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(AP Photo\/Nick Wass, File)&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1668820328&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;60&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;3200&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.0005&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Gilbert Arenas Illegal Gambling Basketball&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}" data-image-title="Gilbert Arenas Illegal Gambling Basketball" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="&lt;p&gt;FILE &#8211; Former Washington Wizards player Gilbert Arenas takes part in a ceremony during the half-time of an NBA basketball game between the Wizards and the Miami Heat, Friday, Nov. 18, 2022, in Washington. 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(AP Photo\/Chris O&#039;Meara)&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1753810203&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;174&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;250&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.0008&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;US Florida Extreme Weather Heat&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}" data-image-title="US Florida Extreme Weather Heat" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="&lt;p&gt;Children play in the water to avoid the heat at the Titusville Splash Pad, Tuesday, July 29, 2025, in Titusville, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O&#8217;Meara)&lt;/p&gt; " data-medium-file="https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25210694710658.jpg" data-large-file="https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25210694710658.jpg" /></a> </div> <p>Residents in the Southeast U.S. are no strangers to heat in the summertime. But this week's sweltering hot weather set at least one record and has forecasters urging residents to limit time outside on Tuesday if possible — and stay hydrated.</p> </div> <div class="item"> <p class="momentdate incats"><span class="time">3 days ago</span> in <a href="/news/sections/national">National</a></p> <h2><a href="https://kool98.com/news/030030-former-vice-president-kamala-harris-says-she-will-not-run-for-california-governor-in-2026/">Former Vice President Kamala Harris says she will not run for California governor in 2026</a></h2> <div class="itemimg"> <a href="https://kool98.com/news/030030-former-vice-president-kamala-harris-says-she-will-not-run-for-california-governor-in-2026/"><img src="https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25211676373525-100x80.jpg" class="attachment-thumb size-thumb wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" srcset="https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25211676373525-100x80.jpg 100w, https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25211676373525-125x100.jpg 125w, https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25211676373525-70x56.jpg 70w" sizes="(max-width: 100px) 100vw, 100px" data-attachment-id="254223" data-permalink="https://news.sagacom.com/news/030030-former-vice-president-kamala-harris-says-she-will-not-run-for-california-governor-in-2026/election-2026-governor-harris/" data-orig-file="https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25211676373525.jpg" data-orig-size="1024,682" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;4&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;AP&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;ILCE-9M3&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;FILE - Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris speaks in Washington, Nov. 6, 2024. (AP Photo\/Jacquelyn Martin, File)&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1730928768&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;200&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;1000&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.0015625&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Election 2026 Governor Harris&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}" data-image-title="Election 2026 Governor Harris" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="&lt;p&gt;FILE &#8211; Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris speaks in Washington, Nov. 6, 2024. 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(AP Photo\/Angelina Katsanis)&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1753767043&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;24&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;2000&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.005&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Shooting New York City&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}" data-image-title="Shooting New York City" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="&lt;p&gt;The ambulance carrying the body of Didarul Islam exits NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Hospital during the dignified transfer of the slain officer, who was shot and killed by a gunman Monday evening, early Tuesday, July 29, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Angelina Katsanis)&lt;/p&gt; " data-medium-file="https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25210175165604.jpg" data-large-file="https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25210175165604.jpg" /></a> </div> <p>New York City Mayor Eric Adams said Tuesday that a gunman who killed four people at a Manhattan office building was trying to target the headquarters of the National Football League but took the wrong elevator.</p> </div> <div class="item"> <p class="momentdate incats"><span class="time">5 days ago</span> in <a href="/news/sections/national">National</a></p> <h2><a href="https://kool98.com/news/030030-project-2025-author-paul-dans-will-challenge-republican-sen-lindsey-graham-in-south-carolina/">Project 2025 author Paul Dans will challenge Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham in South Carolina</a></h2> <div class="itemimg"> <a href="https://kool98.com/news/030030-project-2025-author-paul-dans-will-challenge-republican-sen-lindsey-graham-in-south-carolina/"><img src="https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25209440441405-100x80.jpg" class="attachment-thumb size-thumb wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" srcset="https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25209440441405-100x80.jpg 100w, https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25209440441405-125x100.jpg 125w, https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25209440441405-70x56.jpg 70w" sizes="(max-width: 100px) 100vw, 100px" data-attachment-id="254138" data-permalink="https://news.sagacom.com/news/030030-project-2025-author-paul-dans-will-challenge-republican-sen-lindsey-graham-in-south-carolina/election-2026-south-carolina-senate/" data-orig-file="https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25209440441405.jpg" data-orig-size="1024,683" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;4&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;AP&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;ILCE-9M3&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;FILE - Paul Dans, director of Project 2025 at the Heritage Foundation, speaks at the National Religious Broadcasters convention, Feb. 22, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo\/George Walker IV, File)&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1708651327&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All rights reserved&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;600&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;1000&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.004&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Election 2026 South Carolina Senate&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}" data-image-title="Election 2026 South Carolina Senate" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="&lt;p&gt;FILE &#8211; Paul Dans, director of Project 2025 at the Heritage Foundation, speaks at the National Religious Broadcasters convention, Feb. 22, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV, File)&lt;/p&gt; " data-medium-file="https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25209440441405.jpg" data-large-file="https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25209440441405.jpg" /></a> </div> <p>A chief architect of Project 2025, Paul Dans, is launching a Republican primary challenge to Sen. Lindsey Graham in South Carolina, joining a crowded field that will test the loyalties of President Donald Trump and his MAGA movement in next year's midterm election.