Local News
Yankton County Commission Preview 11-5-26
The Yankton County Commission will hold its regular meeting Thursday at 6 pm, due to the general election being held on Tuesday. The commission is set to discuss a data center ordinance and approve a shared road agreement with the City of Yankton. The commission is also scheduled to create an Ambulance Advisory Board. ...
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Train Speeds Between Vermillion and Lesterville to Rise to 25 MPH
The BNSF Railway is upgrading rail in several locations between Vermillion and Lesterville. According to the South Dakota Department of Transportation, once the upgrades are complete, train speeds in those areas will go from 10 mph to 25 mph. The SD DOT is reporting that the change in speed will take effect December 1s...
20h ago
Road and Bridge Tax Levy in Yankton County Fails on Election Night
A Road and Bridge Tax Levy in Yankton County failed to pass on election night. The levy failed on a 53-47% vote.
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Local Sports
Local Sports - Thursday, November 5, 2026
The NAIA has announced the approval of a fifth-year of eligibility for student-athletes, replacing the current four-year limit. The new model links the fifth-year to academic progress rather than age for NAIA institutions, allowing athletes to compete as long as they are earning the required number of credit hours, and...
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Local Sports - Wednesday, November 4, 2026
Mount Marty Women's Soccer erased an early 2-0 deficit last night to advance to the GPAC Semifinals with a 3-2 win over Briar Cliff. The Lancers trailed 2-0 nearing the halftime break, before a pair of goals from Liz Stordahl and Val Ruiz in just 37 seconds of game time tied the match before half. The Lancers and Charg...
Nov 4, 2026
Local Sports - Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Mount Marty University will host their first ever GPAC Women's Soccer Tournament game tonight at Crane-Youngworth Field. The Lancers enter the postseason as the #4 seed with a 7-3-1 conference record. They will host #5 Briar Cliff, who ended the regular season at 6-3-2 in the GPAC. The Lancers defeated the Chargers whe...
Nov 3, 2026
National Headlines
Oil Prices Fall for Fourth Straight Day as Iran War Escalation Concerns Ease
Global oil prices declined for a fourth consecutive day on Thursday, November 5, as investors assessed the possibility of reduced tensions surrounding...
8h ago
Democrats Win Control of Congress in 2026 Midterm Elections
Democrats have won control of both the U.S. House of Representatives and the Senate following the November 3, 2026, midterm elections, changing the ba...
Nov 4, 2026
Netanyahu Urges Trump to Launch New Strikes on Iran as Diplomatic Talks Continue
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is pressing President Donald Trump to authorize another round of military strikes against Iran, even as dipl...
Nov 3, 2026
National Sports
Wembanyama overcomes illness, injury in historic 52-point, 24-rebound outing
Victor Wembanyama was battling a virus, rolled his ankle in the fourth quarter and does not believe he is playing his best
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Alcaraz advances to Paris Masters quarterfinals after Berrettini pulls out injured
Carlos Alcaraz has advanced to the quarterfinals of the Paris Masters after Matteo Berrettini withdrew from their third-round match due to an arm injury
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Cristiano Ronaldo announces his retirement from international soccer
Cristiano Ronaldo has announced he won’t play for Portugal anymore
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Music News
Aerosmith Return to the Stage After Three Years With Dave Grohl on Drums
Aerosmith returned to the stage for their first concerts in three years, performing two special shows at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles on October ...
8h ago
'The Black Parade' Hits No. 1 After 20 Years as 'Thriller' Makes Annual Halloween Surge
My Chemical Romance and Michael Jackson are making notable moves on the music charts dated November 7, 2026, with two releases from earlier decades at...
8h ago
Sparkles and Hits: Robbie Williams Lights Up the 2026 Melbourne Cup
Robbie Williams brought his signature energy to Australia's 2026 Melbourne Cup, entertaining thousands of racing fans at Flemington Racecourse on Nove...
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