July 21, 2025

FILE - Martin Luther King Jr., head of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, speaks to thousands during his "I Have a Dream" speech at the Lincoln Memorial during the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, Aug. 28, 1963, in Washington. (AP Photo/File)

Things to know about the release of federal documents related to MLK’s assassination

July 21, 2025

Federal records related to the investigation into the assassination of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. have been released. Their release follows the disclosure in March of tens of thousands of documents about the 1963 assassination of President John F. Kennedy. In January, President Donald Trump ordered the release of thousands of classified governmental documents about Kennedy’s assassination, while also moving to declassify federal records related to the deaths of U.S. Sen. Robert F. Kennedy and King more than five decades ago. King was killed on April 4, 1968, in Memphis, Tennessee.

Trump and Philippine leader plan to talk tariffs and China at the White House

July 21, 2025

President Donald Trump plans to host Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. at the White House. The visit Tuesday highlights efforts to strengthen security and economic ties between the two countries as tensions rise in the Indo-Pacific. Their talks are expected to focus on mutual defense as China has become increasingly assertive in the South China Sea, where Manila and Beijing have clashed over hotly contested territory. The leaders also are negotiating a potential tariffs deal. Marcos met with Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Monday. Both sides emphasized their commitment to regional peace and economic collaboration.

FILE - Chris Martin of Coldplay performs during the band's Music Of The Spheres World Tour at D. Y. Patil Sports Stadium in Navi Mumbai, Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025. (AP Photo/Rajanish Kakade, File)

Can you ever expect privacy in public? Coldplay kiss camera saga tells us a lot about the answer

July 21, 2025

When the KissCam at a Coldplay concert last week landed on a couple who suspiciously escaped their embrace and tried (but failed) to duck out of the spotlight, the internet immediately got to work. Online sleuths quickly rushed to identify who was on camera, uncovering an apparent romantic affair between a tech company’s CEO and its head of human resources. Beyond the fallout of this specific incident, experts point more broadly to the state of “social media surveillance” today. It’s increasingly common for moments that may have been intended to be private, or at least reserved to a physical venue, to make their way online — and often lead to an internet search to find the people involved. That’s eroded what privacy expectations we can have in today’s modern world.

FILE - Boston Red Sox pitcher Rich Hill throws against the Detroit Tigers in the seventh inning of a baseball game, Aug. 31, 2024, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)

Royals calling up 45-year-old pitcher Rich Hill from minors for a start against the Cubs

July 21, 2025

The Kansas City Royals plan to call up 45-year-old pitcher Rich Hill from the minors for a start against the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday, marking the left-hander’s 21st season in the majors. Hill has been at Triple-A Omaha after joining the Royals as part of an offseason trade. He is 4-4 with a 5.36 ERA in nine starts at Omaha. Kansas City manager Matt Quatraro confirmed the club’s plans after Monday night’s 12-4 win over the Cubs at Wrigley Field.

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Shohei Ohtani gestures after hitting a two-run home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins in Los Angeles, Monday, July 21, 2025. (AP Photo/Jayne Kamin-Oncea)

Shohei Ohtani gives up his first homer of the season, then hits a 2-run shot of his own

July 21, 2025

Shohei Ohtani gave up his first home run of the season but quickly answered with a two-run shot of his own. On Monday night, Minnesota’s Byron Buxton hit a 410-foot homer on Ohtani’s second pitch. In the bottom of the inning, Ohtani responded with a 441-foot blast, giving the Dodgers a 2-1 lead. Ohtani became the first Dodgers pitcher to homer in the first inning since 1977. He allowed one run and four hits over three innings, striking out three. Ohtani is building back from elbow surgery and has now homered in three straight games for the struggling Dodgers.

Philadelphia Phillies' Edmundo Sosa, right, hits the glove of Boston Red Sox catcher Carlos Narváez for catcher's interference with the bases loaded in the 10th inning of a baseball game Monday, July 21, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Phillies claim another wild, walk-off win on catcher’s interference with bases loaded in 10th

July 21, 2025

Edmundo Sosa’s teammates on the Philadelphia Phillies mobbed him beyond first base after a 3-2, walk-off win over the Boston Red Sox on Monday night. In the moment, it didn’t matter to him that he’d gotten there thanks to a call of catcher’s interference. Sosa won the game when, with the bases loaded and no out in the 10th inning, his check swing on a 2-2 pitch struck the glove of catcher Carlos Narvaez. The Phillies dugout called for a review, which showed the contact, allowing Sosa to take first and automatic runner Brandon Marsh to score the winning run.