</p> </div> <div class="item"> <p class="momentdate incats"><span class="time">1 week ago</span> in <a href="/news/sections/national">National</a></p> <h2><a href="https://kool98.com/news/030030-disgraced-former-us-rep-george-santos-to-begin-serving-his-7-year-fraud-sentence/">Disgraced former US Rep. George Santos to begin serving his 7-year fraud sentence</a></h2> <div class="itemimg"> <a href="https://kool98.com/news/030030-disgraced-former-us-rep-george-santos-to-begin-serving-his-7-year-fraud-sentence/"><img src="https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25205587419635-100x80.jpg" class="attachment-thumb size-thumb wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" srcset="https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25205587419635-100x80.jpg 100w, https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25205587419635-125x100.jpg 125w, https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25205587419635-70x56.jpg 70w" sizes="(max-width: 100px) 100vw, 100px" data-attachment-id="254105" data-permalink="https://news.sagacom.com/news/030030-disgraced-former-us-rep-george-santos-to-begin-serving-his-7-year-fraud-sentence/george-santos-2/" data-orig-file="https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25205587419635.jpg" data-orig-size="1024,683" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2.8&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;AP&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;ILCE-9M3&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;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)&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1745576322&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;24&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;125&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.0003125&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;George Santos&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}" data-image-title="George Santos" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="&lt;p&gt;FILE &#8211; 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)&lt;/p&gt; " data-medium-file="https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25205587419635.jpg" data-large-file="https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25205587419635.jpg" /></a> </div> <p>Disgraced former U.S. Rep. George Santos is expected to begin serving a seven-year prison sentence on Friday for the fraud charges that got him ousted from Congress.</p> </div> <div class="item"> <p class="momentdate incats"><span class="time">1 week ago</span> in <a href="/news/sections/national">National</a></p> <h2><a href="https://kool98.com/news/030030-union-pacific-and-norfolk-southern-confirm-merger-talks-to-create-coast-to-coast-railroad/">Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern confirm merger talks to create coast to coast railroad</a></h2> <div class="itemimg"> <a href="https://kool98.com/news/030030-union-pacific-and-norfolk-southern-confirm-merger-talks-to-create-coast-to-coast-railroad/"><img src="https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25199013025027-100x80.jpg" class="attachment-thumb size-thumb wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" srcset="https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25199013025027-100x80.jpg 100w, https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25199013025027-125x100.jpg 125w, https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25199013025027-70x56.jpg 70w" sizes="(max-width: 100px) 100vw, 100px" data-attachment-id="254068" data-permalink="https://news.sagacom.com/news/030030-union-pacific-and-norfolk-southern-confirm-merger-talks-to-create-coast-to-coast-railroad/railroad-merger-talks/" data-orig-file="https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25199013025027.jpg" data-orig-size="1024,674" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;3.5&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;AP&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;ILCE-7M3&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;FILE - A Union Pacific train travels through Union, Neb., July 31, 2018. (AP Photo\/Nati Harnik, File)&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1533058160&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;Copyright 2018 The Associated Press. All rights reserved&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;50&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;100&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.000625&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Railroad Merger Talks&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}" data-image-title="Railroad Merger Talks" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="&lt;p&gt;FILE &#8211; A Union Pacific train travels through Union, Neb., July 31, 2018. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik, File)&lt;/p&gt; " data-medium-file="https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25199013025027.jpg" data-large-file="https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25199013025027.jpg" /></a> </div> <p>Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern confirmed Thursday that they are in merger talks that would create a single U.S railroad with service stretching from the East to the West Coast.</p> </div> <div class="item"> <p class="momentdate incats"><span class="time">1 week ago</span> in <a href="/news/sections/national">National</a></p> <h2><a href="https://kool98.com/news/030030-bondi-facing-democratic-calls-to-testify-following-report-she-told-trump-he-was-in-epstein-files/">Bondi facing Democratic calls to testify following report she told Trump he was in Epstein files</a></h2> <div class="itemimg"> <a href="https://kool98.com/news/030030-bondi-facing-democratic-calls-to-testify-following-report-she-told-trump-he-was-in-epstein-files/"><img src="https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25196705175056-100x80.jpg" class="attachment-thumb size-thumb wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" srcset="https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25196705175056-100x80.jpg 100w, https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25196705175056-125x100.jpg 125w, https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25196705175056-70x56.jpg 70w" sizes="(max-width: 100px) 100vw, 100px" data-attachment-id="254066" data-permalink="https://news.sagacom.com/news/030030-bondi-facing-democratic-calls-to-testify-following-report-she-told-trump-he-was-in-epstein-files/justice-dea/" data-orig-file="https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25196705175056.jpg" data-orig-size="1024,683" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2.8&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;AP&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;ILCE-9M3&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;Attorney General Pam Bondi speaks at a news conference at the Drug Enforcement Administration, Tuesday, July 15, 2025, in Arlington, Va. (AP Photo\/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1752603181&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;200&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;250&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.002&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Justice DEA&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}" data-image-title="Justice DEA" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="&lt;p&gt;Attorney General Pam Bondi speaks at a news conference at the Drug Enforcement Administration, Tuesday, July 15, 2025, in Arlington, Va. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)&lt;/p&gt; " data-medium-file="https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25196705175056.jpg" data-large-file="https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25196705175056.jpg" /></a> </div> <p>Attorney General Pam Bondi is facing Democratic calls to testify before Congress following a newspaper's revelation that she told President Donald Trump that his name appeared in the files of the Jeffrey Epstein sex-trafficking investigation.</p> </div> <div class="item"> <p class="momentdate incats"><span class="time">1 week ago</span> in <a href="/news/sections/national">National</a></p> <h2><a href="https://kool98.com/news/030030-black-man-punched-and-pulled-from-his-car-by-florida-officers-on-video-is-set-to-speak-to-public/">Black man punched and pulled from his car by Florida officers on video is set to speak to public</a></h2> <div class="itemimg"> <a href="https://kool98.com/news/030030-black-man-punched-and-pulled-from-his-car-by-florida-officers-on-video-is-set-to-speak-to-public/"><img src="https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25203599536236-100x80.jpg" class="attachment-thumb size-thumb wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" srcset="https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25203599536236-100x80.jpg 100w, https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25203599536236-125x100.jpg 125w, https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25203599536236-70x56.jpg 70w" sizes="(max-width: 100px) 100vw, 100px" data-attachment-id="254041" data-permalink="https://news.sagacom.com/news/030030-black-man-punched-and-pulled-from-his-car-by-florida-officers-on-video-is-set-to-speak-to-public/florida-police-beating/" data-orig-file="https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25203599536236.jpg" data-orig-size="1024,768" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;AP&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;In this image made from cell phone video provided by the Law Office of Harry M. Daniels via TMX, William McNeil Jr. is seen sitting in his car after an officer broke his car window during a traffic stop on Feb. 19, 2025, in Jacksonville, Fla. (The Law Office of Harry M. Daniels\/TMX via AP)&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1753201206&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Florida Police Beating&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}" data-image-title="Florida Police Beating" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="&lt;p&gt;In this image made from cell phone video provided by the Law Office of Harry M. Daniels via TMX, William McNeil Jr. is seen sitting in his car after an officer broke his car window during a traffic stop on Feb. 19, 2025, in Jacksonville, Fla. (The Law Office of Harry M. Daniels/TMX via AP)&lt;/p&gt; " data-medium-file="https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25203599536236.jpg" data-large-file="https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25203599536236.jpg" /></a> </div> <p>A Black man who was shown on video being punched and dragged from his car by Florida law officers during a traffic stop will speak to the public on Wednesday.