October 17, 2025

The Las Vegas Aces celebrate during a rally to celebrate the team's WNBA championship Friday, Oct. 17, 2025, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Candice Ward)

Aces celebrate third WNBA championship in 4 years with parade on Las Vegas Boulevard

October 17, 2025

Eight years to the day the WNBA and NBA Board of Governors confirmed the relocation of the San Antonio Stars to Las Vegas, the Aces celebrated their third championship in four years with a parade down the famed Strip. Led by a group of classic low-rider automobiles showing off their hydraulics, five double-deck buses traveled from Tropicana Boulevard down Las Vegas Boulevard, the last one carrying the Aces, who threw streamers and confetti to the thousands of fans who began showing up four hours before the start of the parade. The Aces overcame a 14-14 start to the season and a pair of rugged playoff series before sweeping the Phoenix Mercury in the finals.

Utah Mammoth center Liam O'Brien (38) celebrates the goal with left wing Brandon Tanev (13) against San Jose Sharks during the second period of an NHL hockey game Friday, Oct. 17, 2025, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Melissa Majchrzak)

Schmaltz gets second career hat trick for first three goals of season as Mammoth beat Sharks 6-3

October 17, 2025

Nick Schmaltz came into the night scoreless over the Utah Mammoth’s first four games this season. He broke through in a big way Friday night against the San Jose Sharks. Schmaltz had three goals and an assist, and the Mammoth beat the Sharks 6-3 on Friday night for their third win in four games. Schmaltz scored his first 9:39 into the first period as he converted a one-timer off a pass from Logan Cooley on the inside edge of the right circle on a 5-on-3 power play. Schmaltz got his second of the night less than four minutes later as he got a pass from Clayton Keller and turning and firing a shot into the top left corner. He finished off his second career hat trick 54 seconds into third for a 4-2 lead.

Former Vice President Kamala Harris greets people before she speaks, Friday, Oct. 17, 2025, in Birmingham, Ala. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

In AP interview, Harris says Democrats ‘are standing up for working people’ in government shutdown

October 17, 2025

Kamala Harris sounds like a party elder and a future candidate at the same time. In an interview Friday with The Associated Press, the former vice president says she’s staying in touch with Democrats on Capitol Hill and urging them to stand strong during the government shutdown. But she’s also offering plenty of ideas about the future of the Democratic Party — and making clear she is part of it in some capacity. She has not ruled out running again in 2028. But she says that Democrats have a deep bench of leaders and potential presidential candidates. She cautioned against Democrats pining after “the one” party savior and called on them to let many voices be heard.

Voting rights activists gather outside the Supreme Court in Washington, early Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025, as the justices prepare to take up a major Republican-led challenge to the Voting Rights Act, the centerpiece legislation of the Civil Rights Movement. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)

After Voting Rights Act case arguments, concerns over diminished minority representation rise

October 17, 2025

Black lawmakers and voting rights advocates are expressing concern about a potential decline in minority political representation following oral arguments in a Supreme Court case. The justices may be set to rule a key part of the Voting Rights Act unconstitutional. Since the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, which bans a range of discriminatory voting practices by state and local governments and individuals, communities of color have turned longtime movements into direct political representation—and power. Lawmakers elected as a direct result of Voting Rights Act-enabled legislative districts — many in the Congressional Black Caucus — have often served as voices in state legislatures and Congress for once-overlooked interests.

FILE - Demonstrators take part in the "No Kings" protest, June 14, 2025, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane, File)

‘No Kings’ protests against Trump planned nationwide, in what the GOP calls ‘hate America’ rallies

October 17, 2025

Protesting the direction of the country under President Donald Trump, people will gather Saturday in the nation’s capital and communities across the U.S. They’re holding “No Kings” demonstrations, or what the president’s Republican Party is calling “Hate America” rallies. This is the third mass mobilization since Trump’s return to the White House and it’s expected to be the largest. It comes against the backdrop of a government shutdown that not only has closed federal programs and services, but is testing the core balance of power as organizers warn of a slide toward American authoritarianism. Trump himself is away from Washington at his Mar-a-Lago home in Florida.

Arrows Quick Start Stuns Scoopers

October 17, 2025

WATERTOWN, SD – The Watertown Arrows jumped out to a 22–0 halftime lead and never looked back, beating the Sturgis

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Roki Sasaki and catcher Will Smith celebrates their win against the Milwaukee Brewers in Game 4 of baseball's National League Championship Series, Friday, Oct. 17, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Shohei Ohtani hits 3 homers, dominates on mound in Dodgers’ clinching 5-1 NLCS win over Brewers

October 17, 2025

Shohei Ohtani has propelled the Los Angeles Dodgers back to the World Series with a two-way performance for the ages. Ohtani hit three mammoth home runs and pitched scoreless, two-hit ball into the seventh inning, and the Dodgers swept the Milwaukee Brewers out of the NL Championship Series with a 5-1 victory in Game 4. The Dodgers will have a chance to be baseball’s first repeat World Series champions in a quarter-century after this mind-blowing night for the three-time MVP Ohtani.

