South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem is vying to become the next homeland security secretary. Her Friday hearing was the first chance she had to lay out a vision for the sprawling department central to Donald Trump's plans for tackling immigration.

Kentucky is one of the best teams in college basketball at defending the 3-point shot, but has that excellence come at a cost elsewhere on the court?

South Dakota edge rusher Mi'Quise Grace has committed to Kentucky. The Cincinnati native took additional visits to Wisconsin, Georgia, Georgia Tech and Mississippi State before reaching a decision.

Considered one of the top remaining players in the transfer portal, sophomore EDGE Mi'Quise Grace posted a disruptive FCS All-American season for the South Dakota Coyotes. The 6-foot-4, 255-pound defender was rated a four-star recruit and the No. 81 player in On3Sports transfer portal rankings.

A La Niña winter just started, but it isn't expected to last long. National forecasters are already looking ahead to the spring season.

Flags around the country are currently being flown at half-staff to honor former President Jimmy Carter who died in December.