SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — The National Park Service is beginning to excavate the mouth of an unexplored cave in the Black Hills of South Dakota, and researchers believe it could help broaden our understanding of how the region’s climate has changed over thousands of years. A park service... Read more
NSA Domestic Surveillance Expires
National News June 1, 2015 0
WASHINGTON (AP) — The National Security Agency lost its authority at midnight to collect Americans’ phone records in bulk, after GOP Sen. Rand Paul stood in the way of extending the fiercely contested program in an extraordinary Sunday Senate session. But that program and several other post-Sept. 11 counter-terror... Read more
Lindsey Graham launches 2016 bid
National NewsPolitics June 1, 2015 0
CENTRAL, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham has kicked off his presidential campaign. He launched his bid for the Republican presidential nomination in the small South Carolina town called Central, where he grew up. He told supporters Monday: “I’m ready. I want to be president to defeat... Read more
Microsoft Windows 10 arrives in July
National News June 1, 2015 0
NEW YORK (AP) — Microsoft will roll out the latest version of its Windows operating system at the end of July. The company said Monday that Windows 10 is designed with mobile computing in mind, allowing users to switch seamlessly between personal computers, tablets, smartphones and other gadgets. The... Read more
Rules aim to protect imperiled bird’s habitat in South Dakota and 9 states
State News May 29, 2015 0
HEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — Interior Secretary Sally Jewell revealed plans Thursday to preserve habitat in 10 Western states for an imperiled ground-dwelling bird, the federal government’s biggest land-planning effort to date for conservation of a single species. The proposal would affect energy development. The regulations would require oil and... Read more
Children of all ages will experience the Greatest Show On Earth this weekend in Milbank. The Yelduz Shrine Circus, along with Circus Spectacular, will present four big shows. The circus will be held in the Milbank Armory on May 30th and 31st with showtimes at 3 & 7 pm on Saturday... Read more
Cuba removed from US terror list
National News May 29, 2015 0
HAVANA (AP) — The Obama administration on Friday formally removed Cuba from a U.S. terrorism blacklist, a decision hailed in Cuba as the healing of a decades-old wound and an important step toward normalizing relations between the Cold War foes. Secretary of State John Kerry signed off on rescinding... Read more
Fort Sisseton Historic Festival Returns
State News May 29, 2015 0
PIERRE, S.D. – The oldest standing fort in South Dakota is once again bringing history to life. Fort Sisseton’s annual festival will take place June 5-7. The festival boasts over 15,000 visitors on average. The exhibit dedication of the last U.S. flag to fly over Fort Sisseton will take... Read more
Obama Violates Rule of Law
State News May 27, 2015 0
PIERRE, S.D. – Attorney General Marty Jackley announced today that U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals has denied the Obama administration’s request to begin implementation of his suspension of immigration laws. South Dakota joined 26 State Attorneys General and Governors in December 2014 in a lawsuit challenging the executive... Read more
Fatal Rollover in Marshall County
State News May 26, 2015 0
AMHERST, S.D – A Claremont, S.D., man, identified as Darren Stahl, was killed in a one-vehicle rollover that occurred Sunday night, one mile north of Amherst. The South Dakota Highway Patrol said Stahl was driving a 2002 Chevrolet Suburban southbound on 415th Avenue/113thStreet when he lost control as the road turns... Read more
