Led by Jed Miller’s 15 points, the Montana State Bobcats defeated the Idaho Vandals 73-66 on Thursday. The Bobcats moved to 14-10 with the victory and the Vandals fell to 13-10.
Actor Michael Keaton is set to be honored as the 2026 Man of the Year by Harvard University’s Hasty Pudding Theatricals. Keaton will receive his Pudding Pot award at a celebratory roast Friday. Afterward he will attend a performance of Hasty Pudding’s 177th production, “Salooney Tunes.” Hasty Pudding Theatricals dates to 1844 and calls itself the third-oldest theater group in existence. It gives out its Man and Woman of the Year awards to people who have made lasting and impressive contributions to the world of entertainment. Keaton is known for his roles in films such as “Batman,” “Birdman,” “Beetlejuice” and “Spotlight.” Actor Jon Hamm won the award last year.
President Donald Trump claims his tariffs have revived the U.S. economy, calling it an “American economic miracle.” He argues that tariffs have boosted growth and reduced inflation. However, the facts tell a different story. The U.S. economy was already growing before his second term. During the first three quarters of the year, Trump’s tariffs — or the threat of them — delivered mixed results for the American economy. Inflation figures are skewed by data disruptions, and tariffs have actually increased core goods prices. Trump also claims foreign producers bear most tariff costs, but studies show U.S. consumers and firms are affected.
For many immigrant families in Minnesota, sending a child to school each day requires faith that one of the thousands of federal immigration officers deployed around the state won’t detain them. Thousands of children are staying home, often for lack of door-to-door transportation — or simply trust that they’ll make it to school. For some families, the fear has turned into reality. Many parents and at least some children have been detained. Schools, parents and community groups have mobilized to help students get to class so they can learn, socialize and have consistent access to two meals.
Led by Kiree Huie’s 15 points, the Eastern Washington Eagles defeated the Montana Grizzlies 82-74 on Thursday. The Eagles are now 6-17 on the season, while the Grizzlies moved to 13-11.
NBA scoring leader Luka Doncic left the Los Angeles Lakers’ game against Philadelphia on with an apparent leg injury. Doncic limped to the locker room with 3:03 left in the first half after apparently hurting his left leg on the far end of the court moments earlier. He didn’t return to the court when the second half began. Doncic leads the league with 33.4 points per game in his first full season with the Lakers. The Slovenian superstar is also second with 8.7 assists. He was also selected for his sixth All-Star game, voted in as a starter.
Drew Brees and Larry Fitzgerald headlined the 2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame class featuring five players but not six-time Super Bowl winning head coach Bill Belichick. Brees and Fitzgerald both made it in their first year of eligibility in results announced at NFL Honors. Luke Kuechly and Adam Vinatieri made it in their second seasons of eligibility, while Roger Craig was the lone pick among seniors, coaches and contributors. But the class is also noteworthy for Belichick’s absence as at least 11 of the 50 voters opted against giving him a vote despite a career with 333 wins and the most Super Bowl titles of any head coach.
The Dallas Mavericks have officially declared Cooper Flagg as the future face of the franchise after trading Anthony Davis to the Washington Wizards. The deal was another way to move on from the trade of Luka Doncic that jolted Dallas fans. Draft picks are at the center of the Davis deal, and the Mavericks are making it clear they plan to build around Flagg. Dallas also envisions Flagg sharing the court at some point with Kyrie Irving. The nine-time All-Star paired with Doncic to lead the Mavericks to the NBA Finals lesss than two years ago.
Puerto Rico’s World Baseball Classic roster is missing Francisco Lindor, Carlos Correa, and Javy Báez due to insurance issues. Defending champion Japan enters the tournament headed by Shohei Ohtani. The U.S. boasts its strongest pitching staff led by Paul Skenes and Tarik Skubal, and position players are headed by captain Aaron Judge. The tournament, featuring 78 All-Stars, runs from March 5-17. Japan beat the U.S. 3-2 in the 2023 final for its third title and first since 2009. The Americans won in 2017 and the Dominican Republic in 2013.