Sturgis Council approves resolution regarding dispute over Sturgis TT Race bill

July 21, 2025

STURGIS, S.D. – The Sturgis City Council Monday night voted to approve a resolution on how to go forward regarding a $501,694 bill from American Flat Trackers or AFTE. A […]

Phillies get 3-2, walk-off win over Boston on catcher’s interference call with bases loaded in 10th

July 21, 2025

Automatic runner Brandon Marsh scored on a call of catcher’s interference with the bases loaded in the bottom of the 10th inning to give the Philadelphia Phillies a 3-2 walk-off win over the Boston Red Sox. With nobody out in the bottom of the 10th, Edmundo Sosa’s made a check swing on a pitch from Jordan Hicks (1-6) that was called a ball and his bat hit the glove of catcher Carlos Narvaez. The Phillies’ asked for a review and the ball call was overturned, allowing Marsh to score the winning run without a Philadelphia hit in the inning. It is the first walk-off win due to catcher’s interference since Aug. 1, 1971, when the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Cincinnati Reds.

FILE - Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard (0) celebrates after a shot against the Orlando Magic during the second half of an NBA basketball game, March 5, 2023, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Kevin Kolczynski, File)

Injured Damian Lillard is grateful to be ‘back home’ with the Trail Blazers

July 21, 2025

It hit Damian Lillard as he drove home with his kids after signing a contract to return to the Portland Trail Blazers. He was coming home. Lillard’s three children accompanied him to sign his three-year, $42 million deal with the Blazers over the weekend. The contract includes a no-trade clause and he can opt out after two seasons. Lillard spoke at a news conference on Monday evening, saying it’s meaningful to return to the city where he’s spent most of his adult life. The 35-year-old is unlikely to play this season while recovering from a torn Achilles tendon.

FILE - A Missouri and American flag fly outside Planned Parenthood in St. Louis, June 24, 2022. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson, File)

Planned Parenthood wins partial victory in legal fight with Trump administration over funding cuts

July 21, 2025

Planned Parenthood has won a partial victory in a legal fight with President Donald Trump’s administration over its efforts to defund the organization in tax legislation. A provision in the bill would end Medicaid payments to abortion providers for one year. But U.S. District Judge Indira Talwani in Boston on Monday granted a preliminary injunction that blocks the government from cutting Medicaid payments to Planned Parenthood member organizations that either don’t provide abortion care or didn’t meet a threshold of at least $800,000 in Medicaid reimbursement in a given year. It wasn’t immediately clear how many organizations and clinics would continue to get reimbursements.

This photo provided by the San Jose Fire Department shows firefighters responding to a fire burning after a car crashed into the Post Office, early Sunday, July 20, 2025, in San Jose, Calif. (San Jose Fire Department via AP)

Brother of late NFL star Pat Tillman arrested after fiery crash at San Jose post office

July 21, 2025

The brother of late NFL player-turned-soldier Pat Tillman has been arrested after a car crash ignited a fire at a San Jose post office. Police say the car rammed into the building early Sunday, causing significant damage but no injuries. Authorities are investigating the incident as a possible intentional act. Richard Tillman faces arson charges and remains in custody with bail set at $60,000. Messages were sent to the Santa Clara County District Attorney asking if he has an attorney. His family released a statement Monday, expressing relief that no one was hurt.

Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem speaks during a news conference at the Nashville International Airport, Thursday, July 17, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Trump officials lash out at NYC after shooting of off-duty US customs officer

July 21, 2025

The Trump administration is lashing out at New York City officials over their sanctuary policies. The criticism comes after two men living in the U.S. illegally were arrested in connection with the nonfatal shooting of an off-duty Customs and Border Protection officer at a park. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem says the suspects had lengthy criminal records and should not have been free to commit Saturday’s robbery-gone-wrong. The officer is recovering and expected to survive. Border czar Tom Homan, meanwhile, vowed to send more federal immigration agents into sanctuary cities. Immigrant and civil liberties groups say the Trump administration is “exploiting a tragedy” to further its immigration agenda.