</p> </div> </div></div><div id="saganewswidget-11" class="widget news widget_saganewswidget"><div class="items news"><h1><span>World</span></h1> <div class="item"> <p class="momentdate incats"><span class="time">3 days ago</span> in <a href="/news/sections/trending">Trending</a>, <a href="/news/sections/world">World</a></p> <h2><a href="https://kool98.com/news/030030-tsunami-warnings-fading-after-one-of-the-largest-earthquakes-ever-recorded-heres-what-to-know/">Tsunami warnings fading after one of the largest earthquakes ever recorded. Here&#8217;s what to know</a></h2> <div class="itemimg"> <a href="https://kool98.com/news/030030-tsunami-warnings-fading-after-one-of-the-largest-earthquakes-ever-recorded-heres-what-to-know/"><img src="https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25211112950386-100x80.jpg" class="attachment-thumb size-thumb wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" srcset="https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25211112950386-100x80.jpg 100w, https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25211112950386-125x100.jpg 125w, https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25211112950386-70x56.jpg 70w" sizes="(max-width: 100px) 100vw, 100px" data-attachment-id="254226" data-permalink="https://news.sagacom.com/news/030030-tsunami-warnings-fading-after-one-of-the-largest-earthquakes-ever-recorded-heres-what-to-know/pacific-tsunami/" data-orig-file="https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25211112950386.jpg" data-orig-size="1024,858" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;AP&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;The map above locates the epicenter of an 8.8 magnitude earthquake in Russia that has triggered tsunami warnings across the Pacific Ocean. (AP Graphic)&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1753844894&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Pacific-Tsunami&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}" data-image-title="Pacific-Tsunami" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="&lt;p&gt;The map above locates the epicenter of an 8.8 magnitude earthquake in Russia that has triggered tsunami warnings across the Pacific Ocean. (AP Graphic)&lt;/p&gt; " data-medium-file="https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25211112950386.jpg" data-large-file="https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25211112950386.jpg" /></a> </div> <p>One of this century's most powerful earthquakes struck off the coast of Russia and generated tsunami warnings and advisories for a broad section of the Pacific, including Alaska, Hawaii and the U.S. West Coast and as far south as New Zealand.</p> </div> <div class="item"> <p class="momentdate incats"><span class="time">4 days ago</span> in <a href="/news/sections/world">World</a></p> <h2><a href="https://kool98.com/news/030030-over-60000-palestinians-killed-in-the-21-month-israel-hamas-war-gazas-health-ministry-says/">Over 60,000 Palestinians killed in the 21-month Israel-Hamas war, Gaza&#8217;s Health Ministry says</a></h2> <div class="itemimg"> <a href="https://kool98.com/news/030030-over-60000-palestinians-killed-in-the-21-month-israel-hamas-war-gazas-health-ministry-says/"><img src="https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25210315905943-100x80.jpg" class="attachment-thumb size-thumb wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" srcset="https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25210315905943-100x80.jpg 100w, https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25210315905943-125x100.jpg 125w, https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25210315905943-70x56.jpg 70w" sizes="(max-width: 100px) 100vw, 100px" data-attachment-id="254164" data-permalink="https://news.sagacom.com/news/030030-over-60000-palestinians-killed-in-the-21-month-israel-hamas-war-gazas-health-ministry-says/israel-palestinians-3/" data-orig-file="https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25210315905943.jpg" data-orig-size="1024,683" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;6.3&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;AP&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;ILCE-1&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;Israeli soldiers drive on their armored personnel carrier inside the northern Gaza Strip, as seen from southern Israel, Tuesday, July 29, 2025. (AP Photo\/Ariel Schalit)&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1753776297&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;600&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;400&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.00015625&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Israel Palestinians&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}" data-image-title="Israel Palestinians" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="&lt;p&gt;Israeli soldiers drive on their armored personnel carrier inside the northern Gaza Strip, as seen from southern Israel, Tuesday, July 29, 2025. (AP Photo/Ariel Schalit)&lt;/p&gt; " data-medium-file="https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25210315905943.jpg" data-large-file="https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25210315905943.jpg" /></a> </div> <p>Over 60,000 Palestinians have been killed in the 21-month Israel-Hamas war, Gaza's Health Ministry said Tuesday. At least 77 were killed over the past 24 hours, most while seeking food.</p> </div> <div class="item"> <p class="momentdate incats"><span class="time">1 week ago</span> in <a href="/news/sections/world">World</a></p> <h2><a href="https://kool98.com/news/030030-cyprus-gets-help-from-other-countries-in-battling-huge-wildfire-that-has-killed-2/">Cyprus gets help from other countries in battling huge wildfire that has killed 2</a></h2> <div class="itemimg"> <a href="https://kool98.com/news/030030-cyprus-gets-help-from-other-countries-in-battling-huge-wildfire-that-has-killed-2/"><img src="https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25205188268560-100x80.jpg" class="attachment-thumb size-thumb wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" srcset="https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25205188268560-100x80.jpg 100w, https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25205188268560-125x100.jpg 125w, https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25205188268560-70x56.jpg 70w" sizes="(max-width: 100px) 100vw, 100px" data-attachment-id="254074" data-permalink="https://news.sagacom.com/news/030030-cyprus-gets-help-from-other-countries-in-battling-huge-wildfire-that-has-killed-2/cyprus-wildfire/" data-orig-file="https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25205188268560.jpg" data-orig-size="1024,683" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;5&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;AP&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;ILCE-1&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;Flames burn near a house in Souni village, Cyprus, during a massive wildfire on the southern side of the east Mediterranean island nation&#039;s Troodos mountain range, Thursday, July 24, 2025. (AP Photo\/Petros Karadjias)&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1753329493&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;51&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;100&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.003125&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Cyprus Wildfire&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}" data-image-title="Cyprus Wildfire" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="&lt;p&gt;Flames burn near a house in Souni village, Cyprus, during a massive wildfire on the southern side of the east Mediterranean island nation&#8217;s Troodos mountain range, Thursday, July 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Petros Karadjias)&lt;/p&gt; " data-medium-file="https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25205188268560.jpg" data-large-file="https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25205188268560.jpg" /></a> </div> <p>Aircraft from Jordan, Israel and Spain were on their way Thursday to help battle a huge wildfire in Cyprus that has claimed the lives of two people. Police were investigating reports that arsonists were to blame.