Minnesota defensive lineman Anthony Smith, right, sacks Nebraska quarterback Dylan Raiola (15) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Friday, Oct. 17, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Ellen Schmidt)

Minnesota beats No. 25 Nebraska 24-6, sacking Dylan Raiola 9 times

October 17, 2025

Darius Taylor ran for 148 yards and a touchdown, Drake Lindsey completed 16 of 20 passes for 153 yards and a score and Minnesota sacked quarterback Dylan Raiola nine times in a 24-6 victory over No. 25 Nebraska on Friday night. The Gophers (5-2, 3-1 Big Ten) have won six straight against the Cornhuskers (5-2, 2-2). Minnesota coach P.J. Fleck improved to 7-1 against Nebraska, which hasn’t won in Minneapolis since 2015. Raiola completed 17 of 25 passes for 177 yards for the Huskers, who spent part of a short week addressing rumors of coach Matt Rhule’s candidacy for the vacant Penn State job. Anthony Smith and Karter Menz each had 2 1/2 sacks for Minnesota.

Seattle Mariners' Eugenio Suárez reacts after Game 5 of baseball's American League Championship Series against the Toronto Blue Jays, Friday, Oct. 17, 2025, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Mariners a win from first World Series, beat Blue Jays behind Suárez’s grand slam for 3-2 ALCS lead

October 17, 2025

Eugenio Suárez hit a go-ahead grand slam after Cal Raleigh’s tying drive in a five-run eighth inning, giving the Seattle Mariners a 6-2 win over the Toronto Blue Jays and a 3-2 AL Championship Series lead. Suárez also homered in the second inning for Seattle’s first run. The Mariners became the first home team to win in the series and moved within a victory of the first World Series trip for a franchise that started play in 1977. Game 6 is at Toronto on Sunday night.

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) celebrates his goal with teammates during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Minnesota Wild, Friday, Oct. 17, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Alex Ovechkin’s first goal of the season brings him within 2 of the 900 mark for his career

October 17, 2025

Alex Ovechkin scored his first goal of the season, moving to within two of 900 for his career and helping the Washington Capitals to a 5-1 victory over the Minnesota Wild. Ovechkin went without a goal in the season’s first four games — not a crisis but a longer dry spell than he had at any time last season. He scored 44 times in 2024-25 and eventually broke Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record with No. 895. Now that number is up to 898.

Louisville wide receiver Chris Bell (0) runs for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Miami, Friday, Oct. 17, 2025, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Michael Laughlin)

Louisville intercepts 4 of Beck’s passes, tops No. 2 Miami 24-21 to end Hurricanes’ home streak

October 17, 2025

Louisville has pulled off a stunning victory against the second-ranked Miami Hurricanes, winning 24-21 on Friday night. Miller Moss threw two touchdown passes and rushed for another score. Louisville intercepted four of Miami star Carson Beck’s passes, the last with the Hurricanes in field-goal range in the final minute. The Cardinals took an early 14-0 lead and never trailed. They also snapped Miami’s 10-game home winning streak. Louisville’s defense held Miami to just 63 rushing yards. The Cardinals had been 0-18 against Top 10 teams in true road games before this win. This victory could propel Louisville into the AP Top 25 rankings Sunday.

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin looks on during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Minnesota Wild, Friday, Oct. 17, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Ovechkin scores 898th goal as Capitals top Wild 5-1 for their 4th straight victory

October 17, 2025

Alex Ovechkin scored for the first time this season, Dylan Strome added a pair of goals and the Washington Capitals beat the Minnesota Wild 5-1 for their fourth straight victory. Ovechkin’s third-period shot pinged off the left post and in, and the crowd roared its approval when the counter above one corner of the ice was flipped over to 898, his new career total. The NHL career leader in goals also had an assist as part of a dominant showing at home for Washington. Logan Thompson allowed only ex-Capital Marcus Johansson’s tally in the second. That tied the game at 1, but Aliaksei Protas answered 31 seconds later.

First Republican enters race for governor of New Mexico in 2026 as Democrat terms out of office

October 17, 2025

New Mexico has its first Republican contender for governor ahead of the 2026 elections, as the three-term city mayor of fast-growing Rio Rancho launched his campaign. Gregg Hull on Friday outlined priorities, including greater state investments in the health care workforce and roadways, in pursuing the Republican nomination ahead of an open race for governor. He also described a “zero-tolerance” approach to crime that would revisit the state’s bail reforms. New Mexico has alternated between Democratic and Republican governors since the early 1980s. Trump lost the presidential vote three times in New Mexico, but he gained ground in 2024.

