August 27, 2025

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani throws to the plate during the first inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds, Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Shohei Ohtani gets more unpredictable with his pitches and earns his 1st win for the Dodgers

August 27, 2025

Shohei Ohtani’s reliance on his fastball caught up with him recently, making the Los Angeles Dodgers’ two-way superstar intent on changing his pitch mix. He had given up a combined nine runs and 14 hits in his two previous outings, a pair of Dodgers losses to the Los Angeles Angels, his former team, and the Colorado Rockies. Making his 11th start as he returns from elbow surgery two years ago, Ohtani struck out a season-high nine over five innings in a 5-1 victory against the Cincinnati Reds for his first win on the mound with the Dodgers. His previous pitching win came on Aug. 9, 2023, with the Angels against San Francisco.

Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi, third from left, scores a goal as Orlando City defender Robin Jansson, second from right, defends during the second half of a Leagues Cup semifinal soccer match, Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2025, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Lionel Messi scores twice as Inter Miami beats Orlando City 3-1 in Leagues Cup semis

August 27, 2025

Lionel Messi scored twice in his return and Inter Miami beat Orlando City 3-1 on Wednesday night to advance to the Leagues Cup Final. Inter Miami will be on the road to face the Seattle winner in the final Sunday. The Sounders beat the LA Galaxy 2-0 on the road later Wednesday. Messi was back for the second time in two weeks after a setback in his recovery from a hamstring injury. Marco Pašalić opened the scoring for Orlando just before halftime. Messi tied it in the 77th, converting from the penalty spot after Tadeo Allende was pulled down in the box. It was more Messi magic in the 88th when he combined with Jordi Alba to put Miami ahead.

FILE - A Burmese python is held during a safe capture demonstration on June 16, 2022, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File)

Robot rabbits the latest tool in Florida battle to control invasive Burmese pythons in Everglades

August 27, 2025

They look, move and even smell like the kind of furry Everglades marsh rabbit a Burmese python would love to eat. But these bunnies are robots meant to lure the giant invasive snakes out of their hiding spots. It’s the latest effort by the South Florida Water Management District to eliminate as many pythons are possible from the Everglades, where they are decimating native species with their voracious appetites. The robots are simple toy rabbits, retrofitted to have a heat signature, a bunny smell diffuser and natural movement. They are powered by solar panels and can be switched on and off remotely. They are placed in small pens monitored by a video camera that sends out a signal when a python is nearby.

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani works against a Cincinnati Reds batter during the first inning of a baseball game Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Shohei Ohtani gets first victory with Dodgers, striking out season-high 9 against Reds

August 27, 2025

Shohei Ohtani struck out a season-high nine in five innings for his first victory for the Dodgers as Los Angeles beat Cincinnati 5-1 on Wednesday night to become the first team to sweep the Reds this season. The Dodgers won their fourth straight game and extended their NL West lead to two games over San Diego. Ohtani (1-1) bounced back against the Reds in his 11th start of the season and first in which he went the minimum five innings to qualify for a win. The victory was his first since Aug. 9, 2023, with the Angels against San Francisco. The two-way star allowed one run and two hits while walking two. At the plate, he was 1 for 5 with a run.

Homicide Shooting on Watertown Street

August 27, 2025

RAPID CITY, S.D. – An adult male is dead following a shooting Wednesday evening at an apartment complex on East

New York Mets pitcher Nolan McLean throws during the second inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies, Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Pamela Smith)

McLean goes 8 innings as Mets blank Phillies 6-0 for 3-game sweep

August 27, 2025

Nolan McLean became the first New York Mets pitcher to win his first three major league starts, tossing eight magnificent innings in a 6-0 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies that completed a three-game sweep. Mark Vientos homered and drove in three runs as the resurgent Mets moved within four games of first-place Philadelphia in the NL East. They improved to 7-2 against the rival Phillies this year, clinching the season series and a potential postseason tiebreaker. The teams play a four-game series in Philadelphia from Sept. 8-11. The Mets are 8-3 since McLean made his debut Aug. 16 against Seattle.

