Articles by J.P. Skelly

James Valley Drug & DUI Court will hold a graduation ceremony on Thursday, May 28, 2026, at 2:30 p.m. CDT in the second-floor courtroom of the Davison County Public Safety Building, 1015 S. Miller Ave., [Read More…]

The months-long debate over funding the Department of Homeland Security rages on in Washington…but still no action. Senate Majority Leader John Thune says politics got in the way with Democrats refusing to negotiate. Thune says [Read More…]

The South Dakota Trail of Governors Foundation Board has delayed the unveiling of former Governor Kristi Noem’s bronze statue until August, but the annual Run with the Govs event will take place in June, as [Read More…]

A legendary Mitchell restaurant is coming back to life. For decades, Chef Louie’s attracted locals and visitors with memorable steaks, wines and top-notch customer service. The Fredericksen family operated the restaurant for 20 years before [Read More…]

Candidates for Mitchell City Council and School Board as well as proponents and opponents of term limits for city council members and Mayor made their cases during Tuesday’s candidates and issues forum at Dakota Wesleyan [Read More…]

A 48 year old man from Mitchell man has been found guilty of two counts of First-Degree Rape involving children under 13 years old. Eric Mark Opperman entered a change of plea on Thursday in [Read More…]

On Tuesday, May 19, 2026, the eastbound on-ramp at exit 332 Mitchell on Interstate 90 will be closed. The closure is for repair of the railroad bridge located at the end of the ramp. During [Read More…]

A 65 year old man from Centerville has been sentenced to three consecutive sentences of life in prison without the possibility of parole after earlier being found guilty for a 2024 triple homicide that occurred [Read More…]

The South Dakota Supreme Court has affirmed the convictions and sentence of a defendant convicted of repeatedly sexually assaulting a young child. A jury found Tell Cadotte guilty of nine counts of first-degree rape and [Read More…]

Six graduating Mitchell High School seniors put pen to paper Wednesday by signing letters of intent to become teachers. Dailyn Kiner, Robin Roth, Kambyl Wede, Lillian Smith, Jordan Platt and Alyvia Herman shared where they [Read More…]

The Mitchell Hometown Hero Banner Project is gaining momentum. That’s the word from Mitchell Main Street and Beyond executive director Elizabeth Luczak. “The first wave is going to be 39 banners that include active members [Read More…]

Mitchell School District Curriculum Director Amanda Sonne says it’s a great time to be in the education sector in Mitchell. “We have the Musick Family Endowment that is bringing us all sorts of opportunities,” said [Read More…]

A woman from Bridgewater died in a two-vehicle crash Tuesday near Freeman. The South Dakota Department of Public Safety reported around 11:30 am, the 77 year old female driver of a Chevrolet Equinox was traveling [Read More…]

Dakota Wesleyan University has announced the annual Clarke Awards for Excellence. Dr. Dan Wagner, Mitchell, Professor of Athletic Training, was presented the Clarke Award for Teaching Excellence. Associate Director of Admissions Rachel Giblin, Mitchell, received [Read More…]

Mitchell Technical College Five hundred sixty-three graduates received diplomas and degrees from Mitchell Technical College this spring, launching them into careers in fields ranging from diesel technology to healthcare and beyond. Thanks to nationally recognized [Read More…]

Monday’s Mitchell School Board meeting led off with the annual recognition of numerous student organizations. They include HOSA, FCCLA, Educators Rising, FFA, ProStart, Robotics, Skills USA and FBLA. Representatives from each group shared their accomplishments [Read More…]

The 38th annual Avera Race Against Cancer on Saturday, May 9, drew 8,636 participants and raised more than $950,000 through events in cities across the Avera footprint, including Sioux Falls, Aberdeen, Mitchell, Pierre and Yankton, [Read More…]

Nearly 50 participants graduated from Dakota State University and Northern State University as part of the South Dakota Teacher Apprenticeship Pathway program on May 9, 2026. These hardworking educators combined their years of classroom experience [Read More…]

The South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources has authorized the Lake Mitchell Restoration Project to move forward. Mayor Jordan Hanson said the word came down Wednesday. “It was up for a vote to [Read More…]

PIERRE, S.D. – Governor Larry Rhoden has activated the state Drought Task Force to monitor drought conditions across South Dakota. The task force will hold its first meeting on Thursday, May 7. The latest U.S. [Read More…]