Alley Mills wins second Daytime Emmy for ‘General Hospital’ role

October 17, 2025

Alley Mills has won her second Daytime Emmy award as a guest performer in a daytime drama. Mills was honored for her role as Heather Webber on ABC’s “General Hospital.” The 74-year-old actress is best known for playing the mom on “The Wonder Years.” “General Hospital” also won for its writing team. First-time nominee Susan Walters of “The Young and the Restless” won supporting actress honors. “The Young and the Restless” came in with a leading 19 nominations at the 52nd annual show.

Marine One with President Donald Trump on board departs from the South Lawn of the White House, Friday, Oct. 17, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

White House joins Bluesky and immediately trolls Trump opponents

October 17, 2025

The White House has joined Bluesky, the social media platform of choice of many in the left-leaning online world. In its inaugural post, the White House account offered a sizzle reel of the administration’s memes, trolls and messages from President Donald Trump’s nine months since returning to office. Disgruntled X users began flocking to Bluesky after billionaire Elon Musk took over Twitter (now known as X) in 2022, and the platform reported a surge in new users late last year. It remains small compared to more established online spaces such as X, but it has emerged as an alternative for those looking for a different mood.

FILE - A pair of sea otters swim at the Monterey Bay Aquarium in Monterey, Calif., March 26, 2018. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg, File)

A T-shirt worn by Taylor Swift sparks a $2M windfall for sea otters

October 17, 2025

A Northern California aquarium has raised more than $2 million for sea otter conservation in just two days. All it took was Taylor Swift wearing a vintage T-shirt. She wore a vintage Monterey Bay Aquarium otter conservation T-shirt, sparking a fan frenzy to buy the shirt. The aquarium re-released the shirt Thursday to raise $1.3 million for sea otter conservation. They surpassed the goal in less than eight hours, and raised more than $2 million by Friday afternoon. The T-shirt was last produced in the 1990s, and how Swift acquired it remains a mystery. The aquarium and the T-shirt company are thrilled by the unexpected support for ocean conservation.

Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid (21) goes up for a shot past Minnesota Timberwolves' Joan Beringer (19) during the first half of an preseason NBA basketball game Friday, Oct. 17, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Joel Embiid returns to action for 76ers in preseason finale, first game in nearly 8 months

October 17, 2025

Joel Embiid has returned to the court for the Philadelphia 76ers in their preseason finale against the Minnesota Timberwolves. This marks his first game action in nearly eight months. Embiid was limited to 19 games last season due to injuries. On Friday, he played short stints, starting with about six minutes in the first quarter and three minutes in the second. Embiid attempted a three-pointer just seven seconds into the game. He last played on February 22 and missed the first nine games of the 2024-25 season. The 76ers struggled last season, finishing with a 24-58 record.

Detroit Airport asks TSA to stop playing Noem video faulting Democrats for government shutdown

October 17, 2025

Wayne County Airport Authority sign informing travelers it is not associated with a video being played by the Transportation Security

No Kings day expected to draw millions for anti-Trump mass protests

October 17, 2025

Participants joined the No Kings rally in Fargo, North Dakota, on June 14, 2025. (Photo by Erin Hemme Froslie/North Dakota

Michelle Dixon, of Laingsburg, holds her dog Abu, who is dressed as singer Elvis Presley, during an event for dog trick-or-treating, Friday, Oct. 17, 2025, in Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)

Dozens of costumed canines get their chance to trick-or-treating at Howloween event in Michigan

October 17, 2025

Dogs dressed up as everything from Elvis Presley to Scooby Doo’s Mystery Machine went trick-or-treating in Michigan. It was part of the annual Howloween event organized by a local pet store. The costumed canines made a loop through Lansing’s Old Town arts district, stopping outside restaurants, gift shops and jewelry stores, where owners were waiting to provide treats and a scratch behind the ears. The event is organized each year by Preuss Pets, an Old Town fixture. The number of dogs is capped at 200, and they have to pre-register. It is part of an effort to keep the numbers down for safety’s sake.

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Mac Jones (10) passes the ball over Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Anthony Nelson, bottom, during the first half of an NFL football game in Tampa, Fla., Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

49ers’ Brock Purdy out for third straight game; Mac Jones to start against Falcons

October 17, 2025

Quarterback Brock Purdy has been ruled out for his third straight game for the San Francisco 49ers due to a toe injury. Mac Jones will start against the Atlanta Falcons. Coach Kyle Shanahan says tight end George Kittle will return after missing five games with a hamstring injury. Purdy initially hurt his toe in the season opener and will now miss his fifth game in six weeks. Jones, who is 3-1 as a starter, leads the NFL with 313 passing yards per game. The 49ers hope Kittle’s return will boost their running game and provide Jones with another passing option.

President Donald Trump waves as he walks to board Marine One before departing from the South Lawn of the White House, Friday, Oct. 17, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Trump offers US automakers additional relief from his tariffs

October 17, 2025

President Donald Trump is giving domestic automakers some relief from his tariffs. He’s extending a special rebate on auto parts until 2030. Tariffs on those parts had threatened to raise costs for automakers. The exemption was originally supposed to be a short-term bridge to give automakers time to move production lines back to the U.S. Trump also officially signed a proclamation that imposes 25% import taxes on medium and heavy duty trucks.