New York Mets pitcher Nolan McLean reacts after defeating the Philadelphia Phillies during a baseball game, Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Pamela Smith)

Nolan McLean makes Mets history and continues to provide much-needed boost

August 27, 2025

Three games into his major league career, Nolan McLean has already accomplished something Tom Seaver, Dwight Gooden, Jacob deGrom or anyone else wearing a New York Mets uniform could not. McLean became the first Mets pitcher to win his first three MLB starts, tossing eight marvelous innings in a 6-0 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies that completed a three-game sweep. Facing the Phillies, who entered Wednesday with the second-best batting average in the majors, the 24-year-old right-hander allowed four hits and walked none with six strikeouts. He threw 95 pitches — just 55 through the first six innings.

Novak Djokovic, of Serbia, wipes sweat from his face between serves to Zachary Svajda, of the United States, during the second round of the U.S. Open tennis championships, Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

Novak Djokovic is trying to solve riddles at the US Open but is back in the 3rd round

August 27, 2025

Novak Djokovic says he is trying to solve riddles in his game at the U.S. Open. Even after dropping an opening set on Wednesday, Djokovic progressed to the third round. He improved to 36-0 across the first and second rounds in New York, a place he’s won four championships, by coming back to beat 145th-ranked American qualifier Zachary Svajda 6-7 (5), 6-3, 6-3, 6-1 at Arthur Ashe Stadium. This was Djokovic’s first tournament anywhere since losing to Jannik Sinner in the Wimbledon semifinals last month. Winners included both of last year’s runners-up — Jessica Pegula and Taylor Fritz — and 2021 champion Emma Raducanu. No. 12 seed Casper Ruud, the 2022 runner-up, lost to Raphael Collignon.

FILE - Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Travis Hunter makes a reception during the NFL football team's rookie minicamp, Saturday, May 10, 2025, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)

Jaguars rookie and new father Travis Hunter is ‘rolling full speed’ toward season opener

August 27, 2025

Jacksonville Jaguars general manager James Gladstone says two-way star and new father Travis Hunter is “rolling full speed” after missing the final two games of the preseason with an upper-body injury. Gladstone says the 2024 Heisman Trophy winner and the second pick in the NFL draft in April is good to go for the season opener against Carolina. The Jaguars have been taking a cautious approach with Hunter. He was injured during a scrimmage two weeks ago and sat out exhibitions against New Orleans and Miami. He posted a video titled “Dear Son” late Wednesday announcing the birth of his first child with wife Leanna Hunter.

FILE - Demonstrators sit in an intersection during a protest over the death of George Floyd, on May 30, 2020, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)

Jury awards more than $2 million to protester shot in face with nonlethal projectile

August 27, 2025

A jury has awarded at least $2.2 million to a protester who was shot in the face with a less-lethal munition by a Los Angeles sheriff’s deputy during a demonstration against police brutality in 2020. In the verdict last week, the jury found LA County liable for the injuries sustained by the man, Cellin Gluck, and determined that he suffered $3.5 million in damages. LA County lawyers said in a statement that because the jury found the county was not entirely at fault, the court would reduce the awards by 35%.

New A1C Health Screen Offered to Black Hills Blood Donors

August 27, 2025

RAPID CITY, S.D. – The nonprofit Vitalant is offering a free hemoglobin A1C test to all blood donors throughout September.

Residents from the Mount Pleasant neighborhood in Washington out in the street as Federal, and local law enforcement officer arrive to make arrest at a nearby apartment building, Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Collin Binkley)

In DC, a heated standoff between police, neighbors shows unease amid Trump’s law enforcement surge

August 27, 2025

A Washington, D.C. neighborhood on edge became the scene of an intense standoff as dozens of residents vented their outrage at police officers carrying out a drug arrest amid President Donald Trump’s law enforcement surge in the nation’s capital. Families and children were making their way to an elementary school in the Mount Pleasant neighborhood when local and federal police officers arrived at an apartment building blocks away from the school. Neighbors flooded the street and jeered at officers. It was one boil-over among many that have erupted across the city since Trump’s police takeover.

FILE - Taylor Swift gets a kiss from Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce as they arrive to watch play between Jannik Sinner, of Italy, and Taylor Fritz, of the United States, during the men's singles final of the U.S. Open tennis championships, Sept. 8, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II, File)

Dispatcher shakes it off after announcing Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s engagement over scanner

August 27, 2025

A day after Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announced their engagement, some wild details are emerging about how folks spread the news. A dispatcher in Michigan accidentally announced it over the police scanner. One major business broke the news over email, lightheartedly suggesting that workers check their social media feeds and debate potential wedding playlists. And oddsmakers are now taking bets on when and where the superstar singer and the star tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs will wed. Swifties can even bet on the flavor of the wedding cake.