RAPID CITY, S.D. — Rapid City resident Scout Wheeler recently checked off a bucket list item by traveling to Punxsutawney,
Wide receiver Cooper Kupp is back in the Super Bowl for the third time in his career, and much has changed since he was a Super Bowl MVP in Super Bowl 56. He is in a lesser role in his first year with the Seattle Seahawks than his previous eight with the Los Angeles Rams, but still an important one. Kupp has been a model for younger teammates, worked well off superstar teammate Jaxon Smith-Njigba and been an excellent runblocker for a team that is one win away from its second Super Bowl.
RAPID CITY, S.D. — The Cow Lot is once again drawing crowds at the Black Hills Stock Show, offering visitors
Chris Gotterup shot a bogey-free 8-under 63 to take a two-shot lead in the first round of the Phoenix Open on a rare day when top-ranked Scottie Scheffler struggled. Warm weather led to some long drives and low scores at TPC Scottsdale’s Stadium Course. England’s Matt Fitzpatrick matched the back-nine record with a 29 to shoot 65, and Sam Stevens was among a group of four players who shot 66. Scheffler was not among those going low. The four-time player of the year flubbed two chip shots that rolled back to his feet during a 2-over 73 that put his streak of 65 straight cuts made in jeopardy. Brooks Koepka had just one birdie in a 75 in his second tournament since being reinstated by the PGA Tour.
RAPID CITY, S.D. — Sundance Custom Steel is seeing strong interest at this year’s Black Hills Stock Show as crowds
Rapid City’s weekend calendar is packed with creative events, live music, and Black Hills Stock Show & Rodeo® energy, offering
Brandi Carlile plans to perform “America the Beautiful” live at the Super Bowl, without prerecorded tracks. She says she believes audiences deserve the same risk they take daily. Carlile, along with Charlie Puth and Coco Jones, will perform before kickoff. Carlile emphasizes spiritual preparation for the challenging stadium acoustics. Jones will sing “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” focusing on discipline and repetition. She values sound monitoring and advice from Alicia Keys. Puth, performing the national anthem, approaches it as both producer and vocalist, emphasizing restraint. Carlile sees the Super Bowl as preparation for her upcoming Human Tour.
Woody Allen’s friendship with Jeffrey Epstein has been known for years, but emails in the huge trove of records released by the Justice Department illustrate that relationship in new depth. The filmmaker, his wife and Epstein were neighbors in New York City. Records show the three dined together often. They also commiserated with each other about being accused of sexual misconduct. One year, Epstein used his connections to a former member of President Barack Obama’s administration to help Allen and his wife, Soon-Yi Previn, get a White House tour. A message sent to an assistant for Allen and Previn via email seeking comment wasn’t immediately returned.
RAPID CITY, S.D. – South Dakota Mines Track & Field is ready for the DWU Alumni Open this weekend, hosted
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – South Dakota Mines Men’s Basketball could not contain UCCS, falling 77-89 at the Gallogly Events Center.
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – South Dakota Mines Women’s Basketball fell 38-64 at UCCS to open the weekend.
Southeastern Conference Commissioner Greg Sankey eleased an affidavit backing the NCAA in its eligibility case against Alabama’s Charles Bediako. Bediako is playing in the SEC for the Crimson Tide over two years after signing an NBA two-way contract. Bediako has appeared in four games and has averaged 9.5 points and 5 rebounds in four games since a Tuscaloosa (Alabama) circuit court judge granted him a temporary restraining order allowing him to play. An injunction hearing on Bediako’s case is set for Friday.
State Rep. Brandei Schaefbauer, R-Aberdeen, speaks on the South Dakota House floor on Jan. 17, 2024, at the Capitol in
The U.S. Census Bureau plans to use a survey form with a citizenship question for its 2030 census practice test. The test being conducted in Huntsville, Alabama, and Spartanburg, South Carolina, uses questions from the American Community Survey, not recent census forms. The ACS includes a citizenship question while the census form does not. This decision follows the Trump administration’s failed attempt to add such a question to the 2020 census. Experts express concern about using ACS questions, saying they won’t provide a valid test for 2030 census operations.
