Vernice Szymanski, age 91, of Milbank died Monday, May 25, 2015, at St. William’s Care Center in Milbank. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, May 30, 2015, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Milbank with Father Gary DeRouchey celebrating the Mass. Burial will follow... Read more

PARIS (AP) — For the second time in three years, Venus Williams has lost in the first round at the French Open. Venus, who was beaten by younger sister Serena in the 2002 final, lost 7-6 (5), 6-1 to the 40th-ranked Sloane Stephens, a 22-year-old up-and-coming American player. Stephens, who beat... Read more

CLEVELAND (AP) — LeBron James dropped to his knees and slapped the floor with his hand. He was exhausted and exhilarated — and one win from the NBA Finals. “I gave everything I have,” James said. James shook off an atrocious shooting start, withstood Atlanta’s gritty comeback and battled cramps... Read more

ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — President Barack Obama on Monday saluted Americans who died in battle, saying the country must “never stop trying to fully repay them” for their sacrifices. He noted it was the first Memorial Day in 14 years without U.S. forces engaged in a major ground war. Speaking... Read more

CHICAGO (AP) — One lucky bounce. It might not sound like much of a strategy for playing sudden-death hockey, but patience has kept the Chicago Blackhawks perfect in overtime this postseason. They’ve now gone into extra time four times and won them all, including a 5-4 decision Saturday night that... Read more

It Only Takes A Spark Cancer Walk has selected Cheryl Pauli as its Honorary Chairperson for the 2015 Cancer Walk. The annual walk to honor and support those who have been affected by cancer is slated for Friday, June 12 at Lake Farley Park. In its announcement the Cancer Walk Core... Read more

WASHINGTON (AP) — The National Security Agency has begun winding down its collection and storage of American phone records after the Senate failed to agree on a path forward to change or extend the once-secret program ahead of its expiration at the end of the month. Barring an 11th hour... Read more

ATLANTA (AP) — Forget the Big Three. One is enough for the Cleveland Cavaliers, as long as it’s the King. LeBron James scored 30 points and the Cavaliers took total command of the Eastern Conference final even without injured star Kyrie Irving, beating the Atlanta Hawks 94-82 on Friday night... Read more

CherylAnn Veen, age 69, of Milbank died Thursday, May 21, 2015, at her residence. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, May 26, at 10:30 a.m. at Mundwiler Funeral Home with Rev. Keith Bicknase officiating. Burial will follow in the Milbank City Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. Monday,... Read more

Delvin Schuler, Sr., age 88, of Corona, died Thursday, May 21, 2015, at the Milbank Area Hospital – Avera Health. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, May 27, 2015, at 10:30 a.m. at Wilmot Lutheran Church in Wilmot with Rev. Sheila Pohl officiating. Burial will follow in the Wilmot... Read more