What to know about a vulnerability being exploited on Microsoft SharePoint servers

July 21, 2025

Microsoft is issuing an emergency fix to close off a vulnerability in Microsoft’s SharePoint software that hackers have exploited to carry out widespread attacks on businesses and at least some federal agencies. The company said in its blog post that it discovered at least dozens of systems were compromised around the world.

FILE - San Antonio Spurs guard Chris Paul (3) celebrates a basket during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Toronto Raptors, April 13, 2025, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Darren Abate, File)

Chris Paul returns to Clippers for what’s expected to be his 21st and final NBA season

July 21, 2025

Chris Paul is rejoining the Los Angeles Clippers for what is expected to be his 21st and final NBA season. The 12-time All-Star was a free agent after playing all 82 games for the San Antonio Spurs last season. He was the first NBA player to achieve this in his 20th season or later. Paul had expressed a desire to play near his family in Los Angeles. He joins a veteran roster featuring stars like Kawhi Leonard and James Harden. Paul previously played six seasons with the Clippers, where he set the franchise record for assists.

Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh holds a press conference during training camp for the NFL football team Thursday, July 17, 2025, in El Segundo, Calif. (AP Photo/Eric Thayer)

Big Ten suggests to NCAA that Michigan has been punished enough for sign-stealing, AP sources say

July 21, 2025

Big Ten Commissioner Tony Petitti sent a letter to the NCAA Committee on Infractions suggesting that Michigan’s football program should not face more sanctions stemming from a sign-stealing scheme, according to two people familiar with the situation. They spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Monday because no one is authorized to comment on an ongoing NCAA investigation. Big Ten Deputy Commissioner Diane Dietz says Petitti’s letter was shared during last month’s hearing because he was unable to attend while recovering from hip surgery. ESPN was first to report some details of Petitti’s letter.

FILE - Washington Commanders jerseys are displayed at an event to unveil the NFL football team's new identity, Feb. 2, 2022, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, file)

White House says Donald Trump is serious about wanting the Commanders to revert to Redskins

July 21, 2025

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said President Donald Trump is serious about wanting the NFL’s Washington Commanders to go back to the name Redskins. Leavitt said Monday that Trump’s threats to hold up a stadium deal for the team were not a joke. Trump posted on social media on Sunday that he wanted to see the Commanders and Major League Baseball’s Cleveland Guardians return to Native American names that each team abandoned years ago. Leavitt called Trump a “nontraditional president” whose opinion she said is supported by many sports fans.

Gen Xers mourn drowning death of actor Malcolm-Jamal Warner, known as Theo on ‘The Cosby Show’

July 21, 2025

For Black youth and teens growing up in the mid-1980s, “The Cosby Show” offered something rarely seen on television up until that time. It was a sitcom that placed characters who looked like them in a positive light. And Malcolm-Jamal Warner’s “Theo Huxtable” was the one Generation X most related to. Fans took quickly to social media on Monday as news of Warner’s accidental drowning death in Costa Rica spread. Detroit author and speaker Harriet Cammock watched “The Cosby Show” in her youth and describes Warner’s death as “like losing one of us.” Authorities in Costa Rica say Warner drowned while swimming Sunday afternoon in the Caribbean.

Relatives, authorities ask for public’s help with investigation of Ole Miss player’s fatal shooting

July 21, 2025

Authorities are asking for members of the public to provide surveillance footage and details from eyewitnesses as they investigate the fatal shooting of an Ole Miss football player in Memphis after a pool party. Corey Adams was an 18-year-old defensive lineman from New Orleans. Authorities say he was found with a gunshot wound inside a vehicle at an intersection in the Memphis suburb of Cordova on Saturday night. The shooting happened after a pool party attended by about 100 people, including Adams. About 40 rifle and pistol casings were found at the shooting scene.

