CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Members of a historic black church worshipped at their sanctuary Sunday for the first time since a gunman opened fire at a Bible study, killing nine people, and uniformed police officers stood among the congregation as a measure of added security. The service started with... Read more
WASHINGTON (AP) — Abortion is back before the Supreme Court, and the justices could signal by the end of June whether they are likely to take up the biggest case on the hot-button subject in nearly a quarter-century. If the court steps in, the hearing and the eventual ruling... Read more
The Valley Express gives you an exclusive sneak peak inside Milbank’s new Shopko Hometown store. Click to play to see the video. Read more
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican presidential contenders railed against abortion rights on Saturday as they courted religious conservatives, promising Christian values would guide their personal decisions and public policies should they win the presidency. “My faith has guided me for my entire life, and I don’t suspect that’s going to... Read more
VERMILLION, S.D. – Senscio Systems, a Boston-based provider of artificial intelligence-based complex care management technology, has announced its intent to create a regional hub in Vermillion, S.D. The partnership with the Vermillion Chamber and Development Corporation (VCDC) begins immediately and reflects Senscio’s intent to explore growth in South Dakota... Read more
EPA Proposes Tougher Mileage Standards for Trucks
National News June 19, 2015 0
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Obama administration on Friday proposed tougher mileage standards for medium and heavy-duty trucks, the latest move by President Barack Obama in his second-term drive to reduce pollution blamed for global warming. The Environmental Protection Agency issued new rules that would lower carbon dioxide emissions from... Read more
Woman Will Be New Face on $10 Bill
National News June 18, 2015 0
WASHINGTON (AP) — Alexander Hamilton, who has been featured on the $10 bill since 1929, is making way for a woman. Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew is to officially announce Thursday that a redesign of the $10 will feature the first woman on the nation’s paper money in more than... Read more
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — A white man opened fire during a prayer meeting inside a historic black church in downtown Charleston, killing nine people, including the pastor, in an assault authorities described as a hate crime. The suspect attended the meeting at the church Wednesday night and stayed for... Read more
AT&T Hit with $100M Fine from FCC
National News June 17, 2015 0
WASHINGTON (AP) — AT&T Mobility LLC has been slapped with a $100 million fine for offering consumers “unlimited” data, but then slowing their Internet speeds after they reached a certain amount. The Federal Communications Commission said Wednesday that the company misled consumers into buying plans they believed would give... Read more
Trump Joins 2016 Race
National News June 17, 2015 0
NEW YORK (AP) — The Donald is running for president – for real this time. Real-estate mogul and reality-television star Donald Trump, who has brazenly flirted with running for office before but never followed through, announced Tuesday that he will seek the Republican nomination for president. Trump entered the... Read more
