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Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
KELOLAND+ launches new show: Eye on KELOLAND Rewind
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) – A new show makes its way to KELOLAND+, and viewers can expect to see their favorite local stories and familiar faces all in one spot. KELOLAND+ will air a 30-minute show called Eye on KELOLAND Rewind at 6:30 p.m. on May 21. Eye on KELOLAND Rewind puts viewers back in time, to the week before, and features six Eye on KELOAND stories- all in one spot. Mari Ossenfort, KELOLAND vice president and general manager, said she's thrilled that KELOLAND+ can feature Eye on KELOLAND stories. 'Eye on KELOLAND is legendary with our viewers,' Ossenfort said. 'They know it, they like it. They trust it, they expect it. And so, to take all of the episodes and culminate them into one program, I think is going to be an amazing viewer experience.' Created by KELOLAND News reporters, Eye on KELOLAND engages viewers to in-depth, long-form content, all while featuring local individuals and communities who have a story to share. These stories could include personal or medical journeys, dedicated volunteer work, an individual making a difference to a community, first-of-its-kind advancements in South Dakota, and more. Eye on KELOLAND Rewind will be the first regularly scheduled program to air on KELOLAND+. 'It's great to start having a regularly scheduled program that will be unique to KELOLAND+,' Jody Staples, KELOLAND digital media manager, said. 'We've had a couple KELOLAND Living specials air exclusively on KELOLAND+ already, but those have not been a regular show.' KELOLAND offers a KELOLAND+ program schedule to let viewers know what's airing. In addition to Eye on KELOLAND Rewind, KELOLAND+ offers live-streaming newscasts, KELOLAND Living, Captain 11 re-runs, special broadcasts and video on demand. 'KELOLAND always wants to be the innovator and lead the charge in technology, so it is important for us to stay ahead of the curve and offer every opportunity to experience our content, and we want to make sure that we are meeting people where they're at,' Ossenfort said. KELOLAND+ is only available on Roku, Amazon Fire, and Apple TV devices, free of charge. All you have to do is download the KELOLAND+ app to your TV: Roku: Press the Home button on your remote control, then select Streaming Channels to open the store. Next, search for KELOLAND and press add channel. Apple TV: Open the App Store app, then search for KELOLAND and touch Get to begin downloading. Fire TV: From the home screen, navigate to the magnifying glass icon at the top left of the screen. Search for KELOLAND, select the app, and hit download to install it. KELOLAND+ will feature exclusive programming over Memorial Weekend, too. 'We get a variety of programs that we can use from our parent company, Nexstar,' Staples said. 'For instance, this week we've had shows on about the Indy 500 and over Memorial Weekend, we'll re-air the Vietnam specials that we had a few weeks ago.' KELOLAND+ is loaded with video clips to watch on demand. Simply scroll through the library and pick a video. These range from news articles, weather forecasts, sports, archive videos and more. Find answers to frequently asked questions about KELOLAND+ on our website. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
USA Today
26-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Arizona Cardinals turned down trade offers on Day 2 of NFL draft
Arizona Cardinals turned down trade offers on Day 2 of NFL draft The wheeling and dealing Cardinals have been standing pat so far, although they had trade offers The Arizona Cardinals were wheelers and dealers in the NFL draft in 2023 and 2024. General manager Monti Ossenfort was known for moving back and moving around. He made six draft-day trades in 2023 and 2024, five to move back in the draft to acquire more picks. However, they changed in 2025. Through three rounds of the 2025 NFL draft, the Cardinals made no trades, although they had opportunities. They simply chose not to make them. In the second round, they selected cornerback Will Johnson, a player who most felt was a first-round talent. He had been mocked as high as the top 10. But they had offers to move back. "We had a couple of good offers on the table," Ossenfort said after the third round was over. "We talked about it and it just wasn't worth the gamble. We wanted to add Will, and we're happy we did it.' They selected Oregon EDGE Jordan Burch in the third round but they also could have traded back. "We had an opportunity to drop back and pick up a later pick but (Burch was) another guy that we had done a lot of work on," Ossenfort said. With no pick in the sixth round, perhaps we can expect a deal in Round 4 or 5 to move back and get an extra pick. Get more Cardinals and NFL coverage from Cards Wire's Jess Root and others by listening to the latest on the Rise Up, See Red podcast. Subscribe on Spotify, YouTube or Apple podcasts.