Trump tax law runs up deficit by $3.4T, throws 10 million off health insurance, CBO says

July 21, 2025

President Donald Trump holds up the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” that was signed into law during an Independence Day

Venus Williams reaches for the ball during a doubles match with Hailey Baptiste against Eugenie Bouchard and Clervie Ngounoue at the Citi Open tennis tournament Monday, July 21, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Venus Williams wins a doubles match at Washington in her first tournament in more than a year

July 21, 2025

Venus Williams has competed at a tournament for the first time in more than a year — and in doubles for the first time in nearly three — and has come out with a victory. Williams and partner Hailey Baptiste defeated 2014 Wimbledon runner-up Eugenie Bouchard and Clervie Ngounoue 6-3, 6-1 on Monday at the DC Open. The stands were full and the crowd included NBA star Kevin Durant. Williams has won seven Grand Slam singles titles and another 14 major trophies in doubles with her younger sister Serena. Venus is 45 and hadn’t played a match on tour since March 2024.

FILE - Tennessee Titans quarterback Will Levis (8) lines up on the sideline before facing the Jacksonville Jaguars, in an NFL football game in Jacksonville, Fla., Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024. (AP Photo/Gary McCullough, file)

Titans QB Will Levis will have season-ending shoulder surgery

July 21, 2025

Tennessee quarterback Will Levis will have season-ending shoulder surgery, keeping him from competing for playing time in his third season with the Titans. The Titans announced Monday that Levis made his decision after consulting with doctors and his representatives. The Titans report Tuesday for training camp. The Titans said in a statement they support Levis’ decision to focus on his long-term health. Tennessee opens the preseason until Aug. 9 at Tampa Bay with the regular-season opener Sept. 7 at Denver. The Titans used the No. 1 overall pick on quarterback Cam Ward in April after going 3-14 with Levis struggling as a starter.

The wreckage of a Montana plane crash is found using a victim’s smart watch location

July 21, 2025

Search teams located the scene of an airplane crash near Yellowstone National Park using the last known location of a smart watch from one of the three victims. Authorities said Monday that the single-engine Piper PA-28 aircraft left Montana’s West Yellowstone Airport just before midnight Thursday. When it could not be located, two search planes were dispatched to look for the aircraft in the vicinity of the watch’s last known location. The search planes found the downed aircraft in dense timber just south of the town of West Yellowstone. Two people from Tennessee and a Utah man were found dead at the site.

Black Hills Life Flight Warns Riders of the Top Three Injuries Seen in the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally

July 21, 2025

 Air medical team on standby to transport injured riders from the 85th annual event RAPID CITY, SD – For motorcyclists,

President Donald Trump holds his signed signature bill of tax breaks and spending cuts at the White House, Friday, July 4, 2025, in Washington, as House Speaker Mike Johnson of La., left, watches and Rep. Steve Scalise, R-La., takes a photo. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Budget office says Trump’s tax law will add $3.4 trillion to deficits, leave 10 million uninsured

July 21, 2025

President Donald Trump’s tax and spending cut bill will add $3.4 trillion to federal deficits through 2034. That’s a slight increase compared with a prior estimate from the Congressional Budget Office that had been made just before Republicans made final tweaks to get the legislation passed. Meanwhile, the picture for the number of people who would become uninsured improved. That estimate dropped to 10 million more uninsured in 2034, compared with 11.8 million in the prior projection. Republicans have insisted that economic growth will exceed the CBO’s projections for the next decade. But nonpartisan watchdogs have also said the bill would greatly increase future deficits.

Jerry Jones, Dallas Cowboys owner, president, and general manager speaks to reporters during a news conference to open training camp Monday, July 21, 2025, in Oxnard, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Jerry Jones says he’ll remain as Cowboys GM and ‘nothing new’ in Micah Parsons contract talks

July 21, 2025

Dallas Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones did not have any updates on the status of contract negotiations with star defensive end Micah Parsons ahead of the start of training camp. Jones expressed confidence a potential hold-in by the 26-year-old Parsons would not impact the team’s preparations. The contract impasse with Parsons comes after Dallas went 7-10 last season after protracted negotiations of new deals for quarterback Dak Prescott and wide receiver CeeDee Lamb. The 82-year-old Jones also said Monday he has no plans to step down as GM.