State Rep. John Hughes, R-Sioux Falls, listens as Lt. Gov. Tony Venhuizen speaks to state lawmakers prior to the annual
RAPID CITY, S.D. – Jeremy Taylor, facing felony charges in two states, made his initial appearance in Pennington County court
State Senate Majority Leader Jim Mehlhaff, R-Pierre, at left, and State House Speaker Jon Hansen, R-Dell Rapids. (Photos by Makenzie
Amazon sales surged 14% during the fourth quarter, helped by strong holiday spending and better-than-expected growth in its cloud computing unit. But the Seattle-based online behemoth’s shares fell nearly 10% in after hours trading as its profits came in slightly below analysts’ expectations. Investors also didn’t seem to like Amazon’s announcement that it was stepping up its capital expenditure to $200 billion this year, up from $125 billion last year as it sees opportunities in artificial intelligence, robots, semiconductors and satellites.
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – The 2025-26 South Dakota FIRST LEGO League Challenge State Championship brought youth innovation to the forefront
RAPID CITY, S.D. – Black Hills Energy announced Tuesday a 50,000 dollar contribution to the American Red Cross to support
Nobody on the Seattle Seahawks has supported Sam Darnold quite like Ernest Jones IV. When Darnold threw four interceptions against the Los Angeles Rams in a 21-19 loss in Week 11, Jones had his quarterback’s back. The second-team All-Pro linebacker wouldn’t allow Darnold to take the blame. Jones was right. Darnold rewarded his teammate’s faith. He led the Seahawks back from a 16-point, fourth-quarter deficit to an overtime win against Los Angeles in the next meeting and was sensational in Seattle’s 31-27 victory over the Rams in the NFC championship game.
Authorities say three people were killed and at least six others were seriously hurt when a car slammed into a grocery store in Los Angeles. The LA Fire Department says the crash was reported shortly after noon at a 99 Ranch Market in the city’s Westwood neighborhood. A spokesperson says three victims died at the scene, and paramedics are treating six or seven patients, some in serious condition. Preliminary reports say the driver was a female, but it wasn’t immediately known if she was among the injured or dead. TV news footage showed a large fire department response with a triage area set up outside the store on Westwood Boulevard.
The South Dakota House of Representatives meets on Feb. 6, 2025, at the Capitol in Pierre. (Photo by Seth Tupper/South
The Republican lawmakers in charge of the House and Senate intelligence committees have rejected an anonymous complaint from last year alleging that Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard withheld access to classified information for political reasons. Sen. Tom Cotton and Rep. Rick Crawford also dismissed allegations from Democratic lawmakers that Gabbard tried to delay referring the complaint to Congress as required by law. Cotton said Thursday that he endorses an earlier inspector general determination that the complaint was not credible. Democratic Sen. Mark Warner said he wants to know why it took Gabbard’s office eight months to refer the matter to Congress and still has questions about the details in the complaint.
Scottie Scheffler stubbed a chip shot on the par-4 18th and showed a rare bit of anger, repeatedly tapping the shaft of his wedge against his legs as the ball rolled back to his feet. When he did it again on No. 8, the world’s No. 1 player threw his hand up in disbelief before muttering to himself as he walked off with another bogey. Scheffler got off to a shaky start in his bid to win a third straight PGA Tour start, shooting a 2-over 73 in the first round of the Phoenix Open on Thursday. The frustrating round left Scheffler 10 shots off Chris Gotterup’s early lead and put him in danger of missing a cut for the first time in more than three years.
RAPID CITY, S.D. — Rapid City Regional Airport will receive $20 million in federal funding for a major terminal expansion as part of a $145.7 million Congressionally Directed Spending package secured by U.S. Sen. Mike Rounds. The funding, included in the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies appropriations bill, also allocates $30 million […]
Connor Zilisch is only 19 years old and has been racing just a few years. But he’s shown to be fast and adaptable in everything he’s driven and might be the most hyped rookie since Jeff Gordon in 1992. He won 10 races last year at NASCAR’s second-tier national series and heads to his first Daytona 500 next week. He’s coming off a second-place finish at the Rolex 24 at Daytona as well as a stint in The Clash, where he was one of the few drivers pushing to race in sleeting conditions.