U.S. Supreme Court, federal courts to run out of money, limit operations amid shutdown

October 17, 2025

The E. Barrett Prettyman U.S. Courthouse in Washington, D.C., home of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia,

Explanation released for potential ballot measure to replace property taxes with transaction tax

October 17, 2025

A sample ballot is on display for voters during the Nov. 5, 2024, general election in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

Los Angeles Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani wait for the start of Game 3 of baseball's National League Championship Series between the Milwaukee Brewers and the Los Angeles Dodgers, Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Slumping at the plate, Ohtani takes mound with chance to ‘make his mark’ on NLCS, Roberts says

October 17, 2025

Shohei Ohtani hasn’t contributed much to the Los Angeles Dodgers with his bat during their otherwise impressive playoff run to the brink of the World Series. Unlike any other star slugger in nearly a century, Ohtani also can help his team on the mound. Manager Dave Roberts believes Ohtani will do just that when he pitches in Game 4 of the NL Championship Series against the Milwaukee Brewers. Roberts says Ohtani has “no limitations” on his second career postseason start, although the manager went on to describe what he called soft parameters of seven innings and 100 pitches.

Jet fuel company’s leader calls South Dakota ‘a difficult place to do business’

October 17, 2025

From left, Steve Westra of the Governor’s Office of Economic Development, Lt. Gov. Larry Rhoden, Gevo CEO Patrick Gruber, Lake

Military personnel in uniform, with the Texas National Guard patch on, are seen at the U.S. Army Reserve Center, Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025, in Elwood, Ill., a suburb of Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)

Trump administration asks Supreme Court to allow deployment of National Guard in Chicago area

October 17, 2025

The Trump administration is asking the Supreme Court to allow the deployment of National Guard troops in the Chicago area, escalating President Donald Trump’s conflict with Democratic governors over using the military on U.S. soil. The emergency appeal to the high court Friday came after a judge prevented, for at least two weeks, the deployment of Guard members from Illinois and Texas to assist immigration officers. A federal appeals court refused to put the judge’s order on hold. The conservative-dominated court has handed Trump repeated victories in emergency appeals since he took office in January. Trump has already pushed traditional boundaries by using the National Guard domestically.

President Donald Trump speaks before a lunch with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the Cabinet Room of the White House, Friday, Oct. 17, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

President Donald Trump drops the F-bomb before the cameras. It wasn’t the first time

October 17, 2025

President Donald Trump talks plainly, bluntly, often even coarsely. But it’s rare he drops an actual F-bomb as cameras are rolling. He did so on Friday, when a journalist asked about Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. Trump said: “He doesn’t want to f—— around with the United States.” Tensions between the two countries are heightened after U.S. strikes on boats in Caribbean waters. It’s not common for U.S. presidents to use such profanity publicly, but Trump has done so at least one other time this year, when he vented frustration about Israel and Iran.

FILE - Former U.S. Rep. George Santos arrives at federal court for sentencing, April 25, 2025, in Central Islip, N.Y. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson, File)

Trump says he has commuted sentence of former US Rep. George Santos in federal fraud case

October 17, 2025

President Donald Trump says he has commuted the sentence of former U.S. Rep. George Santos, who is serving more than seven years in federal prison after pleading guilty to fraud and identity theft charges. The New York Republican was sentenced in April after admitting last year to deceiving donors and stealing the identities of 11 people — including his own family members — to make donations to his campaign. He reported to Federal Correctional Institution in Fairton, in southern New Jersey, on July 25 and is being housed in a minimum security prison camp with fwere than 50 other inmates. “I just signed a Commutation, releasing George Santos from prison, IMMEDIATELY,” Trump posted on his social media platform.

FILE - Jonathan Wright, 39, holds up the T-shirt he was given when he first went to MacLaren Children's Center in El Monte as an 8-year-old during a news conference in Los Angeles, June 9, 2022. (AP Photo/Christopher Weber, File)

LA county reaches tentative $828M agreement to settle 400 more claims of sexual abuse

October 17, 2025

Los Angeles County has reached a tentative $828 million agreement to settle more than 400 additional sexual abuse claims against county employees that were not included in an earlier settlement that was the largest sexual abuse settlement in U.S. history. Officials said Friday the agreement still needs approval from the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors. It comes as a Los Angeles Times investigation earlier this month revealed allegations of fraud and misconduct in the $4-billion settlement approved in April for thousands of claims of sexual abuse in juvenile facilities since 1959. Officials say they will review every claim to ensure the money goes to the victims.