FILE - The Louisiana state Capitol stands on April 4, 2023, in Baton Rouge, La. (AP Photo/Stephen Smith, File)

Louisiana urges Supreme Court to bar use of race in redistricting, in attack on Voting Rights Act

August 27, 2025

Louisiana has abandoned its defense of a political map that elected two Black members of Congress and instead called on the Supreme Court to reject any consideration of race in redistricting in a case that could bring major changes to the Voting Rights Act. Appealing to a conservative-dominated court that has been skeptical of the use of race, Louisiana on Wednesday advanced a position that could allow it and other Republican-led states in the South to draw new maps that eliminate virtually all majority Black districts, which have been Democratic strongholds, voting rights experts said. The state’s high court filing was in response to the justices’ call for new briefing and arguments in the Louisiana case, which they first heard earlier this year.

FILE - Visitors give commands to a robot at Nvidia's booth during the 3rd China International Supply Chain Expo at the China International Exhibition Center, in Beijing, July 18, 2025. (AP Photo/Mahesh Kumar A., File)

Nvidia’s AI chip sales surged again in latest quarter, but worries about a tech bubble persist

August 27, 2025

Nvidia’s sales of its artificial intelligence chipsets rose at a slower pace than analysts anticipated during the company’s latest quarter, a letdown likely to stoke worries that technology’s latest craze has been fool’s gold. The results announced Wednesday were hotly anticipated because Nvidia has emerged as a bellwether of a two-year-old AI boom that has propelled the stock market to record heights. Although Nvidia’s second-quarter profit and total revenue were higher than analysts forecast, sales in the company division responsible for its AI chips were slightly below projections. Nvidia’s stock slid 3% in extended trading.

Cardi B testifies she didn’t touch security guard who’s suing her alleging assault

August 27, 2025

Cardi B has testified in a Los Angeles County court, denying allegations that she injured a security guard during her first pregnancy. The rapper says she didn’t touch Emani Ellis, who claims Cardi cut her face with a fingernail and spat on her. Cardi admitted to being angry during the heated argument because she believed Ellis was outing a pregnancy that was still a secret, but insisted it never turned physical. The incident occurred in February 2018 when Cardi was four months pregnant with her first child with rapper Offset. A receptionist from the doctor’s office supported Cardi’s account, saying she saw no physical fighting.

FILE - Crosses are surrounded by flowers and other mementos at a memorial, June 9, 2022, for the victims of a shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File)

Uvalde school didn’t release most of its shooting-related documents but says it was a mistake

August 27, 2025

The Uvalde school district released only a small fraction of the documents it said would be made public related to the 2022 Robb Elementary School massacre. District officials in the small Texas town said this week it’s an honest mistake they’re fixing. The Uvalde school district released thousands of pages earlier this month following years of litigation to withhold documents connected to one of the deadliest classroom attacks in U.S. history. The existence of still more unreleased material was revealed during a meeting Monday. About 26,000 more pages of documents and 8,600 more emails are set to be released over the next seven days.

New Book Story Time This Saturday at Rapid City Public Library

August 27, 2025

RAPID CITY, S.D. – The Rapid City Public Library is set to host a special story time event with local

Cancellation of solar energy grants is ‘another broken promise’ for tribes, recipient says

August 27, 2025

Solar panels are installed at a private residence on the Pine Ridge Reservation in southwestern South Dakota in late 2024.

YouTube TV reaches ‘short-term extension’ in dispute with Fox, warding off immediate disruptions

August 27, 2025

YouTube TV has reached a short-term extension in its contract dispute with Fox. This means subscribers won’t face immediate disruptions of Fox channels. The original deadline was Wednesday afternoon, with the streamer previously warning that networks like Fox Sports and News could become unavailable if the two sides didn’t reach a new deal by 5 p.m. ET. YouTube announced the extension shortly after the deadline, and maintained that it was still working towards an agreement. Fox confirmed the extension. It was not immediately clear how long the extension would be.

