classify Xylazine as Controlled Substance
South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley is urging Congress to pass legislation targeting xylazine, a dangerous drug increasingly linked to deadly overdoses.
51 Mitchell High School Students Inducted into National Honor Society
More than 50 Mitchell High School students were honored this week with induction into the National Honor Society, recognizing academic achievement, leadership, and service.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment, National, Trending
The Latest: Artemis II fully fueled for NASA’s historic return to the moon
NASA's launch team has loaded more than 700,000 gallons of fuel into the 32-story Space Launch System rocket, setting the stage for the Artemis II mission crew members to board...
2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music
Megan Thee Stallion takes 2 Broadway shows off after illness during ‘Moulin Rouge!’
Megan Thee Stallion was rushed to the hospital after "feeling very ill" while onstage on Broadway in "Moulin Rouge! The Musical." She later took to social media to explain...
