OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) – Citing a history of mistreatment that has hurt Indians, President Barack Obama has established a White House Council on Native American Affairs to promote a healthier relationship among the United States and tribal governments. The leaders of 30 federal departments and agencies will serve on the council, which is charged...

DEADWOOD, S.D. (AP) – Gaming revenue in Deadwood may have leveled off after several months of steep declines. The Rapid City Journal reports that total wagers in May fell by $3.9 million from the same month in 2012. But gross revenues declined by only 1.6 percent, to $9.39 million. The South Dakota Gaming Commission says...

PIERRE, S.D. (AP) – A South Dakota program has awarded more than $150,000 in technology grants to improve Internet service in 18 libraries, schools and other facilities across the state. The South Dakota Broadband Initiative uses federal money to make the grants. Jim Edman, who manages the project as deputy commissioner of the state...

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) – The winning numbers in Wednesday evening’s drawing of the “Powerball” game were: 01-18-33-39-46, Powerball: 33 Estimated jackpot: $40 million Online: Multi-State Lottery Association: http://www.powerball.com/