Articles by J.P. Skelly

The Mitchell Area Chamber of Commerce is launching a new summer internship program available to Dakota Wesleyan University and Mitchell Technical College students. Mike Lauritsen is MADC CEO. “We came up with the idea to [Read More…]

Mitchell is one of a dozen site proposals submitted to the Project Prison Reset committee. The group held its second meeting Tuesday in Springfield and agreed a new facility is needed. MADC CEO Mike Lauritsen [Read More…]

The Mitchell School Board reviewed projected revenue for the 2025-2026 school year during Monday’s meeting. Superintendent Joe Childs said student numbers this budget year were down and he’s expecting the same for next year. “The [Read More…]

For the first time in four years Mitchell Technical College is bumping its tuition. Chief Financial Officer Jared Hofer outlined the increases for the Mitchell School Board. “Overall, that’s a ten-dollar increase in fees to [Read More…]

The Mitchell Planning Commission on Monday approved two projects plus accompanying Tax Increment Financing districts. The first plan by submitted by Paul Groneweg, LLC for the 1800 block of East First Avenue between Tiger and [Read More…]

The Mitchell School Board approved the 2025-2026 high school student handbook during its meeting Monday. It includes a new section regarding limiting the use of electronic devices during instructional time. Principal Justin Siemsen told the [Read More…]

South Dakota Supreme Court Chief Justice Steven R. Jensen has appointed the Honorable Patrick T. Pardy as new presiding judge for the Third Judicial Circuit. Judge Pardy replaces Third Judicial Circuit Presiding Judge Gregory J. [Read More…]

Central Electric Cooperative and Mitchell High School are pleased to recognize Lauren Hofer, daughter of Jared and Stacey Hofer, as the Touchstone Energy® Scholar of the Week for May 4-10, 2025. Teacher Tara Waters said [Read More…]

WASHINGTON (AP) — A suspect has been arrested in connection with the theft last week of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem ‘s purse as she ate at a Washington, D.C., restaurant, officials said Sunday. Noem’s [Read More…]

The Corporation for Public Broadcasting recently announced its awarded five grants totaling $9.65 million to statewide public broadcasting networks in Louisiana, South Dakota, Wisconsin, and Wyoming, as well as KSUT Tribal Radio in Colorado. The [Read More…]

Attorney General Marty Jackley and Emily’s Hope, along with South Dakota Departments of Social Services and Health, announce a partnership that will result in the distribution of 20,000 naloxone kits, which equals 40,000 doses, throughout [Read More…]

Davison County Commissioners recently green-lighted a request by the Davison County Sheriff’s Office to pursue two highway safety grants. Chief Deputy Tim Reitzel says the money helps offset overtime costs and pays for equipment and [Read More…]

The Davison County Veterans Service Office has built an excellent reputation in the region. It currently provides services to several area counties and now Douglas County is reaching out. However, Veterans Service Officer T.J. Thomas [Read More…]

South Dakota CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) is aware of the termination of federal funding to the National CASA Association. As a result, National CASA has suspended all services and support to all state and [Read More…]

Attorney General Marty Jackley is encouraging people with unneeded prescription medication to safely dispose of it during this Saturday’s National Drug Take Back Day. “Unneeded or unused medication can be deadly if not prescribed for [Read More…]

It’s a race we can’t afford to lose. That’s Senator Mike Rounds view of developing the use of artificial intelligence. “And so this is not going to go away, and we’ve got to be in [Read More…]

Voters in rural Davison and Hanson counties made it clear Tuesday they want Emergency Medical Services to continue. 95% of voters approved forming a rural ambulance district with only 5% opposed. Amy Storm is an [Read More…]

Senator Mike Rounds called the late Pope Francis the one of the kindest and gentle souls to lead the Catholic Church in a long, long time. “Very humble, and what you saw was what he [Read More…]

The U.S. Global Leadership Coalition hosted its Heartland Summit in Mitchell Tuesday. The event focused on why global issues matter to South Dakota. Senator Mike Rounds delivered the keynote address to stakeholders by offering praise [Read More…]

Between February 18th, 2024 and March 19th, 2024 a custom wooden tee sign was stolen from Lakeview Golf Course in Mitchell. In addition to the tee sign, there was a green metal sign stating “After [Read More…]