The San Francisco 49ers will be the team facing the Los Angeles Rams in the first-ever regular-season NFL game in Australia next season, the league said Thursday. The league had announced last year that it will be playing a game in 2026 in Melbourne at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, a venue that holds about 100,000 spectators. The Rams were also announced last year as the home team for that game, part of a multi-year commitment to play in Melbourne. The NFL will play a record nine international games next season, including the league’s first games in Paris and Rio de Janeiro.
A new experiment hints that an ape may be able to play pretend like humans do. Scientists studied a bonobo named Kanzi who was raised in captivity and became a whiz at communicating with humans using graphic symbols. They found he was able to track the locations of imaginary juice poured into separate cups and could also tell the difference between real and imagined juice. But not all scientists are convinced that Kanzi is maintaining false pretenses like humans do. They say his abilities may be because of his special upbringing. The study was published Thursday in the journal Science.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune says Democrats’ demands for new restrictions on federal immigration officers are “unrealistic.” And he’s warning that the Department of Homeland Security will shut down next week if Democrats don’t work with Republicans and the White House. Democrats are pressing for changes at U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and other federal law enforcement agencies in the wake of the fatal shootings of two protesters in Minneapolis last month. The Democratic congressional leaders have come out with an expanded list of 10 detailed proposals. Short-term funding for DHS lasts through Feb. 13.
Renée Fleming and Béla Fleck will perform a joint concert at Carnegie Hall in the 2026-27 season. They plan to present Appalachian folk music on Dec. 3. This announcement follows their withdrawal from Kennedy Center appearances after leadership changes under the Trump administration. They will also perform on May 23 at the Spoleto Festival in South Carolina. Carnegie Hall’s season includes its first complete performance of Wagner’s Ring Cycle and a Philip Glass symphony withdrawn from the Kennedy Center. The season opens Oct. 8 with the Berlin Philharmonic. Yannick Nézet-Séguin will conduct all nine of Mahler’s completed symphonies.
Telehealth company Hims & Hers is launching a cheaper, off-brand version of the blockbuster weight loss pill Wegovy. The news comes just weeks after the drug’s original manufacturer launched the reformulated drug, which was previously only available as an injection. The announcement from Hims is the latest example of the company’s efforts to capitalize on obesity drugs like Wegovy, which have shown dramatic success in helping users shed pounds. Novo Nordisk said Thursday it will take legal action against the new pill, which it called unapproved and inauthentic. Hims’ new drug is a compounded medication, which means it is not subject to most federal drug regulations.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says it would be up to the president to decide whether to sue Kevin Warsh, Donald Trump’s nominee for Federal Reserve chair, if he doesn’t lower interest rates. Trump joked about suing Warsh during a private dinner on Saturday. He later told reporters it was all in jest. Sen. Elizabeth Warren questioned Bessent about Trump’s remarks during a Senate Banking Committee hearing on Wednesday. Concerns have risen over the Trump administration’s interference with the Fed’s independence. Sen. Thom Tillis has said he won’t support Warsh’s nomination until an investigation into current Fed chair Jerome Powell is resolved.
A person with knowledge of the move has told The Associated Press the Atlanta Hawks acquired point guard Gabe Vincent and a 2032 second-round draft pick from the Los Angeles Lakers for shooting guard Luke Kennard. Vincent adds depth at point guard in the deal, said the person, who spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the trade had not yet received the required league approval. The 29-year-old Vincent has played in 29 games, including seven starts, while averaging 4.8 points for the Lakers this season. Kennard leads the NBA in 3-point shooting accuracy this season.