Ellsworth squadron honored for involvement in operations against Iran

October 17, 2025

An MQ-9 Reaper approaches the runway at Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, April 29, 2024. The 89th Attack Squadron,

This undated photo provided by the Philadelphia Police Department shows Kada Scott, 23, who has been missing since she stepped outside during her night shift at a nursing home on Oct. 4. (Philadelphia Police Department via AP)

Philadelphia officials seek tips about Kada Scott, who disappeared 2 weeks ago

October 17, 2025

Authorities in Philadelphia say they are no closer to locating a missing 23-year-old woman who disappeared from her nursing home job nearly two weeks ago. On Friday, they urged anyone with information to come forward. Twenty-one-year-old Keon King has been charged with kidnapping, stalking and other charges in the Oct. 4 disappearance of Kada Scott. He is jailed on $2.5 million bail. District Attorney Larry Krasner said a lower bail allowed King to go free after he was charged in a similar case earlier this year. The situation likely deterred his accuser from testifying, which led to charges being dropped, he said.

Property Tax Repeal Proposed, Replaced with Retail Transaction Tax in South Dakota

October 17, 2025

RAPID CITY, South Dakota – A proposed Initiated Constitutional Amendment aims to abolish real property taxes across South Dakota and

Trump’s claim to lower domestic beef prices comes at a cost says R-CALF’s Bill Bullard

October 17, 2025

“Packers and retailers unlimited access to cheaper imports exploits producers on one end of the beef supply chain and consumers

SNAP benefits on pace to run out in two weeks if shutdown persists

October 17, 2025

A shopper who receives SNAP benefits slides an EBT card at a checkout counter in a Washington, D.C., grocery store

From Spice Girl to fashion mogul, Victoria Beckham grabs the chance to tell her own tale

October 17, 2025

Sounds hard to believe, but a young Victoria Beckham was put in the back row at theater school for being too heavy. The designer shares this nugget in a new documentary, “Victoria Beckham,” which explores her rise in the fashion world. The three-part Netflix series traces Beckham’s journey from shy teen to Spice Girl to design mogul, culminating in a grand 2024 Paris runway show. Beckham presents her story only two years after her soccer legend husband David presented his own in “Beckham,” also produced by his production company. Victoria Beckham tells The Associated Press she grabbed the chance to tell her tale on her own terms.

Rapid City Organizers Expect Strong Turnout To Peaceful “No Kings” Protest This Saturday

October 17, 2025

RAPID CITY, SD — In June, thousands gathered in Rapid City and millions nationwide in response to a single call:

In this photo provided by the Alaska National Guard, Alaska Air National Guard Staff Sgt. Angel Reyes distributes hearing protection to passengers while evacuating Alaskans displaced in the aftermath of Typhoon Halong out of Bethel, Alaska, Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025. (Alaska National Guard via AP)

Alaska storm damage so bad many evacuees won’t go home for at least 18 months, governor says

October 17, 2025

Damage to remote Alaska villages hammered by flooding last weekend is so extreme that many of the more than 2,000 people displaced won’t be able to return to their homes for at least 18 months. That’s what Gov. Mike Dunleavy said in a request to the White House for a major disaster declaration. In one of the hardest hit villages, Kipnuk, an initial assessment showed that 121 or homes — or 90% of the total — have been destroyed, Dunleavy wrote. In Kwigillingok, where three dozen homes floated away, slightly more than one-third of the residences are uninhabitable.

This photo provided by the Alaska Division of Geological Geophysical Surveys shows the village of Kipnuk, Alaska, as seen from a drone on June 21, 2022, before floods in 2024 and 2025 destroyed many buildings. (Keith C. Horen/Alaska Division of Geological Geophysical Surveys via AP)

The other Alaska airlift: Volunteers save dogs from a flooded Alaska village, 1 tiny plane at a time

October 17, 2025

A nonprofit in rural Alaska is working to rescue dogs from Kipnuk, a village hit hard by Typhoon Halong. The closest pet shelters are 90 miles away in Bethel, which is serving as a flood relief hub. Organizers with Bethel Friends of Canines began chartering flights when they learned that up to 100 dogs might be left behind as people were evacuated. Many pet owners want their dogs back but need time to prepare temporary lodgings. The rescue effort is ongoing, with more dogs expected to be reunited with their families.

MWI Health Opens Its Doors, Promising Expanded Mental Health Service To The Rapid City Community

October 17, 2025

RAPID CITY, SD — On Wednesday, representatives and staff from now-statewide mental health service provider MWI opened its doors in

How to Store Your Garden Onions for the Winter

October 17, 2025

RAPID CITY, S.D. — If you pulled your onions from the garden recently, you might be wondering how to keep

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid smiles during a news conference following an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Rashee Rice to play first game for Chiefs in more than a year after suspension

October 17, 2025

Rashee Rice is set to return to the Kansas City Chiefs after serving a six-game suspension for violating the NFL’s personal-conduct policy. Rice, the team’s top wide receiver, missed most of last season because of an ACL injury. He has been eagerly anticipating his return, which he says has been 380-something days in the making. Rice spent his suspension time in Florida, staying in shape and watching games with family. Chiefs coach Andy Reid hasn’t confirmed how much Rice will play in Sunday’s game against the Las Vegas Raiders. Meanwhile, left tackle Josh Simmons remains away for personal reasons.