CDC director ousted less than a month after confirmation

August 27, 2025

Susan Monarez, director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, testifies during her confirmation hearing before the Senate Committee

FILE - The Colorado River cuts through Black Canyon, June 6, 2023, near White Hills, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York, File)

The Colorado River is in trouble. Some groups want the government to step up

August 27, 2025

A group of environmental advocates earlier this year sent a petition to the federal government with a simple, seemingly obvious message: Ensure that water from the imperiled Colorado River is only being delivered for reasonable and beneficial uses. The petition calls on the Bureau of Reclamation to curb wasteful use in agriculture, which receives the largest amount of water, in an effort to address the river’s serious water shortages caused by overuse, drought and rising temperatures. But the agency doesn’t clearly define what reasonable and beneficial use means, and farmers argue any water delivered to grow food is inherently beneficial. Some worry that water cuts or withholdings could trigger food shortages and bring economic hardship.

Masters of the Slung Load: SURF Riggers Keep Science Moving Underground

August 27, 2025

LEAD, S.D. – At the Sanford Underground Research Facility (SURF), some of the most critical work never makes headlines. Deep below the Black Hills, master riggers oversee the precise and high-stakes process of moving heavy equipment and scientific instruments between the surface and 4,850 feet underground. The job is known as “slinging equipment,” where anything […]

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson Sr. reacts during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)

Colts GM believes QB Anthony Richardson will still be a part of team’s future

August 27, 2025

Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard still believes Anthony Richardson will be part of the franchise’s long-term future. In fact, he still considers Richardson a potential franchise quarterback. Eight days after coach Shane Steichen announced that Daniel Jones had won the starting job for Indy’s season opener against Miami, Ballard insisted on Wednesday the franchise hasn’t turned the page on Richardson. Ballard says Richardson is still capable of realizing the potential the Colts saw when they selected him No. 4 overall in the 2023 draft.

FILE - International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General, Rafael Grossi, addresses the media after arriving at the Vienna International Airport in Schwechat, Austria, May 7, 2024. (AP Photo/Heinz-Peter Bader, File)

IAEA chief says Iran’s cooperation with inspectors is a ‘work in progress’ as sanctions loom

August 27, 2025

The head of the U.N.’s nuclear watchdog has warned that the agency is not yet satisfied with Iran’s cooperation with international inspectors. The warning comes as European leaders appear poised to reimpose sanctions on Tehran after a series of last-minute meetings failed to reach a diplomatic resolution on its nuclear program. International Atomic Energy Agency Director General Rafael Grossi tells The Associated Press on Wednesday that despite Iran allowing its inspectors back in for the first time since the 12-day Iran-Israel war in June, regaining access to crucial nuclear facilities is still “a work in progress.” Iran has until Aug. 31 to satisfy European concerns as a possible “snapback” of U.N. sanctions looms.

Fulton County Commissioner Dana Barrett (right) speaks outside the Fulton County courthouse in Atlanta on Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2025, while her colleague, Commissioner Mo Ivory, looks on. (AP Photo/Kate Brumback)

Georgia’s Fulton County fined $10,000 a day for not appointing Republican election board nominees

August 27, 2025

A judge has ruled that Georgia’s Fulton County must pay $10,000 daily until it appoints two Republican nominees to its election board. Superior Court Judge David Emerson found the county’s Board of Commissioners in contempt for not complying with an earlier order to appoint the nominees. The fine begins Friday. The county’s Democratic commissioners had refused to approve the nominees, citing concerns about their suitability. The Republican Party sued, arguing the law requires the appointments. The judge agreed, stating the commissioners lack discretion to reject qualified nominees.

Police Update Public on Continuing Manhunt, Investigation on Homicide

August 27, 2025

RAPID CITY, SD — Today at 1:30pm in a joint press conference Rapid City Police and the Pennington County Sheriff’s

FILE - Minnesota Vikings wide receivers Adam Thielen, left, and Justin Jefferson (18) watch from the sideline during the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson, File)

Vikings bring back veteran Adam Thielen for WR depth in trade with the Panthers

August 27, 2025

The Minnesota Vikings have reacquired veteran wide receiver Adam Thielen from the Carolina Panthers. The Vikings traded draft picks for Thielen, who has the third-most catches in franchise history. The team needed more depth after losing Rondale Moore to a season-ending knee injury and Jordan Addison to a three-game suspension. Thielen is a native of Detroit Lakes, Minnesota. He became a success story after starting in 2013 as an undrafted player. He made two Pro Bowls with the Vikings. The 35-year-old still lives in Minnesota and has worked out with new Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy over the past two summers.