</p> </div> <div class="item"> <p class="momentdate incats"><span class="time">2 weeks ago</span> in <a href="/news/sections/world">World</a></p> <h2><a href="https://kool98.com/news/030030-a-bangladesh-air-force-training-jet-crashes-into-a-dhaka-school-killing-at-least-19/">A Bangladesh Air Force training jet crashes into a Dhaka school, killing at least 19</a></h2> <div class="itemimg"> <a href="https://kool98.com/news/030030-a-bangladesh-air-force-training-jet-crashes-into-a-dhaka-school-killing-at-least-19/"><img src="https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25202362849576-100x80.jpg" class="attachment-thumb size-thumb wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" srcset="https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25202362849576-100x80.jpg 100w, https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25202362849576-125x100.jpg 125w, https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25202362849576-70x56.jpg 70w" sizes="(max-width: 100px) 100vw, 100px" data-attachment-id="253955" data-permalink="https://news.sagacom.com/news/030030-a-bangladesh-air-force-training-jet-crashes-into-a-dhaka-school-killing-at-least-19/aptopix-bangladesh-crash/" data-orig-file="https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25202362849576.jpg" data-orig-size="1024,683" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;1.6&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;AP&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 15&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;Firemen check the wreckage of a Bangladesh Air Force training aircraft that crashed onto a school campus in Dhaka, Bangladesh, Monday, July 21, 2025. (AP Photo\/Al-emrun Garjon)&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1753090138&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;5.96&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;32&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.0021459227467811&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;APTOPIX Bangladesh Crash&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}" data-image-title="APTOPIX Bangladesh Crash" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="&lt;p&gt;Firemen check the wreckage of a Bangladesh Air Force training aircraft that crashed onto a school campus in Dhaka, Bangladesh, Monday, July 21, 2025. (AP Photo/Al-emrun Garjon)&lt;/p&gt; " data-medium-file="https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25202362849576.jpg" data-large-file="https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25202362849576.jpg" /></a> </div> <p>A Bangladesh Air Force training aircraft crashed into a school campus in the capital, Dhaka, shortly after takeoff on Monday, killing at least 19 people including the pilot and injuring more than 100, officials said.</p> </div> <div class="item"> <p class="momentdate incats"><span class="time">2 weeks ago</span> in <a href="/news/sections/world">World</a></p> <h2><a href="https://kool98.com/news/030030-venezuela-releases-10-jailed-americans-in-deal-that-frees-migrants-deported-to-el-salvador-by-us/">Venezuela releases 10 jailed Americans in deal that frees migrants deported to El Salvador by US</a></h2> <div class="itemimg"> <a href="https://kool98.com/news/030030-venezuela-releases-10-jailed-americans-in-deal-that-frees-migrants-deported-to-el-salvador-by-us/"><img src="https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25199739976259-100x80.jpg" class="attachment-thumb size-thumb wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" srcset="https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25199739976259-100x80.jpg 100w, https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25199739976259-125x100.jpg 125w, https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25199739976259-70x56.jpg 70w" sizes="(max-width: 100px) 100vw, 100px" data-attachment-id="253927" data-permalink="https://news.sagacom.com/news/030030-venezuela-releases-10-jailed-americans-in-deal-that-frees-migrants-deported-to-el-salvador-by-us/el-salvador-venezuela-us-deportees/" data-orig-file="https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25199739976259.jpg" data-orig-size="1024,683" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;AP&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Jpeg File&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;This photo released by the El Salvador&#039;s presidential press office shows men, who El Salvador&#039;s government identify as Venezuelans who the U.S. government detained and flew to El Salvador months ago, boarding a Venezuelan plane bound for Venezuela at the Oscar Arnulfo Romero International Airport in San Luis Talpa, El Salvador, Friday, July 18, 2025. (El Salvador&#039;s presidential press office via AP)&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1752863365&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;El Salvador Venezuela US Deportees&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}" data-image-title="El Salvador Venezuela US Deportees" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="&lt;p&gt;This photo released by the El Salvador&#8217;s presidential press office shows men, who El Salvador&#8217;s government identify as Venezuelans who the U.S. government detained and flew to El Salvador months ago, boarding a Venezuelan plane bound for Venezuela at the Oscar Arnulfo Romero International Airport in San Luis Talpa, El Salvador, Friday, July 18, 2025. (El Salvador&#8217;s presidential press office via AP)&lt;/p&gt; " data-medium-file="https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25199739976259.jpg" data-large-file="https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25199739976259.jpg" /></a> </div> <p>Venezuela released 10 jailed Americans on Friday in exchange for getting home scores of migrants deported by the United States to El Salvador months ago under the Trump administration's immigration crackdown, officials said.</p> </div> <div class="item"> <p class="momentdate incats"><span class="time">2 weeks ago</span> in <a href="/news/sections/world">World</a></p> <h2><a href="https://kool98.com/news/030030-brazils-former-president-bolsonaro-ordered-to-wear-an-electronic-ankle-monitor/">Brazil&#8217;s former President Bolsonaro ordered to wear an electronic ankle monitor</a></h2> <div class="itemimg"> <a href="https://kool98.com/news/030030-brazils-former-president-bolsonaro-ordered-to-wear-an-electronic-ankle-monitor/"><img src="https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25198567701388-100x80.jpg" class="attachment-thumb size-thumb wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" srcset="https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25198567701388-100x80.jpg 100w, https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25198567701388-125x100.jpg 125w, https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25198567701388-70x56.jpg 70w" sizes="(max-width: 100px) 100vw, 100px" data-attachment-id="253891" data-permalink="https://news.sagacom.com/news/030030-brazils-former-president-bolsonaro-ordered-to-wear-an-electronic-ankle-monitor/brazil-bolsonaro/" data-orig-file="https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25198567701388.jpg" data-orig-size="1024,683" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2.8&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;AP&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon EOS R6m2&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;Brazil&#039;s former President Jair Bolsonaro gives a press conference outside the Senate in Brasilia, Brazil, Thursday, July 17, 2025. (AP Photo\/Luis Nova)&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1752761128&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;300&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;500&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.0015625&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Brazil Bolsonaro&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}" data-image-title="Brazil Bolsonaro" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="&lt;p&gt;Brazil&#8217;s former President Jair Bolsonaro gives a press conference outside the Senate in Brasilia, Brazil, Thursday, July 17, 2025. (AP Photo/Luis Nova)&lt;/p&gt; " data-medium-file="https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25198567701388.jpg" data-large-file="https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25198567701388.jpg" /></a> </div> <p>Brazil's former President Jair Bolsonaro has been ordered to wear an ankle monitor, his press office said on Friday.</p> </div> <div class="item"> <p class="momentdate incats"><span class="time">3 weeks ago</span> in <a href="/news/sections/national">National</a>, <a href="/news/sections/trending">Trending</a>, <a href="/news/sections/world">World</a></p> <h2><a href="https://kool98.com/news/030030-private-spaceflight-ends-with-a-pacific-splashdown-for-astronauts-from-india-poland-and-hungary/">Private spaceflight ends with a Pacific splashdown for astronauts from India, Poland and Hungary</a></h2> <div class="itemimg"> <a href="https://kool98.com/news/030030-private-spaceflight-ends-with-a-pacific-splashdown-for-astronauts-from-india-poland-and-hungary/"><img src="https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25196379423812-100x80.jpg" class="attachment-thumb size-thumb wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" srcset="https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25196379423812-100x80.jpg 100w, https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25196379423812-125x100.jpg 125w, https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25196379423812-70x56.jpg 70w" sizes="(max-width: 100px) 100vw, 100px" data-attachment-id="253753" data-permalink="https://news.sagacom.com/news/030030-private-spaceflight-ends-with-a-pacific-splashdown-for-astronauts-from-india-poland-and-hungary/spacex-private-astronauts-2/" data-orig-file="https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25196379423812.jpg" data-orig-size="1200,800" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;AP&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;TBA&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;In this image made from video provided by SpaceX, one of the four astronauts, Axiom&#039;s Peggy Whitson, who served as