Articles by J.P. Skelly

As part of National Treatment Court Month, graduation ceremonies will be held to celebrate those completing drug and DUI court in Mitchell and Yankton. James Valley Drug & DUI Court will host a graduation ceremony [Read More…]

PIERRE, S.D. – The South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources will be issuing an air quality alert for areas of South Dakota where smoke from wildfires in Canada is forecasted to settle. The smoke [Read More…]

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.- The South Dakota Department of Corrections (DOC) has busted a ring of drug smuggling coming into state prison facilities through an internal investigation. Secretary of Corrections Kellie Wasko announced the preliminary results [Read More…]

Congressman Dusty Johnson is discounting critics of proposed changes in Medicaid who claim they go too far. “This is just focused on making sure that able-bodied young people who can work do work or volunteer [Read More…]

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — The Rosebud Sioux Tribe in South Dakota has declared a public safety state of emergency on its reservation, asking for more law enforcement resources from the federal government. It’s the [Read More…]

The subject of a new Davison County Jail surfaced during Tuesday’s County Commission meeting. Commissioner Chris Nebelsick started the discussion during the Sheriff’s Office budget review. “It’s a need, you know it’s going to be [Read More…]

The Mitchell School Board focused primarily on the proposed K-12 and MTC budgets for 2025-2026 during its meeting Tuesday evening. MTC Chief Financial Officer Jared Hofer reviewed the projected numbers. “Overall, we’re looking at $32.6-million [Read More…]

Beginning Tuesday, May 27th, 2025, the west leg of the intersection of S.D. Highway 37 and W 23rd Avenue will be closed to thru traffic. A detour route will be available along the S.D. Bypass [Read More…]

A South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation review has determined that an Oglala Sioux Tribe Department of Public Safety Officer was justified in their use of force in an incident that occurred May 2, 2025, [Read More…]

On a beautiful Monday morning, below a large American Flag flying high from the Mitchell Fire Departments ladder truck, military veterans, their families, friends and community members gathered to remember those who gave their lives [Read More…]

Mother Nature cooperating, led to a successful Memorial Weekend in Mitchell. Mitchell Main Street and Beyond’s Liz Luczak says it was a great day. “Couldn’t have asked for better weather, better people and it’s just [Read More…]

A Mitchell native was the Judge’s favorite at Memorial Weekend in Mitchell’s popular BBQ Rib Championship. It was Scotty DeSchepper’s first competition in nine years. He and his grandson anchored the winning effort. In the [Read More…]

The South Dakota Board of Regents announced that President Neal Schnoor will be stepping down from his position as president of Northern State University . Earlier this year, President Schnoor was selected as the priority [Read More…]

A longtime lobbyist and legislative observer is retiring. South Dakota Chamber of Commerce and Industry president David Owen presented his final legislative session review to the Mitchell Rotary Club Thursday. He also reflected on his [Read More…]

Attorney General Marty Jackley announces the state Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is entering into a partnership with the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Department (ICE) to enforce federal immigration law on violent criminals and [Read More…]

Due to the observance of Memorial Day on Monday May 26th, 2025 the garbage will be collected one day later than your normal schedule. The City will be collecting garbage Tuesday May 27th through Saturday [Read More…]

Attorney General Marty Jackley and 11 other Attorneys General Wednesday received a first-hand look at the southern border in Arizona, and Attorney General Jackley pledged his office’s help in dealing with those issues. “We applaud [Read More…]

The unofficial kick-off to the summer travel season is fast approaching. “Triple-A is projecting a little more than 157,000 South Dakotans will travel 50 miles or more from their home this holiday weekend,” stated Shawn [Read More…]

Attorney General Marty Jackley is warning consumers that some over-the-counter hearing aid companies are using misleading sales tactics when reaching out to the public. “Consumers should only have their hearing tested by a qualified audiologist [Read More…]

The Mitchell City Council held a lengthy discussion during its meeting Monday evening regarding term limits for Mayor and Council. Councilors were presented with two options. Roger Musick favors term limits. “We need fresh ideas, [Read More…]