President Donald Trump speaks during a cabinet meeting, Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025, at the White House in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)

Trump’s administration again appeals to the Supreme Court over his foreign aid funding freeze

August 27, 2025

President Donald Trump’s administration is appealing to the Supreme Court again in its bid to keep billions of dollars in foreign aid funding frozen. The Justice Department asked for quick intervention Wednesday to halt lower court decisions keeping the money flowing, including for global health and HIV and AIDS programs. The justices rebuffed the Trump administration in the case earlier this year. The Republican administration says the funding at issue includes about $12 billion that would need to be spent by Sept. 30 if the lower court orders stand. Trump has portrayed the foreign aid as wasteful spending that does not align with his foreign policy goals.

New York Yankees' Aaron Judge hits a two-run home run during the third inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)

Yankees hit 4 home runs in a 9-run inning to rout Nationals 11-2

August 27, 2025

Aaron Judge hit a two-run homer and Cody Bellinger homered on the next pitch as the New York Yankees went deep four times and scored nine runs in the third inning of an 11-2 rout of the Washington Nationals. Max Fried took a no-hit bid into the sixth before allowing three straight hits on Wednesday. He allowed one run and four hits in seven innings for his longest start since June 25. Judge hit a two-run homer in center field and Bellinger followed with a drive into the Yankees’ bullpen in right-center. Ryan McMahon and Ben Rice also homered in the third.

Armed National Guard soldiers from West Virginia patrol the Mall near the Capitol in Washington, as part of President Donald Trump's order to impose federal law enforcement in the District of Columbia, Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

What Americans think about Trump’s handling of crime, according to a new poll

August 27, 2025

A new poll shows handling crime is now a relative strength for President Donald Trump. The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research survey finds Americans are generally not happy about the Republican president’s handling of issues like immigration and the economy but are more positive about his tough-on-crime approach. The vast majority of Americans see crime as a “major problem” in large cities. It’s a concern Trump has seized on as he has deployed the National Guard to Washington and threatened to expand that model to other cities. Despite that perception, data shows violent crime in Washington is at a 30-year low.

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice (4) reacts during warm ups before an NFL preseason football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Friday, Aug. 15, 2025, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Chiefs receiver Rashee Rice is suspended 6 games by NFL, beginning with opener next week in Brazil

August 27, 2025

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice has been suspended for six games for violating the NFL’s personal conduct policy. The suspension follows his guilty plea to two third-degree felony charges related to a March 2024 crash in Dallas. The NFL’s decision comes after an internal investigation and voids a scheduled hearing. Rice will miss several high-profile games, including the season opener against the Chargers in Brazil and a Super Bowl rematch with the Eagles. He will be eligible to return on Oct. 19 when Kansas City faces the Raiders.

Denny Hamlin waves to fans during driver introductions before the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Daytona International Speedway, Aug. 23, 2025, in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Hamlin’s Cup title quest begins as antitrust battle with NASCAR heats up

August 27, 2025

Denny Hamlin, known for his Daytona 500 wins, is eyeing a Cup Series championship as the season kicks off at Darlington Raceway. This comes amid a legal battle involving 23XI Racing, the team he co-owns with Michael Jordan. Hamlin and 23XI are challenging NASCAR over its charter system, claiming unfair treatment. Despite the tension, Hamlin believes he and his team receive fair treatment at the track. He remains focused on winning the championship. Teammates Tyler Reddick and Bubba Wallace also insist NASCAR officials treat them equally, despite the ongoing lawsuit.

FILE - Floodwaters from Hurricane Katrina fill the streets of New Orleans, Sept. 1, 2005. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, Pool, File)

AP reporters reflect on Hurricane Katrina, 20 years later

August 27, 2025

Hurricane Katrina was a major storm when it made landfall in New Orleans in August 2005. It claimed more than 1,400 lives, destroyed entire neighborhoods and caused $151 billion in damage. The disaster changed how emergency response is handled in the United States. On an episode of “The Story Behind the AP Story,” journalists reflect on the atmosphere in the city before the storm and how they covered it. Retired Associated Press journalist Chevel Johnson Rodrigue recalls the eerie calm before the storm. AP photographer Alex Brandon shares his experience working with the New Orleans Police SWAT team during the hurricane.

