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
The South Dakota High School Track and Field Coaches Association announced the Academic All-State boys and girls track and field team for 2015. To qualify for this prestigious award, an athlete must maintain a grade point average of 3.5 or above, have participated in the sport for at least... Read more
Richard Minder
Obituaries June 17, 2015 0
Richard Minder, age 54, of Sioux Falls, SD, and formerly of Wilmot, SD, died Tuesday, June 16, 2015, in Yankton, SD. Visitation will be held from 2-4 p.m. Saturday, June 20, at Heritage Funeral Home in Sioux Falls. All are invited to join the family for a prayer service... 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
Activists fret about Rachel Dolezal impact
National News June 17, 2015 0
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Civil rights leaders in this largely white city that lies between the Cascade and Rocky mountains are worried that the ruse perpetrated by former NAACP leader Rachel Dolezal will hurt efforts to move the region beyond a troubled racial past. Dolezal resigned her NAACP post... Read more
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Flood-weary Texans were bracing for heavy rain and possible flooding as the remnants of Tropical Storm Bill crept further inland early Wednesday. The center of the storm was expected to move northward just west of the Interstate 35 corridor, dropping 4 to 5 inches of... Read more
CLEVELAND (AP) — As the final seconds ticked off and the Warriors began bouncing in celebration on their bench, Stephen Curry looked up and saw LeBron James coming at him. James could do nothing more. He extended a conceding hand and congratulations. Moments later, Curry was hoisting a trophy... Read more
Leonard Hoppe
Obituaries June 17, 2015 0
Leonard Hoppe, age 93, of Graceville, died on Monday, June 15, 2015, at Grace Home. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, June 20, at 10:30 a.m. at Mount Olive Lutheran Church in Graceville with Rev. Eugene Andrus officiating. Burial will follow in the Graceville Consolidated Cemetery. Visitation... Read more
CLEVELAND (AP) — The Latest from Game 6 of the NBA Finals: Golden State’s Andre Iguodala has been voted NBA Finals MVP. Iguodala didn’t start a game all season until Steve Kerr inserted him into the lineup in Game 4 after the Warriors trailed 2-1. Iguodala defended LeBron James... Read more
