Articles by J.P. Skelly

An organization designed to honor, inspire and educate is celebrating a milestone. Laurie Becvar is CEO of the South Dakota Hall-of-Fame……   It’s located on the east side of the Missouri River at Chamberlain…   [Read More…]

Jerry Oster of Yankton is the 2024 Governor’s Ag Ambassador Award recipient. Jerry will be recognized on Wednesday, June 12, as part of the annual Governor’s Agricultural Summit (Ag Summit) in Huron. Throughout his 49-year [Read More…]

A 40 year old man from Sturgis has been convicted by a Corson County Jury of 11 counts of felony crimes involving five different children. Lance Long was convicted of one count of Second Degree [Read More…]

The South Dakota Hall-of-Fame presented its annual Act of Excellence Awards to Mitchell-based First Circuit Court Appointed Special Advocate, CASA and Anthem Oats of Frederick. The Acts of Excellence celebrates individuals and organizations that foster [Read More…]

A man from Saratoga, Wyoming has pleaded guilty to shooting at a South Dakota Highway Patrol Trooper during an incident at the 2023 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. 39 year old Wyatt James Fluty entered guilty pleas [Read More…]

Even though construction’s been underway for some time, the Safe Place of Eastern South Dakota hosted its ground-breaking for its new facility. Executive Director Coleen Hoffman says it’ll enhance its current services….   Plus improved [Read More…]

A Mitchell church was vandalized with what its leader describes as “hate speech”. Pastor Matt Richards of Mitchell’s Congregational United Church of Christ says someone left their message on the sidewalk using red spray paint [Read More…]

Governor Kristi Noem quickly responded to the conviction of former President Donald J. Trump Thursday. In an email statement to media outlets: “Massively conflicted, Biden donor and Liberal judge + stacked jury with unconstitutional jury [Read More…]

The US Geological Survey website confirms a 4.0 magnitude earthquake Thursday afternoon north of Pierre and Fort Pierre. Hughes County Sheriff Patrick Callahan says USGS told him the center of the “seismic tremor event” was [Read More…]

A dozen volunteers are working to make on-shore improvements around Lake Mitchell. John McLeod’s is a life-long Mitchell resident and started about three years ago…..   The group has tackled projects at the Indian Village, [Read More…]

The Mitchell Fire Department has released additional information regarding the fire which destroyed Mitchell’s Perkin’s Family Restaurant last November. Fire Marshal Shannon Sandoval says mechanical samples from equipment from the scene as well as soil [Read More…]

A South Dakota man has been arrested on felony and misdemeanor charges, including for allegedly assaulting law enforcement during the Jan. 6, 2021, breach of the U.S. Capitol. His actions and the actions of others [Read More…]

A local organization was recently awarded a $25,000 grant to aid in youth tobacco and vaping prevention. Middle School councilor Traci Moore is with the Mitchell Tobacco Prevention Coalition…..   She says the growth of [Read More…]

CENTERVILLE, S.D. (AP) — Three people were shot to death in a small South Dakota town, and a former law officer who once served as the town’s mayor is charged in the killings. Jay Ostrem, [Read More…]

Governor Kristi Noem announced that she will be hosting a Tribal Public Safety Crisis Summit in Pierre on Monday, June 24. Governor Noem is inviting both elected leaders and law enforcement officials at the federal, [Read More…]

A 64-year-old man from Centerville has been charged with three counts of First Degree Murder in connection with the shooting deaths of three people Monday night in Centerville. Jay Ostrem is being held on a [Read More…]

Following Monday’s Memorial Day services in Mitchell Cub Scout Pack 75 and a number of American Legion veterans hosted a demonstration of the proper retirement of American flags by fire. Veteran Dean Strand says there [Read More…]

The Mitchell community joined communities across the nation Monday in remembering those who gave their lives in the cause of freedom during Memorial Day services. Mike Vehle of Mitchell delivered a memorial address during which [Read More…]

A large crowd was treated to live music, a BBQ rib championship, kid’s tractor pull, cornhole tournament, car show and a street dance. At Memorial Weekend in Mitchell. Elizabeth Luczak of Mitchell Main Street and [Read More…]