Tribal radio stations wait on $9M pledged in handshake deal by senator from SD

August 27, 2025

U.S. Sen. Mike Rounds (center) and tribal leaders speak to the media after a public safety roundtable on Aug. 14,

Cleveland Guardians' Steven Kwan hits a single during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Dermer)

Good wood: MLB hitters cutting down on strikeouts, even in age of increased velocity

August 27, 2025

Major League Baseball’s hitters are starting to win a few more battles against their hard-throwing pitcher counterparts. Hits could outpace strikeouts in big league games for the first time since 2017. MLB teams are averaging exactly 8.28 hits and strikeouts per game through Aug. 26 and league-wide batting average is up slightly to .246. Managers and players said hitters are starting to adjust in the face of increased velocity, coming to the plate with a better two-strike approach. Technology has also played a factor, with new pitching machines better able to mimic the high-speed, high-spin deliveries.

Judge questions if Spanish-language journalist can stay in immigration detention without charges

August 27, 2025

A federal judge is questioning whether a Spanish-language journalist arrested at a June protest can remain in immigration detention after charges against him were dropped. Attorneys for journalist Mario Guevara told a federal magistrate judge in Georgia on Wednesday that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is keeping Mario Guevara in custody because he’s a journalist who frequently records and livestreams activities of ICE agents and other law officers. They are calling for Guevara’s immediate release. Attorneys for the U.S. government argue that ICE has wide discretion to detain Guevara because the El Salvador native is deportable. U.S. Magistrate Judge Benjamin Cheesbro hasn’t ruled yet.

Jack Draper, of Great Britain, returns a shot to Federico Agustin Gomez, of Argentina, during the first round of the US Open tennis championships, Monday, Aug. 25, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

No. 5 seed Jack Draper withdraws from the US Open with an injury

August 27, 2025

Jack Draper, a U.S. Open semifinalist in 2024 and the No. 5 seed this year, has withdrawn from the tournament with an injury. He was scheduled for a second-round match against Zizou Bergs, who advanced to the third round by walkover. Draper hadn’t played since a second-round loss at Wimbledon and the left-hander said before singles play began in this tournament that he had been battling a painful bone bruise in his upper arm that bothered him when he hit serves or forehands. He then beat a qualifier in his first-round match on Monday, saying afterward that he wasn’t able to serve with his normal power.

Novak Djokovic, of Serbia, reacts to the crowd after defeating Zachary Svajda, of the United States, during the second round of the U.S. Open tennis championships, Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

Novak Djokovic drops 1st set to a qualifier but advances to 3rd round of US Open

August 27, 2025

Novak Djokovic overcame a slow start to beat Zachary Svajda, remaining unbeaten for his career in the first two rounds of the U.S. Open. Djokovic appeared to be laboring physically early in the match Wednesday, as he was at times in his first-round victory. But after getting broken to fall behind 3-1 in the third set, he finally began looking like the player who has won a men’s-record 24 Grand Slam titles, including four of them in New York. The No. 7-seeded Djokovic won the next eight games against the American qualifier. The 38-year-old Djokovic has reached the third round in all 19 appearances in New York.

Ford recalls more than 355,000 pickup trucks over instrument display failure on the dashboard

August 27, 2025

Ford is recalling more than 355,000 of its pickup trucks across the U.S. because of an instrument panel display failure that’s resulted in critical information, like warning lights and vehicle speed, not showing up on the dashboard. The recall covers certain Ford F-150s from the 2025 model year — as well as other Ford “Super Duty” trucks, including 2025-2026 F-550 SD, F-450 SD, F-350 SD and F-250 SDs. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says the instrument panel cluster can fail at startup, leaving drivers without critical information. Ford is offering a free software update to fix the problem.

Audit finds instability in MT program that monitors medical providers with substance use disorders

August 27, 2025

A Montana audit found a two-year transition between contractors tasked with monitoring Montana medical providers with substance use disorders or mental illnesses may have allowed some of those professionals to practice without oversight. The audit said the turmoil also undermined the trust of the dozens of nurses, doctors, dentists and pharmacists who were being monitored. The labor department said there was no basis for the conclusion that more than two dozen participants were unaccounted for during the transition. However, labor department employees told auditors that when one provider lost its contract, it did not turn over all its records and documentation. Some participants say the current monitors aren’t responding to their concerns.

