Midwest
FAA investigating after 'green laser' flashed at Black Hawk helicopter
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating after the crew of a National Guard Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter reported being “illuminated” by a green laser about two miles from Hector International Airport in North Dakota.
FAA officials said the incident happened at about 9 p.m. local time on Thursday.
No injuries were reported, according to the agency.
The Army said the Black Hawk was being operated by the National Guard. (Roni Rekomaa/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
FAA ‘PERMANENTLY RESTRICTING’ WASHINGTON HELICOPTER TRAFFIC AFTER FATAL MIDAIR COLLISION NEAR DC AIRPORT
The Army confirmed to Fox News Digital the aircraft was being operated by the National Guard.
FAA officials notified local authorities and will investigate.
The incident comes just more than a week after a tour helicopter crashed into the Hudson River in Jersey City, New Jersey, on April 10, killing six people — including a pilot, two other adults and three children.
The crew on the Black Hawk helicopter reported being “illuminated” by a green laser. (US Army-Cap. Adan Cezarez)
6 DEAD, INCLUDING 3 CHILDREN, AFTER HELICOPTER PLUMMETS INTO HUDSON RIVER
Elsewwere, in January, an Army Black Hawk helicopter collided midair with a passenger plane over the Potomac River during an Army “flight check,” killing 67 people. There were no survivors.
Since then, the FAA said it was “taking a series of steps” to improve safety near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA).
Officials said they identified more than 15,000 instances of planes being alerted about helicopters in proximity between October 2021 and December 2024.
Crews retrieve the wreckage of American Airlines flight 5342 on the Potomac River in Washington, D.C., after the plane was involved in a fatal collision with an Army Black Hawk on Jan. 29. (Leigh Green for Fox News Digital)
OHIO STATE HIGHWAY PATROL INVESTIGATING SMALL PLANE CRASH, PILOT DEAD
The FAA announced in March it was permanently restricting non-essential helicopter operations around DCA, eliminating helicopter and fixed-wing mixed traffic, and permanently closing certain helicopter routes as recommended by the National Transportation Safety Board.
Simultaneous use of certain runways was also prohibited, and the use of visual separation was limited to certain Coast Guard, Marines and Park Police helicopter operations outside restricted airspace.
The National Guard did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment.
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North Dakota
Calendar for June 16-17, 2026
The Community Calendar publishes events, meetings and fundraisers in The Jamestown Sun at no charge. To submit an activity, email it to news@jamestownsun.
Tuesday, June 16
Storytime for preschoolers, toddlers, 10 a.m., Alfred Dickey Library, 105 3rd St. SE.
Rotary, 12:10 p.m., Club 1883, 519 1st Ave. S.
Gamblers Anonymous, 5:30 p.m., AA Clubhouse, 518 10th Ave. SE.
James River Alcoholics Anonymous, noon (closed, topic) and 8 p.m. (open, Big Book), 518 10th Ave. SE.
Community Bike Rides, 6:45-8 p.m., Buchholz Park, 1727 6th Ave. NE, led by Jamestown Bike Riders Advocacy Group. Community Bike Fleet available for those needing a bike, helmet. Sign up for free at
https://bit.ly/43FRf4v
or call 701-252-3982.
James River Alanon Family, 7 p.m., AA Clubhouse, 518 10th Ave. SE.
Jamestown Overcomers Narcotics Anonymous, 7:30 p.m., Seventh-day Adventist Church, 1201 4th St. NE.
Sons of Norway, 7 p.m., Immanuel Lutheran Church, 1403 9th Ave. SE
American Red Cross, 2 p.m., Holiday Inn Express, 803 20th St. SW
Prairie Palooza, 3-7 p.m., hosted by North Dakota State University Extension and the Society for Range Management, at NDSU’s Central Grassland Research Extension Center near Streeter. Family-friendly event; learn about the importance of prairie ecosystems, prairie plants, soils, birds and pollinators. Optional birding tour, 1 p.m.; registration requested to free event at
ndsu.ag/PrairiePalooza26
or contact Benjamin Menapace at 810-618-1550 or benjamin.menapace@ndsu.edu.