New York Times
03-04-2025
- Sport
- New York Times
Arizona Cardinals NFL Draft Big Board: Five players who make sense at each pick
TEMPE, Ariz. — With top 10 picks the past two years, the Arizona Cardinals could reasonably predict how the draft might unfold before their turn to select. That won't be the case this month. At No. 16, GM Monti Ossenfort and his staff will have little idea. They'll have to be open to several possibilities. Advertisement That should make the draft, which runs April 24-26, more interesting for an organization that has made the playoffs once since 2016. Arizona's biggest needs are on the offensive and defensive lines, edge rusher, linebacker and receiver. The Cardinals enter the draft with six picks: 16, 47, 78, 115, 152 and 225. Let's look at some options: Arizona made strong moves during free agency, which gives them draft flexibility. Needing help along the defensive front, the Cardinals signed edge rusher Josh Sweat, along with defensive tackles Dalvin Tomlinson and Calais Campbell. This means they can focus on the best player at 16, someone such as Georgia's Jalon Walker, if available. The explosive Walker can play linebacker or edge. The son of a coach, he also brings the football character and leadership the Cardinals seek. Alabama's Jihaad Campbell is considered the draft's top off-ball linebacker. He could replace starter Kyzir White, a free agent whose return looks unlikely. Ossenfort believes in building the offensive line through the draft. The Cardinals need help at right guard, where previous starter Will Hernandez (also a free agent) recovers from ACL surgery. In addition, veteran right tackle Jonah Williams is entering the final year of his contract. Alabama's Tyler Booker and Ohio State's Donovan Jackson are among the draft's top interior linemen (Jackson also played some tackle in college). Both were second-team All-Americans. Booker was a team captain and Jackson was coached by the Cardinals' new offensive line coach, Justin Frye. It might be too soon to grab Oregon's Derrick Harmon, but Ossenfort has made trades during his first two Arizona drafts. He could slide back a few spots and take a versatile defensive tackle in the first round for the second year in a row. Solid pick: Harmon or Jackson. Win the draft: Walker. Arizona's decision at 16 dictates what they do at 47, but given the draft's depth at defensive tackle and edge rusher, this would be a logical place to target those positions. Especially if Ossenfort goes offensive line in the first round. Ohio State's Jack Sawyer and Ole Miss' Princely Umanmielen both were strong college pass rushers. Some view Sawyer, remembered for his clinching scoop-and-score touchdown against Texas in the College Football Playoff semifinals, as a late second-rounder, but the guess here is he will go earlier. Umanmielen got better as his college career unfolded, posting 10.5 sacks last season. Advertisement South Carolina's T.J. Sanders and Toledo's Darius Alexander could start as rotational pieces before developing into starting roles on the defensive line. The Cardinals could use a promising young linebacker like UCLA's Carson Schwesinger. He began as a college walk-on and finished as one of the nation's top tacklers. His instinct and nose for the ball are elite. Solid pick: Sawyer. Win the draft: Schwesinger. Ossenfort has done well in the third round in previous drafts. Syracuse corner Garrett Williams, taken in 2023, turned into one of his better picks. There's potential to do the same here at 78. Despite selecting Marvin Harrison Jr. at No. 4 last year, the Cardinals still need receivers. A hurdle: The crop in this draft isn't great. The Cardinals reportedly had a formal combine meeting with Ole Miss' Tre Harris, who has impressive size and speed, but TCU's Jack Bech may be a better fit. He's physical and has excellent ball skills. Georgia's Tate Ratledge is a versatile offensive lineman who could help this season. Texas defensive tackle Alfred Collins has the football IQ the Cardinals seek — he earned All-Academic honors in college — and is strong against the run. UCLA's Femi Oladejo, who last season switched from off-ball linebacker to edge rusher, is a nice option if the Cardinals don't take a pass rusher in the first or second rounds. Solid pick: Ratledge or Oladejo. Win the draft: Bech. Around this point, teams start to draft on potential. Colorado State's Tory Horton missed half of last season with a knee injury, but he was an All-Mountain West receiver and punt returner as a junior. William & Mary tackle Charles Grant, an FCS All-American with a 7-foot wingspan, has high potential. Notre Dame defensive tackle Rylie Mills is more established. A three-year starter and team captain, he had 7.5 sacks in 13 games last season. Kansas corner Cobee Bryant says he was named after Kobe Bryant because his parents knew he would have a 'big dawg mentality.' That's what you want at this position. He had 13 interceptions in four seasons. Central Arkansas edge rusher David Walker, an FCS All-American, might need time but could be worth the wait. Advertisement Solid pick: Mills or Bryant. Win the