Father arrested in New York in death of 9-year-old daughter he had reported missing

July 21, 2025

A man whose 9-year-old daughter was found dead after he reported that she was abducted while they were vacationing in upstate New York has been charged with murder. New York State Police Capt. Robert McConnell says Montreal resident Luciano Frattolin, the father of Melina Frattolin, is charged with murder and concealing of a corpse. State Police said Luciano Frattolin reported the girl missing and possibly abducted on Saturday, leading officials to issue an Amber Alert. But authorities said there were inconsistencies in the father’s account, and that they concluded there was no evidence of an abduction. Authorities found the girl’s body on Sunday north of Lake George village.

Rounds wins Trump endorsement after playing deal-making role in rescinding public media funds

July 21, 2025

U.S. Sen. Mike Rounds, R-South Dakota, speaks at Madison’s Lewis and Clark Regional Water System ribbon cutting on Aug. 21,

FILE - A newspaper with a photograph of Etan Patz is seen on May 28, 2012, at a makeshift memorial in the SoHo neighborhood of New York, where Patz lived before his disappearance on May 25, 1979. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan, File)

What to know about the 1979 disappearance of Etan Patz and the hunt for his killer

July 21, 2025

The 1979 disappearance of Etan Patz was one of the nation’s most notorious missing child cases. The six-year-old Manhattan resident was among the first children whose disappearance and likeness were publicized on milk cartons across the country. The high-profile case helped catalyze a national missing-children’s movement and ushered in an age of parental anxiety. After a decades-long search, Pedro Hernandez was arrested in 2012. He was sentenced to 25 years to life in prison in 2017. But on Monday, a federal appeals court overturned the guilty verdict and ordered a new trial for the now 64-year-old New Jersey resident.

Clydesdales coming to Sturgis for 85th Rally

July 21, 2025

STURGIS, S.D. – The iconic Budweiser Clydesdales are coming to Sturgis this year. The Clydesdales, an enduring symbol of the

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt speaks with reporters in the James Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House, Thursday, July 17, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Trump ‘caught off guard’ by recent Israeli strikes, White House says

July 21, 2025

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt says President Donald Trump was “caught off guard” by recent Israeli military operations. An Israeli strike last week hit a Catholic church in Gaza, and Israel has also bombarded Syria during sectarian violence there. Leavitt told reporters Monday that Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have “a good working relationship” but that Trump called him to “rectify those situations.” The president has been pushing for a ceasefire in Gaza and trying to support the new Syrian government as the country emerges from years of civil war.

Rapid City man arrested after backing into police car

July 21, 2025

RAPID CITY, S.D. – A man was arrested for drunk driving Sunday afternoon after crashing into a tree and then

Indiana Fever's Caitlin Clark sits on the bench after an apparent injury during the second half of a WNBA basketball game against the Connecticut Sun, Tuesday, July 15, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Uncertainty continues for Fever and Caitlin Clark as her healthy teammates carry their playoff hopes

July 21, 2025

The Indiana Fever thought Caitlin Clark’s return might solve their wild first-half ride. They were getting healthy, beating good teams and starting to meet expectations. Then the two-time All-Star got hurt again in the final minute of last Tuesday’s game at Connecticut. Indiana lost by double digits the next night to defending champion New York. Clark missed last weekend’s All-Star festivities in Indianapolis and is likely to sit out Tuesday night when the Fever again play the Liberty. It’s all creating uncertainty about Clark and Indiana’s championship aspirations.

Police arrest man for D.U.I., aggravated assault after incident at fast food restaurant

July 21, 2025

RAPID CITY, S.D. – Rapid City police arrested a man early Saturday morning for D.U.I. and other offenses after he allegedly pointed a gun at a Taco Bell drive through. […]

Belgium's Emma Meesseman, center, tries to score against Spain's Andrea Vilaro, during the FIBA Women's EuroBasket 2025 final match between Spain and Belgium at the Peace and Friendship Stadium in Piraeus near Athens, Greece, Sunday, June 29, 2025. (AP Photo/Yorgos Karahalis)

Emma Meesseman will join the Liberty in her return to the WNBA, AP source says

July 21, 2025

A person familiar with the decision says 2019 WNBA Finals MVP Emma Meesseman is joining the New York Liberty. The 32-year-old forward last played in the league in 2022 and has been focused on leading the Belgium national team. The timing of Meesseman’s arrival in the U.S. will be determined by how long it takes to get her visa, according to the person who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because no official announcement has been made. The two-time All-Star led the Washington Mystics win the 2019 title. She helped Belgium win the EuroBasket title last month to qualify for next year’s World Cup.