New FAFSA form to be ready by Oct. 1, Education secretary says

August 27, 2025

The updated Free Application for Federal Student Aid for the 2026-2027 school year will launch for all students by Oct.

Rapid City Offices to Close for Labor Day

August 27, 2025

RAPID CITY- City of Rapid City offices will be closed on Monday, Sept. 1, in observance of the Labor Day

Rapid City cuts ribbon on new Shepherd Hills Regional Water Booster Pump Station

August 27, 2025

RAPID CITY, S.D. — Rapid City Mayor Jason Salamun was joined by community and development officials Tuesday at the

FILE - DNC Chairman Ken Martin speaks during a news conference in Aurora, Ill., Aug 5, 2025. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley, File)

Democrats eye new presidential primary calendar in 2028, with South Carolina’s top spot in jeopardy

August 27, 2025

The Democratic National Committee is seriously considering scrambling the party’s next presidential primary calendar. And South Carolina, the state that hosted the Democrats’ first-in-the-nation contest in 2024, is far from a lock to go first. That’s according to several members of the DNC’s new leadership team, including Chair Ken Martin. He said the DNC would not simply “rubber stamp” the 2024 calendar. The order of each party’s state-by-state presidential nomination process has major implications for the economies of the states involved, the candidates and ultimately the nation. The same states — Iowa, New Hampshire, South Carolina and Nevada — have dominated the process for decades.

Kirkus Prize finalists include Angela Flournoy, Kiran Desai and Megha Majumdar

August 27, 2025

Novels by Angela Flournoy, Kiran Desai and Megha Majumdar, along with a memoir by Arundhati Roy, are finalists for the Kirkus Prize. The award offers a $50,000 cash prize for winners in fiction, nonfiction and young readers’ literature. Kirkus announced six nominees in each category on Wednesday. Desai’s novel is also shortlisted for the Booker Prize. Flournoy’s and Majumdar’s novels are their first releases in years. Other finalists include works by Allegra Goodman, Lucas Schafer and David Szalay. Winners will be announced on Oct. 8.

One Year Later, Fatal Collision Survivor Shows Thanks To First Responders

August 27, 2025

RAPID CITY, SD — April 9th of 2024 may have been a normal day for most, but for then 20-year-old

RapidRide Sees Significant Increase In Youth Ridership On First Day Of School

August 27, 2025

RAPID CITY, S.D.- The first day of school for the new academic year saw increased numbers of youth taking RapidRide

FILE - Nebraska quarterback Dylan Raiola (15) throws a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Wisconsin, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, in Lincoln, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz, File)

As business of college football booms, the Chiefs bet big on Nebraska-Cincinnati game in Kansas City

August 27, 2025

Cincinnati has agreed to play a home game against Nebraska in Kansas City, Missouri, mainly for financial reasons. The game, originally planned for Indianapolis, was postponed due to the pandemic. Now, with NIL deals reshaping college sports, the Kansas City Chiefs’ president, Mark Donovan, saw an opportunity. He offered Cincinnati more money to host the game at Arrowhead Stadium. Nebraska fans have quickly bought tickets, and the event has attracted sponsorship. The Chiefs aim to create a memorable event, potentially influencing future stadium decisions and showcasing their ability to host major events.

Jaguars acquire receiver Tim Patrick from Lions for a sixth-round draft pick in 2026

August 27, 2025

The Jacksonville Jaguars are acquiring wide receiver Tim Patrick from Detroit for a sixth-round draft pick in 2026. The 31-year-old Patrick just needs to pass a physical for it to be official. Patrick missed all of 2022 and 2023 because of injuries but bounced back last season. He played 16 games for the Lions and finished with 33 receptions for 394 yards and three touchdowns. The Jaguars expect him to become their No. 5 receiver. They had been looking for a bigger receiver who could block on the perimeter and play special teams. Jacksonville waived receiver Austin Trammell to make room for Patrick on its roster.