Ty Dolla $ign returns with ‘Tycoon,’ his first solo album in five years

October 17, 2025

The inventive R&B artist Ty Dolla $ign released his fifth studio album on Friday. It is his first full-length solo release in five years. He chose ‘Tycoon’ for its title because the word encompasses his current state of mind. “It’s like the top of your game,” he told The Associated Press. The album is a collection of ceaselessly catchy and NSFW R&B anthems about lust and love. It is also stacked with A-list collaborations including Kodak Black, YG and more. In addition to the new album, Ty Dolla $ign believes R&B is making a comeback with his new label, EZMNY. He also had a documentary about his brother premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival.

Regional banks’ bad loans spark concerns on Wall Street

October 17, 2025

Wall Street is concerned about the health of the nation’s regional banks, after a few of them wrote off bad loans to commercial customers in the last two weeks. Zions Bank, Western Alliance Bank, and Jefferies disclosed bad investments, causing their stocks to fall sharply this week. On Tuesday, JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon warned that more problems might arise. The KBW Bank Index, which tracks banks, is down 7% this month. Data from the Federal Reserve shows banks have tapped into overnight facilities for cash, a move not seen since the COVID-19 pandemic.

FILE - This undated photo released by the South Carolina Department of Corrections shows the room where inmates are executed in Columbus, S.C. (South Carolina Department of Corrections via AP)

South Carolina schedules execution for man who taunted police with message in victim’s blood

October 17, 2025

A South Carolina inmate who killed a man, burned his eyes with cigarettes and then painted “catch me if u can” on the wall with the victim’s blood more than 20 years ago has been scheduled to be executed. The state Supreme Court ordered the state to execute 44-year-old Stephen Bryant on Nov. 14. Prosecutors say Bryant also killed two other men in Sumter County in October 2004, shooting them in the back as they relieved themselves on the side of the road. Bryant must decide by Oct. 31 if he wants to die by lethal injection, firing squad or in the electric chair.

Rapid City Public Library Debuts New Spanish Collection

October 17, 2025

Rapid City, SD – Rapid City Public Library is excited to announce the launch of a new Spanish collection featuring more

August Sales Tax Report Results In Record Summer Of Receipts

October 17, 2025

RAPID CITY, SD — Rapid City has collected more than $59.1 million in total sales tax receipts for the first

Jake Haro, the father of missing 7-month-old Emmanuel Haro, speaks with his attorney's Allison Lowe and Paulette Garthwaite as he pleads guilty Thursday morning, Oct 16, 2025, to all charges, including second-degree murder, at the Riverside Hall of Justice. (Will Lester/The Orange County Register via AP, Pool)

Father pleads guilty to murder of missing 7-month-old son in Southern California

October 17, 2025

The father of a missing 7-month-old boy in Southern California has pleaded guilty to second-degree murder. Jake Haro admitted to assaulting his son, Emmanuel Haro, and filing a false report. Authorities say the boy’s remains have not been found. Jake and his wife, Rebecca Haro, reported their son kidnapped in August, claiming he was taken outside a store. However, inconsistencies in Rebecca’s story led to their arrest. Prosecutors believe the boy died from abuse. Jake Haro had previously pleaded guilty to abusing another child in 2018. Both parents remain in custody on $1 million bail.

Jafar Panahi doesn’t want to be called a hero. He just wants to make films

October 17, 2025

The Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi has been imprisoned, banned from traveling, put under house arrest and ordered to stop making films for 20 years. And, yet, Panahi has continually made films. Many of them rank among the greatest of the century. His latest, “It Was Just an Accident,” was made clandestinely in Iran following a seven-month stint in prison that only ended in 2023 once Panahi went on a hunger strike. He made it inspired by the stories his fellow prisoners told. It opens in theaters in the U.S. this week.

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan (4) catches a touchdown pass in front of Dallas Cowboys' Trevon Diggs (7) and Donovan Wilson, right, in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)

Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs out with concussion after accident at home, coach says

October 17, 2025

Dallas Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer says cornerback Trevon Diggs will miss Sunday’s game against Washington after sustaining a concussion in an accident at his house. The coach says Diggs had concussion symptoms when he reported to the team’s facility Friday after the accident Thursday night. Diggs played the first six games after spending the offseason rehabbing a major knee injury for the second consecutive year. The Cowboys are last in the NFL in total yards allowed and passing yards allowed.