commander, comes out of a SpaceX capsule loaded at the recovery ship after parachuting into the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Southern California on Tuesday, July 15, 2025. (SpaceX via AP)&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1752574793&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;SpaceX Private Astronauts&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}" data-image-title="SpaceX Private Astronauts" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="&lt;p&gt;In this image made from video provided by SpaceX, one of the four astronauts, Axiom&#8217;s Peggy Whitson, who served as commander, comes out of a SpaceX capsule loaded at the recovery ship after parachuting into the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Southern California on Tuesday, July 15, 2025. (SpaceX via AP)&lt;/p&gt; " data-medium-file="https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25196379423812.jpg" data-large-file="https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25196379423812.jpg" /></a> </div> <p>By MARCIA DUNN AP Aerospace Writer CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — A private spaceflight featuring the first astronauts in more&hellip;</p> </div> <div class="item"> <p class="momentdate incats"><span class="time">3 weeks ago</span> in <a href="/news/sections/world">World</a></p> <h2><a href="https://kool98.com/news/030030-the-uk-says-thousands-of-afghans-have-been-brought-to-britain-under-a-secret-resettlement-program/">The UK says thousands of Afghans have been brought to Britain under a secret resettlement program</a></h2> <div class="itemimg"> <a href="https://kool98.com/news/030030-the-uk-says-thousands-of-afghans-have-been-brought-to-britain-under-a-secret-resettlement-program/"><img src="https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25196446584566-100x80.jpg" class="attachment-thumb size-thumb wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" srcset="https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25196446584566-100x80.jpg 100w, https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25196446584566-125x100.jpg 125w, https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25196446584566-70x56.jpg 70w" sizes="(max-width: 100px) 100vw, 100px" data-attachment-id="253738" data-permalink="https://news.sagacom.com/news/030030-the-uk-says-thousands-of-afghans-have-been-brought-to-britain-under-a-secret-resettlement-program/britain-afghanistan/" data-orig-file="https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25196446584566.jpg" data-orig-size="1200,800" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;AP&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;FILE - Britain&#039;s Prime Minister David Cameron delivers a speech to British and US troops during a visit to Camp Bastion, outside Lashkar Gah, the provincial capital of Helmand province in south Afghanistan, July 4, 2011. (AP Photo\/Lefteris Pitarakis, pool, file)&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1309769253&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;AP2011&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Britain-Afghanistan&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}" data-image-title="Britain-Afghanistan" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="&lt;p&gt;Britain&#8217;s Prime Minister David Cameron delivers a speech to British and US troops during a visit to Camp Bastion, outside Lashkar Gah, the provincial capital of Helmand province in south Afghanistan, July 4, 2011. (AP Photo/Lefteris Pitarakis, pool, file)&lt;/p&gt; " data-medium-file="https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25196446584566.jpg" data-large-file="https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25196446584566.jpg" /></a> </div> <p>Thousands of Afghans, including many who worked with British forces, have been secretly resettled in the U.K. after a leak of data on their...</p> </div> </div></div><div id="saganewswidget-12" class="widget news widget_saganewswidget"><div class="items news"><h1><span>Lifestyle</span></h1> <div class="item"> <p class="momentdate incats"><span class="time">9 hours ago</span> in <a href="https://mitchellnow.com/news/sections/business">Business</a>, <a href="https://mitchellnow.com/news/sections/government">Government</a>, <a href="https://mitchellnow.com/news/sections/lifestyle">Lifestyle</a>, <a href="https://mitchellnow.com/news/sections/local">Local</a>, <a href="https://mitchellnow.com/news/sections/people">People</a></p> <h2><a href="https://mitchellnow.com/news/236632-corn-palace-chairs-up-for-auction-ahead-of-renovation/">Corn Palace Chairs Up for Auction Ahead of Renovation</a></h2> <div class="itemimg"> <a href="https://mitchellnow.com/news/236632-corn-palace-chairs-up-for-auction-ahead-of-renovation/"><img src="https://mitchellnow.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/263/files/2024/03/Corn-Palace-plaza-1200x800-1.jpg" class="attachment-thumb size-thumb wp-post-image" alt="Corn Palace chair auction Mitchell South Dakota Corn Palace Purple Wave online auction own a piece of Corn Palace history Corn Palace renovation 2025 Corn Palace seating upgrade ADA-compliant upgrades Mitchell Corn Palace Festival 2025 Mitchell City Council Corn Palace South Dakota landmark auction Corn Palace memorabilia historic chair auction" decoding="async" srcset="https://mitchellnow.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/263/files/2024/03/Corn-Palace-plaza-1200x800-1.jpg 1200w, https://mitchellnow.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/263/files/2024/03/Corn-Palace-plaza-1200x800-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https://mitchellnow.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/263/files/2024/03/Corn-Palace-plaza-1200x800-1-340x227.jpg 340w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" data-attachment-id="28043" data-permalink="https://mitchellnow.com/news/236632-scotty-mccreery-to-headline-2024-corn-palace-festival/corn-palace-plaza-1200x800/" data-orig-file="https://mitchellnow.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/263/files/2024/03/Corn-Palace-plaza-1200x800-1.jpg" data-orig-size="1200,800" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}" data-image-title="Corn Palace plaza 1200&#215;800" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://mitchellnow.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/263/files/2024/03/Corn-Palace-plaza-1200x800-1-640x480.jpg" data-large-file="https://mitchellnow.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/263/files/2024/03/Corn-Palace-plaza-1200x800-1-1200x768.jpg" /></a> </div> <p>Fans of South Dakota’s iconic Corn Palace have a chance to own a piece of history, as about 1,700 original chairs are being auctioned off during a major renovation project. The online auction, hosted by Purple Wave, is live now and will close at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, August 19. </p> </div> <div class="item"> <p class="momentdate incats"><span class="time">9 hours ago</span> in <a href="https://mitchellnow.com/news/sections/business">Business</a>, <a href="https://mitchellnow.com/news/sections/crime">Crime</a>, <a href="https://mitchellnow.com/news/sections/government">Government</a>, <a href="https://mitchellnow.com/news/sections/lifestyle">Lifestyle</a>, <a href="https://mitchellnow.com/news/sections/local">Local</a>, <a href="https://mitchellnow.com/news/sections/people">People</a></p> <h2><a href="https://mitchellnow.com/news/236632-sd-commission-clears-deputies-with-legal-troubles-for-certification/">SD Commission Clears Deputies With Legal Troubles for Certification</a></h2> <div class="itemimg"> <a href="https://mitchellnow.com/news/236632-sd-commission-clears-deputies-with-legal-troubles-for-certification/"></a> </div> <p>Two South Dakotans with some bumps in their past have officially been cleared to serve in law enforcement. On Wednesday, the state's Law Enforcement Officers Standards and Training Commission gave the green light to Patrick Iyotte and Ashley Yellow Bull after separate hearings. 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Mapleton Golf Club plans to open September 1st on 210 acres near the Veterans Cemetery.</p> </div> <div class="item"> <p class="momentdate incats"><span class="time">9 hours ago</span> in <a href="https://mitchellnow.com/news/sections/business">Business</a>, <a href="https://mitchellnow.com/news/sections/crime">Crime</a>, <a href="https://mitchellnow.com/news/sections/government">Government</a>, <a href="https://mitchellnow.com/news/sections/lifestyle">Lifestyle</a>, <a href="https://mitchellnow.com/news/sections/local">Local</a>, <a href="https://mitchellnow.com/news/sections/people">People</a></p> <h2><a href="https://mitchellnow.com/news/236632-attorney-general-jackley-hughes-county-sheriff-callahan-warn-public-about-jury-duty-phone-scam/">Attorney General Jackley, Hughes County Sheriff Callahan Warn Public About Jury Duty Phone Scam</a></h2> <div class="itemimg"> <a href="https://mitchellnow.com/news/236632-attorney-general-jackley-hughes-county-sheriff-callahan-warn-public-about-jury-duty-phone-scam/"></a> </div> <p>MITCHELL, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW)  – South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley and Hughes County Sheriff Patrick Callahan encourage the public to&hellip;</p> </div> <div class="item"> <p class="momentdate incats"><span class="time">2 days ago</span> in <a href="https://mitchellnow.com/news/sections/government">Government</a>, <a href="https://mitchellnow.com/news/sections/lifestyle">Lifestyle</a>, <a href="https://mitchellnow.com/news/sections/local">Local</a>, <a href="https://mitchellnow.com/news/sections/people">People</a></p> <h2><a href="https://mitchellnow.com/news/236632-rep-dusty-johnson-hosts-behavioral-health-roundtable-in-south-dakota/">Rep. Dusty Johnson Hosts Behavioral Health Roundtable in South Dakota</a></h2> <div class="itemimg"> <a href="https://mitchellnow.com/news/236632-rep-dusty-johnson-hosts-behavioral-health-roundtable-in-south-dakota/"><img src="https://mitchellnow.