Republican state Rep. Leslie Heinemann of Flandreau introduced legislation that would allow health care providers to refuse patients treatment due
Senate Majority Leader Jim Mehlhaff, R-Pierre, participates in a debate on Feb. 4, 2026, at the South Dakota Capitol in
The Trump administration is set to launch TrumpRx, a website to help patients buy prescription drugs directly from manufacturers at discounted rates. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt announced Thursday’s expected unveiling in a social media post. The website is not a purchasing platform but directs users to drugmakers’ own sites. President Trump first mentioned TrumpRx in September, highlighting deals with pharmaceutical companies to lower drug prices. The website’s release faced delays, but it now showcases efforts to reduce costs through agreements with major companies like Pfizer and AstraZeneca. However, the actual savings for consumers remain unclear.
RAPID CITY, SD — According to RCPD sources, a vehicle collision earlier this morning led to a partial closure of
Penn State hockey star Gavin McKenna has been charged with felony assault for allegedly breaking a man’s jaw and knocking out a tooth in an altercation last weekend. Police say McKenna twice punched the 21-year-old man in the face, requiring him to undergo surgery. The 18-year-old McKenna is the presumptive top pick in this summer’s NHL draft. He was arraigned and released on $20,000 unsecured bail. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for Feb. 11. The incident happened in the hours after Penn State lost to No. 2 Michigan State in an outdoor game at Beaver Stadium.
BILLINGS, MT – There’s a new number one on the list of the nation’s largest landowners in the United States.
DENVER, CO – The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) today announced its 2026 policy priorities following approval by the organization’s
The Minnesota Timberwolves have acquired guard Ayo Dosunmu from the Chicago Bulls. The move adds a proven scorer to bolster their depth for the stretch run in the stacked Western Conference playoffs race. A person with knowledge of the deal confirmed the details to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Thursday because it had not yet been finalized by the NBA with the deadline approaching. Minnesota agreed to send 2024 first-round draft pick Rob Dillingham, deep reserve Leonard Miller and four second-round draft picks to Chicago for Dosunmu and forward Julian Phillips.
A new study reveals that cancer patients diagnosed during the early COVID-19 pandemic had worse short-term survival rates than a similar group before the pandemic. Published by the medical journal JAMA Oncology, the study shows that people diagnosed in 2020 and 2021 had lower survival rates than those diagnosed between 2015 and 2019. Researchers found this trend across various cancers, regardless of the stage at diagnosis. The study suggests that disruptions to the health care system likely contributed to these outcomes. COVID-19 forced many to postpone cancer screenings, impacting early detection and treatment. One expert says the study highlights the importance of understanding COVID-19’s impact to prepare for future pandemics.
HELENA, MT – Montanans have just a few more weeks to report the number of each type of livestock they
With at least five generations participating in the U.S. workforce, coworkers can at times feel like they speak different languages. The ways people born decades apart approach tasks may create misunderstandings. But some workplaces are turning the natural divides between age groups into a competitive advantage through reverse mentoring programs that use the strengths each generation brings to work as opportunities to build mutual skills and respect. Unlike traditional mentorships that involve an older person sharing wisdom with a younger colleague, reverse mentoring affords less experienced staff members the ability to teach seasoned colleagues about new trends and technologies.
A BYU sports team was the target of a derogatory chant in an opponent’s venue for at least the fourth time in a year and the Big 12 again announced that the conference is looking into the matter. BYU men’s basketball coach Kevin Young said after a 99-92 loss at Oklahoma State on Wednesday night that he heard “F The Mormons” chants coming out of the student section. Colorado and Arizona issued apologies for the same chants heard during football games last season. So did Arizona after a basketball game last season.
RAPID CITY, SD — Anna Bossman of Moorcroft, Wyoming, is serving as the 2026 Miss Black Hills Stock Show and
The league MVP and the other seven AP NFL awards will be announced at NFL Honors on Thursday night, days before Super Bowl 60. Christian McCaffrey is a finalist for three awards, including the 2025 NFL Most Valuable Player. He joins Josh Allen, Trevor Lawrence, Drake Maye and Matthew Stafford in the MVP race. Maye, who is leading the New England Patriots against the Seattle Seahawks in the Super Bowl, and McCaffrey are also finalists for Offensive Player of the Year. A panel of 50 media members completed voting before the playoffs. The awards ceremony will be held in San Francisco.