Wealth Advisors Trust Company Names Jonathan Connolly President and COO, Expands National Growth from South Dakota Headquarters

October 17, 2025

RAPID CITY, S.D. — October 16, 2025 — Wealth Advisors Trust Company (WATC), an independent, advisor-founded corporate trustee based in South Dakota, has appointed Jonathan Connolly as President and Chief Operating Officer. The move signals a new phase of national expansion for the firm, which currently oversees more than $4 billion in assets under administration. […]

FILE - President Donald Trump holds the FIFA World Cup Winners Trophy as FIFA President Gianni Infantino looks on during an announcement in the Oval Office of the White House, Aug. 22, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin, File)

FIFA announces over 1 million tickets sold for 2026 World Cup in North America

October 17, 2025

FIFA has announced that over 1 million tickets have been sold for next year’s World Cup. The tournament will be hosted by the U.S., Canada and Mexico. The highest demand for tickets comes from these three countries. FIFA reports that fans from 212 countries and territories have purchased tickets, even though only 28 of the 48 spots have been filled. The tournament runs from June 11 through July 19. The first round of ticket sales was a lottery, with 4.5 million applicants. The next draw opens on October 27. FIFA has also launched its official resale platform for tickets.

Democrat Mikie Sherrill participates in the final debate in the New Jersey governor's race with Republican Jack Ciattarelli, Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025, in New Brunswick, N.J. (AP Photo/Heather Khalifa)

Obama, aiming to boost Democrats in New Jersey and Virginia, endorses Sherrill and Spanberger

October 17, 2025

Barack Obama has endorsed Democratic candidates Mikie Sherrill and Abigail Spanberger for governor in New Jersey and Virginia. Obama appears in digital ads supporting both candidates ahead of high-stakes elections next month. These races are seen as indicators of voter sentiment toward President Donald Trump and Republicans before the 2026 midterms. Sherrill faces Republican Jack Ciattarelli, endorsed by Trump, while Spanberger is up against Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears. Obama highlights the importance of these elections, criticizing Republicans on tax cuts and abortion rights. Democrats are eager for victories after Trump’s victory last year.

FILE - Sam Nguyen shows a gold bar at her shop in the St. Vincent Jewelry Center in the Jewelry District of Los Angeles, Wednesday, April 30, 2025. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)

Gold prices topped $4,300 this week. What’s driving the surge?

October 17, 2025

As economic uncertainty deepens, the rush for gold continues — with prices for the precious metal topping $4,300 for the first time this week. The going price for New York spot closed at a record $4,326 per troy ounce on Thursday. Futures also traded as high at more than $4,344 per troy ounce Thursday, before falling below the $4,300 mark Friday morning. Still, gold is up 6.7% over the last week, marking one of its best weeks to date. Gold sales can rise sharply when anxious investors seek a “safe haven” for their money. For the U.S., the latest gains arrive amid the now weekslong government shutdown and ongoing trade wars abroad.

FILE - Former Kentucky attorney general Daniel Cameron speaks at the annual Fancy Farm picnic, Aug. 2, 2025, in Fancy Farm, Ky. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)

Daniel Cameron banking on his name ID to overcome lackluster fundraising in Kentucky Senate race

October 17, 2025

Kentucky Senate candidate Daniel Cameron is banking on his familiarity with voters to overcome lackluster fundraising. But recent campaign finance reports show that Cameron lags behind U.S. Rep. Andy Barr and business owner Nate Morris in raising campaign cash for the 2026 race. They’re vying to succeed Sen. Mitch McConnell, who is retiring when his current term ends. Cameron is widely seen as the current front-runner, based on his near-universal name recognition statewide. But the question is whether he can raise enough money to remain competitive and go up on TV enough to amplify his conservative message.

Trainers help Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua off the field during the first half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)

Rams rule leading receiver Puka Nacua out with ankle injury for London game against the Jaguars

October 17, 2025

Los Angeles Rams star receiver Puka Nacua won’t play against the Jacksonville Jaguars in London because of an ankle injury. The Rams ruled out Nacua and right tackle Rob Havenstein. Havenstein will miss his third consecutive game with an ankle injury. Nacua was injured while falling awkwardly in the end zone during the Rams’ 17-3 victory over the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday. He eventually missed the end of the game after briefly returning. Nacua didn’t work out when the Rams practiced Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at Camden Yards in Baltimore.

Florida head coach Billy Napier calls in plays to his offense during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game against Texas A&M on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025, in College Station, Texas. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)

Florida coach Billy Napier could be fired with bye week looming

October 17, 2025

Florida coach Billy Napier knows it’s coming. Everyone does. Napier is in his final days, possibly weeks, with the Gators. He seems resigned to the ending. He’s been a total pro about it. He’s not making excuses. He’s not pointing fingers. Napier’s calm demeanor and positive approach are probably why he still has his job while seven college football coaches, including Penn State’s James Franklin and Oklahoma State’s Mike Gundy, already have been shown the door. Napier’s next game could be his last. Florida hosts Mississippi State in the Swamp on Saturday.

Alicia Keys may pop up when the national tour of her musical ‘Hell’s Kitchen’ comes to your town

October 17, 2025

Alicia Keys’ Broadway musical, “Hell’s Kitchen,” is hitting the road for a national tour. The semi-autobiographical show, featuring Keys’ music, will visit 28 cities across the South, Midwest and West through 2026. Keys is excited about the tour, saying not everyone can make it to Broadway. She might even make surprise appearances as a “fairy godmother” at some stops. The story follows a 17-year-old piano prodigy in New York, drawing from Keys’ own experiences. The tour coincides with a new book about the show’s evolution and will feature a diverse cast, including 18-year-old Maya Drake.