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/263/files/2025/06/doctors.jpg" class="attachment-thumb size-thumb wp-post-image" alt="Dusty Johnson mental health South Dakota behavioral health roundtable youth suicide rates South Dakota addiction crisis South Dakota shortage of mental health professionals early intervention in schools substance abuse treatment South Dakota regional mental health services behavioral health workforce development mental health policy discussion supporting youth mental health South Dakota addiction resources Dusty Johnson health care initiatives" decoding="async" srcset="https://mitchellnow.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/263/files/2025/06/doctors.jpg 1200w, https://mitchellnow.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/263/files/2025/06/doctors-768x511.jpg 768w, 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data-medium-file="https://mitchellnow.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/263/files/2025/06/doctors-640x480.jpg" data-large-file="https://mitchellnow.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/263/files/2025/06/doctors-1200x768.jpg" /></a> </div> <p>Representative Dusty Johnson hosted a behavioral health roundtable on Tuesday, uniting South Dakota mental health experts to tackle rising concerns around addiction, youth suicide, and the shortage of mental health professionals. </p> </div> <div class="item"> <p class="momentdate incats"><span class="time">2 days ago</span> in <a href="https://mitchellnow.com/news/sections/business">Business</a>, <a href="https://mitchellnow.com/news/sections/government">Government</a>, <a href="https://mitchellnow.com/news/sections/lifestyle">Lifestyle</a>, <a href="https://mitchellnow.com/news/sections/local">Local</a>, <a href="https://mitchellnow.com/news/sections/people">People</a></p> <h2><a href="https://mitchellnow.com/news/236632-rhoden-applications-for-fall-interns-accepted-through-thursday/">Rhoden Applications For Fall Interns Accepted Through Thursday</a></h2> <div class="itemimg"> <a href="https://mitchellnow.com/news/236632-rhoden-applications-for-fall-interns-accepted-through-thursday/"><img src="https://mitchellnow.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/263/files/2025/07/news-paper.jpg" class="attachment-thumb size-thumb wp-post-image" alt="Governor Larry Rhoden internship South Dakota fall internships college student internship opportunity Governor’s General Counsel state government internships South Dakota student opportunities apply for governor internship public service internship government career experience internship application deadline" decoding="async" srcset="https://mitchellnow.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/263/files/2025/07/news-paper.jpg 1200w, https://mitchellnow.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/263/files/2025/07/news-paper-768x511.jpg 768w, 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data-medium-file="https://mitchellnow.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/263/files/2025/07/news-paper-640x480.jpg" data-large-file="https://mitchellnow.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/263/files/2025/07/news-paper-1200x768.jpg" /></a> </div> <p>Governor Larry Rhoden is still accepting applications for his fall internship program, offering college students a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in state government. Interns will assist the Governor’s General Counsel and collaborate with various state departments based on their skills and interests. </p> </div> <div class="item"> <p class="momentdate incats"><span class="time">2 days ago</span> in <a href="https://mitchellnow.com/news/sections/government">Government</a>, <a href="https://mitchellnow.com/news/sections/lifestyle">Lifestyle</a>, <a href="https://mitchellnow.com/news/sections/local">Local</a>, <a href="https://mitchellnow.com/news/sections/people">People</a></p> <h2><a href="https://mitchellnow.com/news/236632-dusty-johnson-clashes-with-pipeline-opponents-over-alleged-support-for-carbon-projects/">Dusty Johnson Clashes with Pipeline Opponents Over Alleged Support for Carbon Projects</a></h2> <div class="itemimg"> <a href="https://mitchellnow.com/news/236632-dusty-johnson-clashes-with-pipeline-opponents-over-alleged-support-for-carbon-projects/"></a> </div> <p>An online clash has erupted between Congressman Dusty Johnson and South Dakota carbon pipeline opponents over legislation linked to carbon capture infrastructure. Activist Amanda Radke accuses Johnson of backing a bill that allegedly paves the way for carbon pipelines. Johnson refutes the claim, calling it "fake news" and stating the bill focuses solely on clean water projects.</p> </div> <div class="item"> <p class="momentdate incats"><span class="time">2 days ago</span> in <a href="https://mitchellnow.com/news/sections/lifestyle">Lifestyle</a>, <a href="https://mitchellnow.com/news/sections/local">Local</a>, <a href="https://mitchellnow.com/news/sections/people">People</a></p> <h2><a href="https://mitchellnow.com/news/236632-sioux-falls-opens-tree-and-branch-drop-off-sites-for-storm-cleanup/">Sioux Falls Opens Tree and Branch Drop-Off Sites for Storm Cleanup</a></h2> <div class="itemimg"> <a href="https://mitchellnow.com/news/236632-sioux-falls-opens-tree-and-branch-drop-off-sites-for-storm-cleanup/"><img src="https://mitchellnow.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/263/files/2025/07/broken-trees.jpg" class="attachment-thumb size-thumb wp-post-image" alt="Sioux Falls storm cleanup tree and branch drop-off storm debris disposal Sioux Empire Fairgrounds Chambers Street drop-off Public Works Director Mark Cotter city storm cleanup assistance storm damage response Sioux Falls Public Works tree removal after storm yard waste disposal Sioux Falls storm recovery efforts" decoding="async" srcset="https://mitchellnow.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/263/files/2025/07/broken-trees.jpg 1200w, https://mitchellnow.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/263/files/2025/07/broken-trees-150x150.jpg 150w, https://mitchellnow.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/263/files/2025/07/broken-trees-768x768.jpg 768w, https://mitchellnow.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/263/files/2025/07/broken-trees-280x280.jpg 280w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" data-attachment-id="36530" data-permalink="https://mitchellnow.com/news/236632-sioux-falls-opens-tree-and-branch-drop-off-sites-for-storm-cleanup/broken-trees/" data-orig-file="https://mitchellnow.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/263/files/2025/07/broken-trees.jpg" data-orig-size="1200,1200" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}" data-image-title="broken trees" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://mitchellnow.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/263/files/2025/07/broken-trees-640x480.jpg" data-large-file="https://mitchellnow.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/263/files/2025/07/broken-trees-1200x768.jpg" /></a> </div> <p>Sioux Falls residents continue storm cleanup efforts with support from the city. Public Works Director Mark Cotter announced that tree and branch drop-off sites are now open at the Sioux Empire Fairgrounds and Chambers Street. </p> </div> </div></div><div id="saganewswidget-6" class="widget news widget_saganewswidget"><div class="items news hidden-phone"><h1><span>Sports</span></h1> <div class="item"> <p class="momentdate incats"><span class="time">1 day ago</span> in <a href="https://mitchellnow.com/news/sections/local-sports">Local Sports</a>, <a href="https://mitchellnow.com/news/sections/sports">Sports</a></p> <h2><a href="https://mitchellnow.com/news/236632-sports-roundup-friday-8-1-25/">Sports Roundup: Friday 8/1/25</a></h2> <div class="itemimg"> <a href="https://mitchellnow.com/news/236632-sports-roundup-friday-8-1-25/"><img src="https://mitchellnow.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/263/files/2020/07/football-stadium.jpg" class="attachment-thumb size-thumb wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" 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data-image-title="baseball foul line" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://mitchellnow.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/263/files/2020/08/baseball-foul-line-640x480.jpg" data-large-file="https://mitchellnow.