RAPID CITY, S.D. — Heading into the final days of the Black Hills Stock Show and Rodeo Rapid City (BHSS),
Donald Dean Dubbe was born February 25, 1926 to Emil and Dora Dubbe in Humboldt, South Dakota. He passed away
RAPID CITY, S.D. – A morning traffic stop initiated by the South Dakota Highway Patrol escalated into a high-speed pursuit
Longtime Sturgis resident Ruth Lillian Paulson died on Saturday, January 31, 2026, in Eureka, South Dakota, at 101 years old.
U.S. job openings fell to the lowest level in more than five years, another sign that the American labor market remains sluggish. The Labor Department reported Thursday that vacancies fell to 6.5 million in December — from 6.9 million in November and the lowest since September 2020. Layoffs rose slightly. The number of people quitting their jobs — which shows confidence in their prospects — was basically unchanged at 3.2 million.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has endorsed Gov. Kathy Hochul for reelection, offering the moderate governor some progressive heft in her campaign for a second full term. In an op-ed in The Nation on Thursday, the democratic socialist noted their political differences, but said he’s “come to trust Governor Hochul as someone willing to engage in an honest dialogue that leads to results.” Mamdani’s support solidifies the alliance between two leaders positioned at opposite ends of the Democratic political spectrum. The young progressive became mayor by promising transformative change. The centrist Hochul has called herself a “mom governor” from Buffalo.
A new investigation shows how chemicals used for decades to make carpets stain resistant have contaminated swaths of the South. As carpet executives in northwest Georgia grappled with the health and environmental risks of PFAS, known widely as forever chemicals, they coordinated privately with the local public water utility, effectively shielding their companies from oversight. Carpet makers kept using PFAS even after scientists linked it to human health threats, including certain cancers. Major carpet companies point out their chemical suppliers hid the risks for years, and say they’ve complied with all regulations and have stopped using PFAS.
Malcolm Gladwell’s next book, “The American Way of Killing,” focuses on gun violence in the U.S. Little, Brown and Company announced the release for Sept. 29. The book argues for examining unexpected places to understand lethal violence in America. Gladwell explores the issue through various stories, including a young gunshot victim in Washington D.C., a 17th-century English knight and a professor in Alabama with a secret. Gladwell, 62, is a New Yorker staff writer and host of the podcast Revisionist History. His previous bestsellers include “The Tipping Point,” “Blink,” and “Outliers.”
The funding package President Donald Trump signed Feb. 3, 2026, includes $79 billion for the U.S. Education Department, representing a
RAPID CITY, S.D. — Anna Bossman of Moorcroft, Wyoming, is serving as the 2026 Miss Black Hills Stock Show and
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits jumped last week but remains in the same historically low range of the past few years. Applications for jobless aid for the week ending Jan. 31 rose by 22,000 to 231,000 from the previous week, the Labor Department reported Thursday. That’s significantly more than the 211,000 new applications that analysts had forecast. Applications for unemployment benefits are seen as representative of U.S. layoffs and are close to a real-time indicator of the health of the job market. The total number of Americans filing for jobless benefits for the previous week ending Jan. 24 grew by 25,000 to 1.84 million.
RAPID CITY, SD – A massive search involving air assets and ground teams took place in the Black Hills between
Sen. Elissa Slotkin of Michigan says she won’t sit for an interview with the Justice Department regarding a probe into a video she organized urging U.S. military members to resist “illegal orders.” The Justice Department’s inquiry came after President Donald Trump accused Slotkin and five other Democratic lawmakers of sedition. The FBI and U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro contacted the lawmakers in the video to ask for interviews as they investigated. In letters first obtained by The Associated Press, Slotkin’s lawyer wrote she would not sit for the interviews and requested the investigation be terminated. Slotkin says she’s considering litigation.