Goodman League Founder Miles Rawls poses on the court prior to the night's Goodman League basketball games Sunday, July 6, 2025, in the Barry Farm neighborhood of Washington. (AP Photo/Rod Lamkey, Jr.)

Sweat, sneakers, and summer nights: Photos of the Goodman League’s enduring legacy in Southeast DC

July 21, 2025

WASHINGTON By ROD LAMKEY, JR.Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The pounding and squeak of Nikes on the drive downcourt sets

Republican candidate spends $187,000 on TV ads so far, a year before SD’s primary election

July 21, 2025

Toby Doeden announces his candidacy for the Republican nomination for governor of South Dakota during an event on May 28,

FILE - Easterseals Head Start program teaching assistant Tania Ortiz helps a student practice writing his name, Jan. 29, 2025, in Miami. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell, File)

Lawsuit challenges restrictions on Head Start for kids in the US illegally

July 21, 2025

A coalition of 21 Democratic state attorneys general filed a lawsuit Monday challenging the Trump administration’s restrictions on social services for immigrants in the country illegally, including the federal preschool program Head Start, health clinics and adult education. Individual public benefits, such as food stamps and federal financial aid, have been largely unavailable to people in the country without legal status, but the new rules and guidance from the administration curbed their access to community-level programs that receive federal money. The lawsuit led by New York Attorney General Letitia James, a Democrat, argues the changes will create significant harm.

Retired NBA player and current coach Stacey Augmon speaks during a Q&A after previewing the "UNLV: Runnin' Rebels" documentary during the Summer League Film Festival, Saturday, July 19, 2025, in Las Vegas (AP Photo/Jonathan Landrum Jr.)

Hollywood meets NBA hardwood: A look inside the rise of the Summer League Film Festival

July 21, 2025

The NBA Summer League in Las Vegas has become more than just basketball. Alongside the games, the Summer League Film Festival showcased 34 film projects by current and former NBA stars. Hollywood insiders, including Kevin Garnett and Mark Wahlberg, attended the event, which aims to bridge sports and filmmaking. On Sunday, retired player Stacey Augmon previewed a documentary about the UNLV Runnin’ Rebels, receiving a standing ovation. Organizers see the festival as a platform for athletes to share their stories and gain industry support. Sundance and other collaborators are exploring ways to elevate these projects to wider audiences.

Jimmy Buffett’s widow accuses financial adviser of breaching fiduciary duty in $275M trust battle

July 21, 2025

Jimmy Buffett’s widow, Jane Buffett, has asked a Florida judge to remove her late husband’s financial adviser, Richard Mozenter, as cotrustee of his $275 million estate. On Monday, she accused Mozenter of breaching fiduciary duties, withholding information about the trust and charging unreasonable fees. Jimmy Buffett, known for his “Margaritaville” empire, passed away on Sept. 1, 2023, at 76. Legal battles between Jane Buffett and Mozenter have unfolded in both California and Florida, with each accusing the other of mishandling funds. Jane Buffett’s filing claims their working relationship is “untenable” and seeks Mozenter’s removal from overseeing the trust.

Citing Chinese owning U.S. ag land, S.D. Governor Larry Rhoden supports new, federal plan

July 21, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. – South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden and fellow America First Governors voiced their support of U.S. Department of

Thursday Open House Focuses On Proposed Regulations Of Vacation Home Rentals

July 21, 2025

RAPID CITY, SD—Officials with Rapid City’s Community Development Department remind residents of this week’s open house seeking public feedback on

Crawford Pond is seen Wednesday, July 9, 2025, in Union, Maine. Police are investigating the murder of a woman last seen paddleboarding on the pond. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)

Prosecutors seek to try 17-year-old as an adult in Maine paddleboarder’s death

July 21, 2025

Prosecutors in Maine say they will seek to try a 17-year-old charged with murder in the death of a paddleboarder as an adult. The body of 48-year-old Sunshine “Sunny” Stewart of St. George was found this month on Crawford Pond in Union. Stewart went missing while paddleboarding before her killing, and her death sent shockwaves through the local community. Police charged Deven Young, of Frankfort, Maine, with murder in the death of Stewart last week. The Office of the Maine Attorney General said Monday it will attempt to try Young as an adult.