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/263/files/2020/08/baseball-foul-line.jpg" /></a> </div> <p>Area Sports Yesterday’s Amateur Baseball Tournament Game: No. 1 Kimball/White Lake 8, No. 3 Burke 1 Burke will be rep&hellip;</p> </div> <div class="item"> <p class="momentdate incats"><span class="time">3 days ago</span> in <a href="/news/sections/sports">Sports</a></p> <h2><a href="https://kool98.com/news/030030-espn-cuts-ties-with-shannon-sharpe-following-settlement-of-sexual-assault-lawsuit-ap-source-says/">ESPN cuts ties with Shannon Sharpe following settlement of sexual assault lawsuit, AP source says</a></h2> <div class="itemimg"> <a 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data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;4.5&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;Chris Pizzello\/Invision\/AP&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;ILCE-9M2&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;FILE - Former NFL football player and sports analyst Shannon Sharpe poses at a special screening of the Netflix documentary film \&quot;The Redeem Team,\&quot; Sept. 22, 2022, at Netflix Tudum Theater in Los Angeles. (AP Photo\/Chris Pizzello, File)&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1663897769&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;2022 Invision&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;155&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;1600&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.005&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Shannon Sharpe Sex Assault Lawsuit&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}" data-image-title="Shannon Sharpe Sex Assault Lawsuit" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="&lt;p&gt;FILE &#8211; Former NFL football player and sports analyst Shannon Sharpe poses at a special screening of the Netflix documentary film &#8220;The Redeem Team,&#8221; Sept. 22, 2022, at Netflix Tudum Theater in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, File)&lt;/p&gt; " data-medium-file="https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25199815657532.jpg" data-large-file="https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25199815657532.jpg" /></a> </div> <p>Hall of Fame tight end-turned-broadcaster Shannon Sharpe will not return to ESPN, a person with knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press on Wednesday.</p> </div> <div class="item"> <p class="momentdate incats"><span class="time">3 days ago</span> in <a href="/news/sections/sports">Sports</a></p> <h2><a href="https://kool98.com/news/030030-braves-place-5-time-all-star-ronald-acuna-jr-on-the-injured-list-with-achilles-tendon-inflammation/">Braves place 5-time All-Star Ronald Acuña Jr. on the injured list with Achilles tendon inflammation</a></h2> <div class="itemimg"> <a href="https://kool98.com/news/030030-braves-place-5-time-all-star-ronald-acuna-jr-on-the-injured-list-with-achilles-tendon-inflammation/"><img src="https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25210089306494-100x80.jpg" class="attachment-thumb size-thumb wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" srcset="https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25210089306494-100x80.jpg 100w, https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25210089306494-125x100.jpg 125w, https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25210089306494-70x56.jpg 70w" sizes="(max-width: 100px) 100vw, 100px" data-attachment-id="254236" data-permalink="https://news.sagacom.com/news/030030-braves-place-5-time-all-star-ronald-acuna-jr-on-the-injured-list-with-achilles-tendon-inflammation/braves-royals-baseball/" data-orig-file="https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25210089306494.jpg" data-orig-size="1024,683" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;4&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;AP&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;ILCE-1&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;Atlanta Braves&#039; Ronald Acuna Jr. celebrates after scoring on a three-run double hit by Austin Riley during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals, Monday, July 28, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo\/Charlie Riedel)&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1753755285&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;560&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;8000&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.0005&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Braves Royals Baseball&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}" data-image-title="Braves Royals Baseball" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="&lt;p&gt;Atlanta Braves&#8217; Ronald Acuna Jr. celebrates after scoring on a three-run double hit by Austin Riley during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals, Monday, July 28, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)&lt;/p&gt; " data-medium-file="https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25210089306494.jpg" data-large-file="https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25210089306494.jpg" /></a> </div> <p>The Atlanta Braves put five-time All-Star Ronald Acuña Jr. on the 10-day injured list with right Achilles tendon inflammation Wednesday, though the exact severity of the injury to the slugging outfielder may not be known until additional testing is done.</p> </div> <div class="item"> <p class="momentdate incats"><span class="time">3 days ago</span> in <a href="/news/sections/sports">Sports</a></p> <h2><a href="https://kool98.com/news/030030-former-nba-star-gilbert-arenas-5-others-charged-with-running-illegal-poker-games-at-his-la-mansion/">Former NBA star Gilbert Arenas, 5 others charged with running illegal poker games at his LA mansion</a></h2> <div class="itemimg"> <a href="https://kool98.com/news/030030-former-nba-star-gilbert-arenas-5-others-charged-with-running-illegal-poker-games-at-his-la-mansion/"><img src="https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25211682967772-100x80.jpg" class="attachment-thumb size-thumb wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" srcset="https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25211682967772-100x80.jpg 100w, https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25211682967772-125x100.jpg 125w, https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25211682967772-70x56.jpg 70w" sizes="(max-width: 100px) 100vw, 100px" data-attachment-id="254233" data-permalink="https://news.sagacom.com/news/030030-former-nba-star-gilbert-arenas-5-others-charged-with-running-illegal-poker-games-at-his-la-mansion/gilbert-arenas-illegal-gambling-basketball/" data-orig-file="https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25211682967772.jpg" data-orig-size="1024,682" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2.8&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;AP&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;NIKON Z 9&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;FILE - Former Washington Wizards player Gilbert Arenas takes part in a ceremony during the half-time of an NBA basketball game between the Wizards and the Miami Heat, Friday, Nov. 18, 2022, in Washington. (AP Photo\/Nick Wass, File)&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1668820328&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;60&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;3200&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.0005&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Gilbert Arenas Illegal Gambling Basketball&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}" data-image-title="Gilbert Arenas Illegal Gambling Basketball" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="&lt;p&gt;FILE &#8211; Former Washington Wizards player Gilbert Arenas takes part in a ceremony during the half-time of an NBA basketball game between the Wizards and the Miami Heat, Friday, Nov. 18, 2022, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)&lt;/p&gt; " data-medium-file="https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25211682967772.jpg" data-large-file="https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25211682967772.jpg" /></a> </div> <p>Former NBA star Gilbert Arenas was arrested Wednesday along with five other people, including a suspected member of an Israeli organized crime group, on suspicion of hosting illegal high-stakes poker games at a Los Angeles mansion owned by Arenas, federal prosecutors said.</p> </div> <div class="item"> <p class="momentdate incats"><span class="time">3 days ago</span> in <a href="https://mitchellnow.com/news/sections/college">College</a>, <a href="https://mitchellnow.com/news/sections/local">Local</a>, <a href="https://mitchellnow.com/news/sections/local-sports">Local Sports</a>, <a href="https://mitchellnow.com/news/sections/people">People</a></p> <h2><a href="https://mitchellnow.com/news/236632-stephen-oswald-jr-named-head-coach-of-dakota-wesleyan-softball-program/">Stephen Oswald Jr. Named Head Coach of Dakota Wesleyan Softball Program</a></h2> <div class="itemimg"> <a href="https://mitchellnow.com/news/236632-stephen-oswald-jr-named-head-coach-of-dakota-wesleyan-softball-program/"><img src="https://mitchellnow.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/263/files/2025/06/softball.jpg" class="attachment-thumb size-thumb wp-post-image" alt="Stephen Oswald Jr., Dakota Wesleyan softball, DWU head coach, South Dakota sports, Ohio Dominican University softball, Mount Marty University, DWU athletics, NAIA softball, Beresford SD" decoding="async" srcset="https://mitchellnow.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/263/files/2025/06/softball.jpg 1200w, https://mitchellnow.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/263/files/2025/06/softball-768x511.jpg 768w, https://mitchellnow.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/263/files/2025/06/softball-340x226.jpg 340w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" data-attachment-id="35846" data-permalink="https://mitchellnow.com/news/236632-coach-tommy-downs-departs-dakota-wesleyan-softball-after-record-setting-season-joins-university-of-sioux-falls/softball/" data-orig-file="https://mitchellnow.