FILE - Florida Panthers President & CEO Matt Caldwell announces a new naming rights deal, Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2023, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee, file)

Matthew Caldwell leaving Cup champion Panthers, becoming CEO of Timberwolves and Lynx

August 27, 2025

Matthew Caldwell is stepping down as the business operations president of the two-time defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers and accepting a 10-year deal as CEO of the NBA’s Minnesota Timberwolves and WNBA’s Minnesota Lynx. The teams announced the deal on Wednesday. Caldwell will begin overseeing “day-to-day business operations and high-level strategic initiatives for the Timberwolves, Lynx, and (the G League’s) Iowa Wolves” on Sept. 2.

Immigrant rights advocates monitor a webcam available to the public showing a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement flight departing from King County International Airport-Boeing Field, Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2025, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

US deportation flights hit record highs as carriers try to hide the planes, advocates say

August 27, 2025

As Immigration and Customs Enforcement deportation flights reach record highs, the airlines running the trips have taken steps to make it more difficult to track the planes used to carry shackled people across the country and around the world. That’s according to independent groups monitoring the flights. In recent months, ICE Air contractors started using dummy call signs for the planes in the air and are hiding their tail numbers so they can’t be located on public tracking websites. Once on the ground, the planes are parked behind buildings so the migrants can’t be seen arriving or boarding. Despite these obstacles, dedicated immigrant rights advocates have created ways to follow ICE flights using shared information and crowdsourced data from radio signals.

PUC approves filing fees for company looking to build Philip area wind farm

August 27, 2025

PIERRE, S.D. – The South Dakota Public Utilities Commission has approved assessing filing fees to a Colorado company looking to build a wind farm north of Philip in Haakon County. […]

Rapid City Arts Council names Travis Dewes as new executive director

August 27, 2025

RAPID CITY, S.D. — The Rapid City Arts Council has named Travis Dewes as its new executive director, ushering in a new chapter of leadership for one of the Black Hills’ most prominent arts organizations. Dewes, a Rapid City native, most recently served as cultural programs manager at The Indian Museum of North America at […]

Scooper Soccer earns first wins of season vs Belle Fourche

August 27, 2025

STURGIS, S.D. – In high school soccer Tuesday, the Sturgis Scooper girls and boys soccer teams earned their first wins

Tuesday, August 26th, South Dakota Prep Volleyball Scoreboard

August 27, 2025

UNDATED – The 2025 South Dakota Prep Volleyball Season opened Tuesday. Here are scores from across the state. Aberdeen Central def. Brookings, 20-25, 20-25, 25-17, 25-17, 15-7 Bridgewater-Emery def. McCook […]

High School Golf – area teams compete at Pierre Invite

August 27, 2025

PIERRE, S.D. – Several area teams participated in the Pierre Invite Golf Tournament on Tuesday. The tournament was won by Watertown, who finished with a low score of 290. Brandon […]

Republican leader’s call to civil war shows extent of South Dakota’s conspiracy infection

August 27, 2025

State Rep. Brandei Schaefbauer, R-Aberdeen, speaks on the South Dakota House floor on Jan. 17, 2024. (Makenzie Huber/South Dakota Searchlight)

Carlos Alcaraz, of Spain, returns a shot to Reilly Opelka, of the United States, during the first round of the U.S. Open tennis championships, Monday, Aug. 25, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

US Open tennis champs Alcaraz, Federer and Nadal love golf. Golfers say the tennis stars have game

August 27, 2025

Carlos Alcaraz used his racket to pantomime using a club on the course after his first victory at this year’s U.S. Open. Perhaps that was a nod to one of the fans in the stands at Arthur Ashe Stadium, golf star Rory McIlroy. Plenty of athletes eyeing a trophy on the hard courts of New York, including the man Alcaraz beat in the 2022 final, Casper Ruud, and 2024 runner-up Jessica Pegula, are swapping fuzzy yellow tennis balls for dimpled white golf balls as a way to relax. So are past greats such as Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal.

Pac-12 secures extension of TV deal with The CW for football and basketball

August 27, 2025

The Pac-12 Conference extended its media contract with The CW Network in a deal that calls for the network to carry 13 regular-season football games, a combined 50 men’s and women’s basketball games and the women’s hoops title game. The contract will begin in the 2026-27 season, when the Pac-12 adds six schools, and run through 2030-31. It extends a partnership that began last football season with the network carrying games involving Oregon State and Washington State, the two schools that remained in the league after a huge round of realignment in 2023.

August 27, 2025.

Finance.