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UC Irvine beats South Dakota State to close Cancun Challenge

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November 27, 2025

UC Irvine beats South Dakota State to close Cancun Challenge

CANCUN, Mexico — Jurian Dixon scored 13 points and Andre Henry had 11 to lead a balanced effort as UC Irvine beat South Dakota State, 64-52, on Wednesday night in the Cancun Challenge.

Kyle Evans had 10 points and 10 rebounds for the Anteaters (4-4), who survived turning the ball over 20 times and ended their three-game losing streak at the Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya.

Elijah Chol had 10 points and seven rebounds, while Tama Isaac also scored 10 points (seven on free throws) and all-tournament selection Derin Saran contributed six points, six rebounds, three assists and three steals.

“It was a good bounce-back game for us,” said Evans, who was named the player of the game. “We wanted this game badly and wanted to leave Cancun with a win. I thought we moved the ball well today, making one or two more passes. Offensively we took a big step tonight and I think it showed.”

UCI shot 38.8% from the floor but outrebounded SDSU 42-33 and made 21 of 28 free throws, including a 20-of-24 showing in the second half.

Trey Buchanan finished with 12 points and two steals to lead the Jackrabbits (4-4), who shot a season-worst 31.7% from the field, 4 for 23 from 3-point range and went 10 for 17 at the free-throw line. Jaden Jackson added eight points and six rebounds, and Joe Sayler also scored eight points.

UCI held a 29-22 halftime lead and extended its advantage when the Jackrabbits went ice cold after the break. SDSU scored just two points in the first 10 minutes of the second half as UCI built a 39-24 lead with 10:43 left.

A thunderous two-handed dunk from Evans started an 11-6 run, then after four consecutive free throws by Isaac and two by Harrison Carrington, Evans added two more from the stripe and Henry hit a 3-pointer to give the Anteaters their largest lead at 52-36 with 5:15 remaining.

UCI held a 58-43 lead with 1:39 left before the Jackrabbits scored six unanswered points to get within nine points. Dixon made a pair of free throws before an SDSU 3-pointer cut it to an eight-point margin with 46 seconds left, but that was the end of the threat.

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UCI plays at San Jose State on Sunday at 2 p.m., its last game before Big West Conference play begins next Thursday (Dec. 4) with a home game against UC Riverside.

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Dept. of Agriculture and Natural Resources announces $48 million for statewide projects

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January 9, 2026

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Dept. of Agriculture and Natural Resources announces million for statewide projects

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – The South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources (DANR) has the approval of over $48 million in loans and grants for statewide projects.

Together with the Board of Water and Natural Resources, a total of $36,958,000 in state loans, including $425,000 in principal forgiveness, was authorized for drinking water and wastewater improvements.

More funding was distributed to the following programs:

BDM Rural Water:

Received an additional $233,450 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to construct a new water treatment plant, install a new water reservoir, install a pipe to expand the water system, and replace water meters

Clay Rural Water:

Received $334,250 in ARPA grant funds to construct two ground storage reservoirs near the Greenfield reservoir and the Wakonda Water Treatment plant

Mid-Dakota Rural Water System:

Received $917,357.85 in ARPA grant to update the existing water system

Mitchell:

Received $3,930,000 in Clean Water State Revolving Funds to upgrade the clay sanitary and storm sewer

Rapid City:

Received a $14,512,000 Drinking Water State Revolving loan to make improvements to an existing well and also construct two new wells

Shared Resources:

Received $1,500,000 in ARPA grant funds for a treatment plant, well field, distribution pipeline, and two storage tanks

Sioux Falls:

Received $7,648,000 to complete a third connection to the Lewis and Clark Regional Water System
Received $17,746,000 to construct a new Southeast Basin sanitary force main

South Lincoln Rural Water System:

Received $328,250 in ARPA funds to install an elevated water tank, new pump station, and new water treatment plant

South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources:

Received $1 million in ARPA funds for its statewide Riparian Buffer Initiative

Toronto:

Received $770,000 Drinking Water Revolving Loan to accommodate the Department of Transportation installing new storm sewers and highway surfacing

These programs are funded through a combination of federal appropriations, loan repayments, and bonds.

The board approved the funding during a January 8 meeting in Pierre.

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SD Lottery Lucky For Life winning numbers for Jan. 8, 2026

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19 hours ago

January 9, 2026

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The South Dakota Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at Jan. 8, 2026, results for each game:

Winning Lucky For Life numbers from Jan. 8 drawing

05-12-13-39-48, Lucky Ball: 13

Check Lucky 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.

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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Sheridan Lake rescue prompts winter ice safety warning

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1 day ago

January 8, 2026

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Sheridan Lake rescue prompts winter ice safety warning

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) – A harrowing scene at Sheridan Lake ended without serious injury Tuesday after a man, a woman and their dog fell through thin ice near the swimming beach, authorities said.

Keep pets on a leash and never attempt a risky rescue if someone falls through the ice, officials said. Call 911 immediately.

The South Dakota Game, Fish, and Parks agency advises that ice three inches or less is unsafe. Four inches is generally considered the minimum for walking, ice fishing or skating.

Lt. Casey Kenrick of the Pennington County Sheriff’s Office said the incident is a reminder to take extra precautions this winter.

“Usually at this time the ice is significantly thick on the lakes around the area, well, some aren’t even frozen all the way at this point. The temperatures have been up and down so much that the ice isn’t solid even though it may look like it is, so make sure you know the ice depth that you’re getting onto,” Kenrick said.

Kenrick said those precautions could mean the difference between a close call and a tragedy.

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