draft: Grant. The Cardinals are set at safety with Budda Baker and Jalen Thompson, but Thompson approaches his last season under contract. At 152, it would make sense to shore up depth at the position. Alabama's Malachi Moore was a versatile defensive back and two-time team captain. Penn State's Jaylen Reed, a second-team All-Big Ten selection, is another option. This is not a great draft for centers, but two might be worth consideration. Ohio State's Seth McLaughlin or Texas' Jake Majors could turn into a future replacement for Arizona starter Hjalte Froholdt, who's under contract for two more seasons. McLaughlin is recovering from an Achilles tear. Nebraska defensive tackle Ty Robinson, from nearby Gilbert, Ariz., had 12 TFLs last season. Solid pick: Moore or McLaughlin. Win the draft: Majors. A special-teams contributor would be ideal at 225. UCF corner Mac McWilliams talked about this during his combine media session, saying he was ready to 'give it his all.' Maryland safety Dante Trader Jr., and Cal safety Craig Woodson also might do well in this role. Receiver Ja'Corey Brooks started his career at Alabama before finishing at Louisville, where he was All-ACC. Texas Tech running back Tahj Brooks, a college workhorse, likely will go in the sixth round but could slip. Solid pick: Trader or Woodson. Win the draft: Tahj Brooks. (Photo of Georgia's Jalon Walker: Brett Davis / Imagn Images)
USA Today
27-02-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
NFL free agency: Arizona Cardinals aim to re-sign key depth players
NFL free agency: Arizona Cardinals aim to re-sign key depth players The Cardinals intend on bringing back several of their depth players from 2024. NFL free agency will begin on March 10 when teams can officially contact and negotiate with players whose contracts expire with the new league year. That is March 12. Before then, the Arizona Cardinals hope to make some moves to bring back a few of their depth players. Speaking at the NFL combine on Tuesday, general manager Monti Ossenfort said it would be important, calling it "a priority for us." "We had a lot of guys who played snaps for us this past year that provided quality depth for us that were starters, Ossenfort said. "Those are things that we're going to try to work through because you never know. We're going to try to get guys signed, and it takes two to do a deal. They have to make their decisions and then once we go to market, anything can happen at that point. That'll be a priority for us here over the next couple of weeks." Who are some of those players he might be referring to? You can look at some of the players on the defensive line and at outside linebacker: DL Naquan Jones DL Roy Lopez DL Khyiris Tonga OLB Baron Browning OLB Jesse Luketa OLB Victor Dimukeje You can look at some of the offensive lineman: T Kelvin Beachum T Jackson Barton T/G Carter O'Donnell (he started games in 2023) There are even a pair of receivers to consider: Greg Dortch Zay Jones Almost none of these players would be a starter next year if the guys who are expected to start are healthy. But all are good to have on the roster as depth. We will see which of those players end up in a Cardinals uniform again next season in just a few weeks. Get more Cardinals and NFL coverage from Cards Wire's Jess Root and others by listening to the latest on the Rise Up, See Red podcast. Subscribe on Spotify, YouTube or Apple podcasts.
USA Today
26-02-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Cardinals planning on RT Jonah Williams' return in 2025
The Arizona Cardinals appear to have their plan for right tackle in 2025. They will welcome back tackle Jonah Williams, who was hampered by knee injuries in his first season with the team. Williams injured his knee in the final play of the first quarter of the season opener and then missed nine games. He returned to the lineup but then injured his knee again and missed the rest of the season. He played in only six games after signing a two-year, $29.7 million contract in the offseason. General manager Monti Ossenfort, speaking at the NFL combine on Tuesday, put to bed any thought that he could be cut. '(We're) looking forward to having him back next year,' Ossenfort said. Williams is due a $1.5 million roster bonus on March 17 and currently has $2.5 million in salary guaranteed for injury. He is scheduled to make $10.78 million in 2025 and will count $16.1 million against the cap. It does not sound like he is healthy yet. 'Jonah is working extremely hard,' Ossenfort said, 'and he is progressing well.' Ossenfort would not get into the specifics as to what sort of injury he sustained, but he praised him for working hard in the season to come back from the first injury. If the Cardinals are counting on Williams returning, right tackle is set, at least for the starting lineup. The Cardinals have questions at both starting guard positions, so nailing down one of the question marks they had gives some clarity. Get more Cardinals and NFL coverage from Cards Wire's Jess Root and others by listening to the latest on the Rise Up, See Red podcast. Subscribe on Spotify, YouTube or Apple podcasts.