District 24 Dem-NPL meeting, 7 p.m., Enderlin Senior Citizens Center, 221 3rd Ave., Enderlin.
Wednesday, June 17
James River Alcoholics Anonymous, noon (open, topic) and 8 p.m., (closed, topic), AA Clubhouse, 518 10th Ave. SE.
Sun Meals Mini Camp: “Sweet & Crunchy Creations,” 1-2 p.m., NDSU Extension – Stutsman County, 502 10th Ave. NE. Recipe: Popcorn Trail Mix. Free. All youth invited; parents can join. Groups should call a day in advance.
Jamestown Regional Airport Authority, 6 p.m., Jamestown Regional Airport conference room.
Primary Purpose, 7 p.m. (open, Big Book) 116 1st Ave. South.
Ohio
Ohio unveils limited edition ‘I Voted’ sticker for America 250
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Ohioans will be able to get a limited edition “I Voted” sticker this November that commemorates America’s 250th birthday.
Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose unveiled the special design this week at the 2026 Ohio Secretary of State Annual Conference.
The new design is an effort to encourage more people to vote and highlight the importance of civic engagement. Watch the latest headlines from NBC4 in the player above.
“As our nation prepares to celebrate 250 years of freedom, self-government, and civic participation, this special edition sticker serves as a reminder that every vote helps write the next chapter of the American story,” LaRose said in a statement.
The new sticker features the familiar “I Voted” design but also includes a large blue border, a sunrise illustration in the background, and a large “250” with a gold banner that says “America” with the dates 1776 and 2026.
“You all know the most important thing to some people about Election Day is their ‘I Voted’ sticker,” LaRose said. “Well, it’s become iconic, people love their ‘I Voted’ sticker. So we decided, let’s maybe have some fun and celebrate America’s 250th birthday.”
All 88 county boards of elections will have a limited supply of the special sticker, which will be available to voters who cast early in-person ballots or vote on Election Day, while supplies last.
“We hope Ohio voters will wear this sticker proudly as we celebrate this historic milestone together,” LaRose said.
Early in-person voting for the November election starts on Tuesday, Oct. 6.
South Dakota
SD Lottery Powerball, Lotto America winning numbers for June 15, 2026
The South Dakota Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big.
Here’s a look at June 15, 2026, results for each game:
Winning Powerball numbers from June 15 drawing
25-55-57-60-62, Powerball: 23, Power Play: 2
Check Powerball payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Lotto America numbers from June 15 drawing
01-15-18-30-46, Star Ball: 02, ASB: 03
Check Lotto America payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Millionaire for Life numbers from June 15 drawing
12-14-20-54-58, Bonus: 04
Check Millionaire for Life payouts and previous drawings here.
Feeling lucky? Explore the latest lottery news & results
Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your prize
- Prizes of $100 or less: Can be claimed at any South Dakota Lottery retailer.
- Prizes of $101 or more: Must be claimed from the Lottery. By mail, send a claim form and a signed winning ticket to the Lottery at 711 E. Wells Avenue, Pierre, SD 57501.
- Any jackpot-winning ticket for Dakota Cash or Lotto America, top prize-winning ticket for Lucky for Life, or for the second prizes for Powerball and Mega Millions must be presented in person at a Lottery office. A jackpot-winning Powerball or Mega Millions ticket must be presented in person at the Lottery office in Pierre.
When are the South Dakota Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 9:59 p.m. CT on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 10 p.m. CT on Tuesday and Friday.
- Lucky for Life: 9:38 p.m. CT daily.
- Lotto America: 9:15 p.m. CT on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
- Dakota Cash: 9 p.m. CT on Wednesday and Saturday.
- Millionaire for Life: 10:15 p.m. CT daily.
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a South Dakota editor. You can send feedback using this form.
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