DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 17 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release: * * * $5.2 million commitment will expand and enhance stroke care across Wyoming * CHEYENNE, Wyo., Aug. 17, 2026 -When someone experiences a stroke, immediate medical attention can mean the difference between recovery, lifelong disability or even death. In Wyoming, stroke is the fifth-leading cause of death[1], and geographic distance to care can present significant barriers to  more

NEW YORK, Aug. 17 -- The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust posted the following news release: * * * $5.2 Million Commitment Will Expand and Enhance Stroke Care Across Wyoming * CHEYENNE, WY, August 17, 2026 -When someone experiences a stroke, immediate medical attention can mean the difference between recovery, lifelong disability or even death. In Wyoming, stroke is the fifth-leading cause of death, and geographic distance to care can present significant barriers to timely tre  more

OLYMPIA, Washington, Aug. 18 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * AG Brown issues statement at start of trial against Meta over addictive features that harm kids * Attorney General Nick Brown today issued the following statement as a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general began presenting their case against Meta. The states are alleging that the social media giant knowingly designed and deployed harmful features on Facebook and Instagram  more

ALBANY, New York, Aug. 18 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Releases Statement on Start of Trial Against Meta * August 18, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today released the following statement marking the first day of a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general's trial against Meta for harming young people with deceptive and addictive social media features: "Meta has built their business aroun  more

ABERDEEN, South Dakota, Aug. 18 [Category: Agriculture] -- Agtegra Cooperative posted the following news: * * * Jeff Lakner Inducted into SD Cooperative Hall of Fame * Jeff Lakner of Wessington, South Dakota was inducted into the South Dakota Cooperative Hall of Fame on Monday, August 3, 2026, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Jeff served two decades on the board of directors for Agtegra Cooperative, helping guide one of the largest farmer-owned cooperatives in the United States through periods   more

MADISON, South Dakota, Aug. 18 -- Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * Lacey Ellsworth named DSU's vice president for human resources * MADISON, SD. - Dakota State University has named Lacey Ellsworth as its new vice president for human resources following a highly-competitive national search. Ellsworth will serve as a member of President John Ballard's Cabinet and lead DSU's human resources operations, including talent acquisition and retention, workforce planning, empl  more

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Aug. 18 -- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints issued the following news wrap-up entitled "Latest Temple News From the Church of Jesus Christ": * * * The Latest Temple News From the Church of Jesus Christ This page summarizes recent news about the many houses of the Lord being built around the world by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. August 16 * President Oaks Dedicates the Belo Horizonte Brazil Temple * Elder David A. Bednar Dedicates Cle  more

BOISE, Idaho, Aug. 18 -- Idaho Attorney General Raul R. Labrador issued the following news release: * * * Meta Faces Trial as AG Labrador Fights for Idaho Kids * BOISE, ID -Ahead of opening statements, Attorney General Raul Labrador today issued the following statement as a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general began presenting their case against Meta, alleging the social media giant knowingly designed and deployed harmful features on Facebook and Instagram that drive compulsive use of t  more

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Aug. 17 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Sanford Black Hills expands outreach specialty ENT care * Aug. 17, 2026 Contact: Paul Heinert Sanford Health Media Relations 605-366-2432 / Paul.Heinert@sanfordhealth.org RAPID CITY, S.D. -Sanford Health is increasing access to specialty ear, nose and throat (ENT) care through new outreach services provided by Rob Schleiffarth, M.D., a board-certified otolaryngolog  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- Sen. John Thune, R-South Dakota, issued the following commentary: * * * Moving Through a Long To-Do List At the start of last year, Republicans had a long to-do list. The American people had made their priorities clear, and we were ready to deliver on them. Republicans were committed to strengthening our economy, securing the border, and making America safer and stronger in the years ahead. And that's exactly what we've been working on since taking control in Washington  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Surface Transportation Board issued the following decision (Docket No. FD 36873) entitled "Union Pacific Corp. and Union Pacific Railroad Co. - Control - Norfolk Southern Corp. and Norfolk Southern Railway Co.": * * * ACTION: Decision No. 30 in Docket No. FD 36873; Removing the Proceedings from Abeyance; Adopting a Procedural Schedule; Directing the Production of Certain Material; and Ruling on a Pending Procedural Request. SUMMARY  more

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Aug. 18 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Tammy Loosbrock named a top community hospital CEO to know * This list honors community hospital chief executive officers dedicated to delivering high-quality, affordable care within their communities. In collaboration with their leadership teams, the list of CEOs continue to develop and execute strategic plans that elevate quality, expand service lines and equip their facili  more

BROOKINGS, South Dakota, Aug. 17 -- South Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * They Were There: Witnesses from Sept. 11 * As the nation marks 25 years since the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks in New York City, Washington, D.C., and Pennsylvania -and reflects during the United States' 250th anniversary -South Dakota State University's College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences will present a public panel featuring firsthand accounts from that day. The discussion w  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation National Highway Traffic Safety Administration issued the following news release on Aug. 18, 2026: * * * Trump's Transportation Department Reminds Americans to Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over In 2024, one person was killed every 44 minutes in an alcohol-impaired-driving crash - The U.S. Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) today launched its Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign. A  more

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Aug. 18 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Zach Johnson commits to 2026 Sanford International * SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - Former 2-time major champion Zach Johnson has officially committed to competing in the 2026 Sanford International. The 2023 Ryder Cup captain and PGA TOUR Champions rookie will make his debut at the tournament, taking place Sept. 7-13 at Minnehaha Country Club in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Johnson, a na  more