Denny Hamlin celebrates in Victory Lane after winning a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Dover Motor Speedway, Sunday, July 20, 2025, in Dover, Del. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton)

Denny Hamlin continues climb in NASCAR’s career wins list. With 60 in sight, how far can he go?

July 21, 2025

Denny Hamlin won his 58th career NASCAR Cup Series race at Dover Motor Speedway. The victory moved him two away from cracking the top 10 in NASCAR’s career wins list. Hamlin has stood his ground through the years that race wins matter more to his legacy than winning his first career championship. Hamlin is the first Cup driver with four wins this season. He won eight times in 2010, six times in 2019 and seven in 2020, all totals that would get him to 60 this year.

South Dakota gas prices see 3.7 cent decrease

July 21, 2025

UNDATED – Average gasoline prices in South Dakota have fallen 3.7 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.91/g

Belle Fourche man sentenced for money laundering

July 21, 2025

RAPID CITY, S.D. – United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced that District Court Judge Camela C. Theeler has sentenced

Judge orders Trump administration to ‘stop violating the law!’ and publish spending details

July 21, 2025

Office of Management and Budget Director Russ Vought testifies before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee on Jan.

FILE - The Food and Drug Administration seal is seen at the Hubert Humphrey Building Auditorium in Washington, Tuesday, April 22, 2025. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana, File)

FDA names former pharmaceutical company executive to oversee US drug program

July 21, 2025

The Food and Drug Administration named a longtime pharmaceutical executive to run the agency’s drug program. Dr. George Tidmarsh is the founder and former CEO of several drugmakers. He was named Monday to run the FDA’s center for drugs, which employees nearly 6,000 staffers. His appointment comes a month after the center’s acting director announced her retirement. As the agency’s top drug regulator, Tidmarsh would be tasked with following through on a number of commitments by the Trump administration. That includes reviewing the 25-year-old approval of the abortion pill mifepristone.

FILE - NYPD police commissioner Jessica Tisch speaks during a news conference in New York, Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)

Off-duty US Customs and Border Protection officer shot in NYC in apparent robbery, police say

July 21, 2025

A U.S. Customs and Border Protection officer has been shot in a Manhattan park in what authorities say was an apparent botched robbery. Police say the officer was shot Saturday night after being approached by two men on a moped. The officer returned fire, hitting one of the men before the suspects fled. New York City Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch said Sunday there was no indication the officer, who was not in uniform, was targeted because of his employment. He was in stable condition and expected to survive. Tisch says a 21-year-old undocumented immigrant with a criminal history was taken into custody as a person of interest in the case after showing up at a hospital with gunshot wounds.

Over 5.2 million pools sold across the U.S. and Canada are under recall after reports of nine deaths

July 21, 2025

More than 5.2 million aboveground swimming pools sold in the U.S. and Canada since 2002 are being recalled. Regulators say certain Bestway, Intex, and Polygroup pools have straps on the outside that can act as footholds, potentially allowing small children to climb in unsupervised. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission reports nine drowning deaths of children aged 22 months to 3 years between 2007 and 2022. No deaths have been reported in Canada. Consumers in possession of these now-recalled pools are urged to contact the manufacturers for a free repair kit — and, in the meantime, ensure the pools are inaccessible to children.

