WASHINGTON (AP) — The Islamic State group’s takeover of Ramadi is evidence that Iraqi forces do not have the “will to fight,” Defense Secretary Ash Carter said, in the harshest assessment yet from a high-ranking Obama administration official of Iraqi fighters and the loss of the provincial capital Iraqi forces... Read more

HOUSTON (AP) — Golden State coach Steve Kerr described Stephen Curry’s performance Saturday night simply. “Steph was Steph,” Kerr said. Indeed. The MVP did what he does best, using his extraordinary 3-point shooting to power a 40-point game and the Warriors made it look easy against Houston, beating the Rockets... Read more

For the first time in school history, the Milbank High School commencement ceremony was broadcast live world wide via the internet. The feat was made possible by using tricaster filming equipment acquired by the school district in 2014. The commencement ceremony stream was also made available by ITC for its television... Read more

CLEVELAND (AP) — A Cleveland patrolman who fired down through the windshield of a suspect’s car at the end of a 137-shot barrage that left the two unarmed black occupants dead was acquitted Saturday of criminal charges by a judge who said he could not determine the officer alone fired... Read more

WASHINGTON (AP) — In a victory for President Barack Obama, the Senate passed bipartisan legislation Friday night to strengthen the administration’s hand in global trade talks, clearing the way for a highly unpredictable summer showdown in the House. The vote was 62-37 to give Obama authority to complete trade deals... Read more

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Henrik Lundqvist and a couple of other old standbys picked a nice time to reassert themselves for the New York Rangers. New York’s star goalie reverted to his reliable ways after two subpar performances, and Rick Nash and Martin St. Louis emerged from playoff scoring droughts... Read more

State golfers teed off Monday, May 18, at the State Golf tournament in Madison in near freezing weather. Temperatures were in the mid-forties. Wind speeds up to 30 mph and snow flurries added to the wintry conditions. Scores reflected the unseasonable conditions as only one eagle and 13 birdies were recorded.... Read more

Boyd Sussex, athletic director of Milbank High School, has been named Region III athletic director of the year by the South Dakota High School Activities Association. Sussex was nominated by members of the South Dakota Interscholastic Athletic Administration Association. Sussex has been employed by the Milbank School District for 28 years.... Read more

ECUANDUREO, Mexico (AP) — The latest in a series of clashes between Mexican authorities and a powerful, fast-growing drug cartel turned into the deadliest confrontation in recent memory, with 42 suspected gang gunmen and one Federal Police officer killed during a three-hour firefight at a remote western ranch. The battle... Read more

The Abbey of the Hills is holding a Joyful Noise Concert Saturday, May 23 from 1-4 p.m. The concert is free with goodwill offerings going to support the work of the Abbey. Joyful Noise features three bands, Big Al, Big Alleluia, and Roman and Friends. Music ranges from Gospel tunes... Read more