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/263/files/2025/06/softball.jpg" data-orig-size="1200,799" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}" data-image-title="softball" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://mitchellnow.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/263/files/2025/06/softball-640x480.jpg" 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1000w, https://mitchellnow.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/263/files/2020/08/baseball-home-plate-768x512.jpg 768w, https://mitchellnow.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/263/files/2020/08/baseball-home-plate-340x227.jpg 340w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" data-attachment-id="2620" data-permalink="https://mitchellnow.com/baseball-home-plate/" data-orig-file="https://mitchellnow.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/263/files/2020/08/baseball-home-plate.jpg" data-orig-size="1000,667" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}" data-image-title="baseball home plate" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://mitchellnow.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/263/files/2020/08/baseball-home-plate-640x480.jpg" data-large-file="https://mitchellnow.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/263/files/2020/08/baseball-home-plate.jpg" /></a> </div> <p>Area Sports Today’s Amateur Baseball Tournament Game: No. 1 Kimball/White Lake vs No. 3 Burke @ 7:30pm in Chamberlain Tomorrow’s&hellip;</p> </div> <div class="item"> <p class="momentdate incats"><span class="time">4 days ago</span> in <a href="/news/sections/sports">Sports</a></p> <h2><a href="https://kool98.com/news/030030-guardians-closer-emmanuel-clase-placed-on-paid-leave-as-part-of-mlb-sports-betting-investigation/">Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase placed on paid leave as part of MLB sports betting investigation</a></h2> <div class="itemimg"> <a href="https://kool98.com/news/030030-guardians-closer-emmanuel-clase-placed-on-paid-leave-as-part-of-mlb-sports-betting-investigation/"><img src="https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25205043385112-100x80.jpg" class="attachment-thumb size-thumb wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" srcset="https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25205043385112-100x80.jpg 100w, https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25205043385112-125x100.jpg 125w, https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25205043385112-70x56.jpg 70w" sizes="(max-width: 100px) 100vw, 100px" data-attachment-id="254176" data-permalink="https://news.sagacom.com/news/030030-guardians-closer-emmanuel-clase-placed-on-paid-leave-as-part-of-mlb-sports-betting-investigation/orioles-guardians-baseball/" data-orig-file="https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25205043385112.jpg" data-orig-size="1024,682" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;5.6&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;AP&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;NIKON D4S&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;Cleveland Guardians relief pitcher Emmanuel Clase delivers during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles, Wednesday, July 23, 2025, in Cleveland. (AP Photo\/Phil Long)&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1753303923&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;550&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;4000&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.000625&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Orioles Guardians Baseball&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}" data-image-title="Orioles Guardians Baseball" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="&lt;p&gt;Cleveland Guardians relief pitcher Emmanuel Clase delivers during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles, Wednesday, July 23, 2025, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Phil Long)&lt;/p&gt; " data-medium-file="https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25205043385112.jpg" data-large-file="https://news.sagacom.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/2025/07/AP25205043385112.jpg" /></a> </div> <p>Cleveland Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase has been placed on non-disciplinary paid leave as part of a Major League Baseball investigation into sports betting. Clase, a three-time All-Star, becomes the second Guardians pitcher to be placed on leave in connection with a sports gambling probe.</p> </div> </div></div> </div> <div class="span6" id="largecol"> <div id="saganewswidget-2" class="widget news widget_saganewswidget"><div class="items news"><h1><span>NEWS FROM MITCHELLNOW.COM</span></h1> <div class="item"> <p class="momentdate incats"><span class="time">9 hours ago</span> in <a href="https://mitchellnow.com/news/sections/government">Government</a>, <a href="https://mitchellnow.com/news/sections/local">Local</a>, <a href="https://mitchellnow.com/news/sections/people">People</a></p> <h2><a href="https://mitchellnow.com/news/236632-top-ten-things-you-didnt-know-about-the-sturgis-motorcycle-rally/">Top Ten Things You Didn&#8217;t Know About the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally</a></h2> <div class="itemimg"> <a href="https://mitchellnow.com/news/236632-top-ten-things-you-didnt-know-about-the-sturgis-motorcycle-rally/"><img src="https://mitchellnow.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/263/files/2025/07/moped.jpg" class="attachment-thumb size-thumb wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" srcset="https://mitchellnow.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/263/files/2025/07/moped.jpg 1200w, https://mitchellnow.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/263/files/2025/07/moped-768x513.jpg 768w, https://mitchellnow.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/263/files/2025/07/moped-340x227.jpg 340w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" data-attachment-id="36344" data-permalink="https://mitchellnow.com/news/236632-moped-crash-prompts-traffic-safety-review-in-mitchell/moped/" data-orig-file="https://mitchellnow.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/263/files/2025/07/moped.jpg" data-orig-size="1200,802" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1710345324&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}" data-image-title="moped" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://mitchellnow.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/263/files/2025/07/moped-640x480.jpg" data-large-file="https://mitchellnow.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/263/files/2025/07/moped-1200x768.jpg" /></a> </div> <p>MITCHELL, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) It predates America’s entry into World War II. 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(MITCHELLNOW)  – South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley and Hughes County Sheriff Patrick Callahan encourage the public to&hellip;</p> </div> </div></div><div id="saganewswidget-3" class="widget news widget_saganewswidget"><div class="items news"><h1><span>Entertainment</span></h1> <div class="item"> <p class="momentdate incats"><span class="time">9 hours ago</span> in <a href="https://mitchellnow.com/news/sections/business">Business</a>, <a href="https://mitchellnow.com/news/sections/entertainment">Entertainment</a>, <a href="https://mitchellnow.com/news/sections/local">Local</a>, <a href="https://mitchellnow.com/news/sections/people">People</a></p> <h2><a href="https://mitchellnow.com/news/236632-deadline-for-open-class-entries-at-state-fair/">Deadline For Open Class Entries At State Fair</a></h2> <div class="itemimg"> <a href="https://mitchellnow.com/news/236632-deadline-for-open-class-entries-at-state-fair/"></a> </div> <p>Deadlines are approaching for entries to the 2025 South Dakota State Fair, set for August 27 to September 1 in Huron. 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(AP Photo\/Chris Pizzello)&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1753317085&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;2025 Invision&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;142&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;200&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.002&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;2025 Comic-Con - Preview Night&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}" data-image-title="2025 Comic-Con &#8211; Preview Night" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="&lt;p&gt;Allison Tabitha, of Orlando, Fla., dressed as Zelda from the &#8220;Legend of Zelda&#8221; video game, poses for photographers before the 2025 Comic-Con International Preview Night on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, in San Diego. 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(AP Photo\/Chris Carlson, File)&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1112500800&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Obit Hulk Hogan&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}" data-image-title="Obit Hulk Hogan" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="&lt;p&gt;FILE &#8211; Hulk Hogan fires up the crowd between matches at WrestleMania 21 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, April 3, 2005. 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