Poorly Structured “Trump Accounts” More Hype Than Help For Families

July 21, 2025

The new “Trump Account” provision in the “One Big Beautiful Bill” is being promoted as a game-changing way to help

South Dakotans in Congress betray their state with votes that could kill SD Public Broadcasting

July 21, 2025

From left, U.S. Sen. John Thune, U.S. Sen. Mike Rounds and U.S. Rep. Dusty Johnson, all Republicans of South Dakota,

Two Concerts Left On Summer Schedule For Rapid City Municipal Band

July 21, 2025

RAPID CITY, SD—The 107th season of the Rapid City Municipal Band has two performances remaining on the summer concert schedule. The

Community Invited To Celebrate 35th Anniversary Of Landmark Disability Law With Resource Fair Event

July 21, 2025

City’s Disability Awareness/Accessibility Cmte hosting annual event with food, vendors, entertainment RAPID CITY, SD—Thirty-five years ago this week, President George

Aberdeen an Epicenter for Strength Athletes this Past Weekend: Massenomics Lift Hard Live Easy Classic III

July 21, 2025

This past Saturday 100+ strength athletes competed in the Massenomics Lift Hard Live Easy Classic III in Aberdeen, South Dakota.

FILE - A sheet of new $1 bills is seen, Nov. 15, 2017, at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin, File)

More Americans shift money from checking and savings to accounts with investment income, study says

July 21, 2025

New research finds that more Americans are shifting their money from checking and savings accounts into financial vehicles that pay an investment income. The trend helps to explain the resilience of the U.S. economy after a bout of high inflation and recent uncertainty due to tariffs. The analysis by the JPMorganChase Institute examined the accounts of 4.7 million households. It found that people’s total cash reserves are increasing after including brokerage accounts, money market funds and certificates of deposit to assess people’s well-being. This helps to explain the strong consumer spending even though checking and savings account balances were below historical trends.

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Ranchers found guilty of animal mistreatment and illegal sales

July 21, 2025

MARTIN, S.D. – Two Bennett County ranchers were taken straight from a courtroom to a jail cell in a case

City Committee Celebrating Anniversary Of Landmark Disability Law With Community Resource Fair Event

July 21, 2025

City’s Disability Awareness/Accessibility Committee also observing 50th year of community advocacy RAPID CITY, SD—Food, vendors and entertainment are just some of

This photo provided by the San Jose Fire Department shows firefighters responding to a fire burning after a car crashed into a Post Office, early Sunday, July 20, 2025, in San Jose, Calif. (San Jose Fire Department via AP)

Suspect arrested after car crashes into post office and catches fire in San Jose, California

July 21, 2025

Authorities say a suspect was arrested after a car crashed into a post office in San Jose, California, causing the building to go up in flames. Police say the crash happened around 3 a.m. Sunday at the office in a strip mall south of downtown. No injuries were reported. About 50 firefighters took about an hour and a half to knock down the flames. Photos posted online by the fire department showed a charred car inside the heavily damaged building. No details about the suspect were immediately released, and a police dispatcher said federal postal inspectors would lead the investigation.

FILE - Detroit Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson runs a drill during an NFL football practice in Allen Park, Mich., May 30, 2025. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, file)

Call it a comeback! Hutchinson, McCaffrey, Prescott, McCarthy aiming to bounce back from injuries

July 21, 2025

Detroit Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson appeared to practice without any limitiations on Sunday morning, when Detroit kicked off training camp with its first practice. The only difference was a black sleeve that covered and supported much of his surgically repaired left leg. Hutchinson says he doesn’t think anybody in the game of football will ever be as grateful when I come back in that first game. San Francisco running back Christian McCaffrey, Dallas quarterback Dak Prescott and Minnesota quarterback J.J. McCarthy may beg to differ.

John Oliver and Fuss E. Mammoth, the Moon Mammoth mascot, are driven onto the field before a game between the Chesapeake Oyster Catchers and the Erie Moon Mammoths at UMPC Park in Erie, Pa., on Saturday, July 19, 2025. (AP Photo/Joe Reedy)

John Oliver’s Erie Moon Mammoths debut in front of a record crowd

July 21, 2025

John Oliver brought his quirky humor to minor league baseball with the debut of the Erie Moon Mammoths. The team, rebranded by Oliver’s “Last Week Tonight,” played its first game on Saturday night in front of a record crowd of 7,070. The idea began in May when Oliver invited teams to pitch why they deserved a rebrand. The Erie SeaWolves won and after weeks of planning, the Moon Mammoths, complete with a space-themed woolly mammoth mascot, were unveiled. Fans have embraced the eccentric team, with record merchandise sales and packed games. Oliver even threw the first pitch and joined the fun as a batboy.

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