An Amazon Web Services data center is shown situated near single-family homes in Stone Ridge, Va., in 2024. As Americans
The Justice Department is intensifying efforts to choke off cartels’ financial networks, targeting the money launderers who are increasingly relying on cryptocurrency to move drug proceeds from the U.S. to Mexico. The cases of four defendants recently sent from Mexico to the U.S. for prosecution provide a glimpse into shadowy money laundering networks that keep the Jalisco New Generation Cartel and other violent groups in business pumping drugs into American communities. Indictments have been filed in Kentucky’s federal court. The prosecutions underscore the Justice Department’s efforts to turn up the pressure on cartels and stay ahead of their evolving and sophisticated tactics to launder massive drug proceeds across the border without detection.
An Arizona Department of Public Safety helicopter responding to an active shooter situation has crashed, killing both the pilot and a trooper who was a paramedic. The department says the helicopter was assisting the Flagstaff Police Department and other law enforcement agencies on Wednesday night. The department will work with the Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board on the crash investigation. The suspect suffered non-fatal gunshot wounds and was taken into custody. No one else was injured.
Emergency crews battled a blaze and evacuated patients from a hospital in Pennsylvania as fire engulfed part of the facility. A hospital spokesperson says all patients, staff and visitors were safely evacuated from Lehigh Valley Hospital in Dickson City. Emergency responders were continuing to work at the scene early Thursday. Gov. Josh Shapiro said in a social media post that the state’s police, emergency management agency and health department had helped to evacuate patients and secure the area. In video and photos posted online, flames can be seen shooting out from the top of what appears to be the hospital’s Orthopedic Institute. Dickson City is about 6 miles north of Scranton.
The detention of a Turkish couple who own a New Jersey kebab shop helped galvanize their community against immigration crackdowns last year. The menu includes shawarma and baklava, but customers also go to the restaurant near Philadelphia for a side of protest of the Trump administration’s immigration policies. Their business has become more popular and moved into a bigger space. Like before, they continue to offer free food to those who need help. But for Celal and Emine Emanet, the possibility of deportation still looms.
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Fun and goofy off-ice bonding is no guarantee of Olympic success. Still, the U.S. Speedskating team that will be competing at the Milan Cortina Olympics does see value in the odd-as-can-be plastic foot attached to a phone case and the schoolkid’s heart-festooned backpack that Casey Dawson is schlepping around the world as punishment for losing at fantasy football. Dawson’s first event at the Winter Games is the men’s 5,000 meters in long track on Sunday. And the TV cameras capturing every athlete’s every move at the Speed Skating Stadium are sure to zoom in on Dawson’s accessories at some point.
An ambulance desert is places and people that are more than 25 minutes from an ambulance service.
When it comes to being an offensive coordinator in the NFL, few coaches have fared better than New England’s Josh McDaniels. As a head coach, it’s been a completely different story. The six-time Super Bowl champion is back in the title game after taking a one-year break from coaching following his second firing as a head coach with no thoughts now on whether he will ever get a third chance.
There wasn’t one specific thing coach Mark Few could point to in trying to explain Gonzaga’s struggles against Portland. He said the Bulldogs were simply outplayed. Sixth-ranked Gonzaga lost 87-80 to the Pilots in Portland, snapping a 15-game winning streak. Favored by 21 1/2 points according to BetMGM Sportsbook, the Bulldogs had won 20 straight against Portland — and 19 of those were by double digits. The Pilots’ previous victory over the Zags came on Jan. 9, 2014, an 82-73 win in Portland. The Pilots had never defeated a team in the top 10.
Jon Hamm is set to host the NFL Honors as they mark their 15th anniversary at the Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco. Hamm first attended the awards show when it was a new addition to Super Bowl week. He says the event has grown into something meaningful for players, especially those not tied to postseason success. Hamm highlights the importance of recognizing individual achievements. He brings extensive hosting experience and aims to celebrate the players and their season. Hamm describes the event as an appetizer to Super Bowl week, emphasizing its cultural significance. The NFL Honors air Thursday night.