Rapid City Rush Announce Starting Roster

October 17, 2025

The Rapid City Rush proud ECHL affiliates of NHL Calgary Flames and the AHL Calgary Wranglers have announced their much

Scooper Competitive Cheer win Black Hills Conference Title

October 17, 2025

SPEARFISH, S.D. – The Sturgis Competitive Cheer squad captured the Black Hills Conference trophy at the BHC Invite in Spearfish

Cross Country Roundup Thursday, VanDeest, Errea win Best of the West

October 17, 2025

RAPID CITY, S.D. – In prep cross country Thursday, Hart Ranch Camping Resort hosted the annual Best of the West.

South Dakota Volleyball Scoreboard for Thursday, October 16

October 17, 2025

UNDATED – The South Dakota Volleyball Scoreboard for Thursday, October 16: Aberdeen Christian def. Leola-Frederick High School, 25-20, 25-11, 25-10

FILE - Kevin Federline appears on MTV's "Total Request Live" in New York on Nov. 2, 2006. (AP Photo/Stephen Chernin, File)

Kevin Federline says his sons with Britney Spears are the reason for his new memoir

October 17, 2025

Britney Spears’ ex-husband Kevin Federline is telling his side of their time together in a new memoir being released Tuesday. Federline says in an interview with The Associated Press that he remained silent because of their two sons, but now that they’re adults he feels an obligation to tell the whole story. In the book he describes the media frenzy that came with their two-year marriage. He writes that Spears called her ex Justin Timberlake the night before their wedding. He writes that she frightened their sons with erratic behavior that sometimes tipped into abuse. Spears says Federline’s book is full of “white lies” aimed at making money.

American Express profits surge 16% in Q3, driven by wealthy card members

October 17, 2025

American Express reports a 16% increase in third-quarter profits, driven by higher card spending, especially among its wealthiest members. On Friday, the company announced earnings of $2.9 billion, up from $2.51 billion a year ago. Earnings per share rose to $4.14, beating analysts’ expectations. AmEx recently refreshed its Platinum Card, adding perks and raising the annual fee to $895. Despite increased competition, customer demand remains strong, with 500,000 requests for the new card finish in three weeks. Average spending per card rose 5% to $6,387. AmEx now expects full-year earnings per share between $15.20 and $15.50.

President Donald Trump waits to greet leaders during a summit to support ending the more than two-year Israel-Hamas war in Gaza after a breakthrough ceasefire deal, Monday, Oct. 13, 2025, in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt. (Suzanne Plunkett/Pool via AP)

How Trump’s approval shifted after the ceasefire in Gaza, according to a new AP-NORC poll

October 17, 2025

A new AP-NORC poll finds that more U.S. adults support President Donald Trump’s handling of the conflict in Israel after he brokered a ceasefire deal in Gaza, but his approval ratings on domestic issues remain weak. The survey reveals that Trump’s apparent success on the world stage has not improved his overall standing at home. Even some of those who voted for him believe he needs to do more to address issues such as the economy, health care and immigration. The poll was conducted Oct. 9-13, after the ceasefire deal was announced. About 4 in 10 U.S. adults approve of the way Trump is handling his job overall, unchanged from September.

American businessman whose firm invested in European soccer clubs indicted for alleged $500M fraud

October 17, 2025

An American businessman whose firm invested in several European soccer clubs that struggled under its ownership has been indicted in New York. The charges are of financial wrongdoing in an alleged $500 million fraud scheme. Josh Wander co-founded Miami-based 777 Partners that owned stakes in an Australian airline plus soccer clubs in Germany, Italy, Belgium and Brazil. Wander is alleged to have been “pledging assets that his firm did not own” and “falsifying bank statements.” The 777 story became a cautionary tale in soccer’s global trend of “multi-club ownership.”

The Daily Slice: Friday October 17, 2025

October 17, 2025

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Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Max Scherzer throws against the Seattle Mariners during the first inning in Game 4 of baseball's American League Championship Series, Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Scherzer turns back the clock and Blue Jays beat Mariners 8-2 in Game 4 to even ALCS

October 17, 2025

Max Scherzer turned back the clock with a vintage pitching performance and Andrés Giménez homered and drove in four runs as the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Seattle Mariners 8-2 to even the American League Championship Series at two games apiece. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit his fifth homer this postseason and the 41-year-old Scherzer allowed two runs in 5 2/3 innings for the Blue Jays, who have outscored the Mariners 21-6 in Seattle after losing the first two games at home. Game 5 in the best-of-seven series is Friday, with Kevin Gausman scheduled to start for Toronto against Game 1 winner Bryce Miller.

October 17, 2025.

Finance.