Articles by J.P. Skelly

Emerald Ash Borer found in Lennox
The South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources (DANR) has confirmed emerald ash borer (EAB) in Lennox, South Dakota. The community of Lennox is in the existing quarantine area, which includes all of Minnehaha, [Read More…]

Man charged with murder and improper disposal appears in court
A 60 year old man from Detroit, Michigan charged in the death of a woman in Mitchell last month appeared in a Mitchell courtroom Tuesday for an advisory hearing. Anthony Melvin Harris is facing one [Read More…]

Three Appointed to the Commission on Indigent Legal Services
South Dakota Supreme Court Chief Justice Steven R. Jensen has appointed three individuals to the Commission on Indigent Legal Services. They are: Dean Neil Fulton, USD Knudson School of Law: four-year term Betsy Doyle, Minnehaha [Read More…]

Dakota Wesleyan University Names New Provost
Dakota Wesleyan University announces the hiring of Dr. Derek Driedger for the position of provost. Driedger has served as interim provost since June. Driedger joined the university in 2007 as a faculty member in the [Read More…]

Investigation Into State Prison Disturbance
A corrections officer was hospitalized during Wednesday’s disturbance at the South Dakota Penitentiary. Inmates could be heard chanting “We want phones” from outside the prison yesterday afternoon. Attorney General Marty Jackley’s office is investigating… [Read More…]

City Of Mitchell Has A Stake In Upcoming Project
The City of Mitchell has a role in the upcoming South Dakota Highway 37-Main Street to National Guard Road project. Public Works Director Joe Schroeder says it involves infrastructure…. He says the work will [Read More…]

Avera Announces Major Expansion Plans
Avera announces plans to build a six-story tower addition to Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center and a three-story building on the Avera on Louise Health Campus. Combined, the projects will be the largest [Read More…]

Mitchell Food Pantry Helps Spread Easter Joy
The Mitchell Food Pantry sponsored an Easter Dinner giveaway Tuesday afternoon. Karen Pooley of the Food Pantry says each vehicle received a ham, food box and a gallon of milk… Volunteers braved the blustery [Read More…]

Attorney General Jackley Urges Congress To Fix Farm Bill Loophole Regarding Intoxicating Hemp
Attorney General Marty Jackley is part of a coalition of 21 Attorneys General requesting that Congress fix language in the 2018 Farm Bill that has been used by “bad actors” to market unregulated intoxicating hemp. [Read More…]

Millions in Child Care Grants Awarded Across South Dakota
The Governor’s Office of Economic Development has announced multiple awardees of Governor Kristi Noem’s Investment Plan for Child Care. “We are creating more child care options and openings across our state because of this funding,” [Read More…]

99th South Dakota Legislative Session Is Done
After considering 560 bills, resolutions, and commemorations, meeting for 38 days, and having to delay adjournment a day because of winter weather, the 99th session of the South Dakota is history. The House and Senate [Read More…]

Dakota Wesleyan University announces annual Carhart Lecture
Dakota Wesleyan University will wrap up its year-long Lecture Series on topics of contemporary interest. The fourth and final of the series, the annual Carhart Lecture, will be held on Tuesday, April 2, at 7 [Read More…]

Pre-construction project meeting for Highway 37 north of Mitchell set for Tuesday
The South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) will hold a pre-construction informational meeting to share project details about the S.D. Highway 37 construction project scheduled for 2024-2025. The informational meeting is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. [Read More…]

Dakota Wesleyan University announces creation of a new hall-of fame
Dakota Wesleyan University has added a new Hall of Fame to its roster of events acknowledging the contributions and support of alumni and friends of the university. The first-ever inductees, Ron and Sheilah Gates of [Read More…]

Lt. Governor Larry Rhoden praises MTC AG Power Diesel Lab building
Lieutenant Governor Larry Rhoden was on hand for Thursday’s ribbon-cutting and open house at Mitchell Technical College’s Ag Power Diesel Lab….. He said Governor Kristi Noem and he want to empower as many South [Read More…]

Escapee caught in Mitchell
The South Dakota Corrections Department says an escapee who’s been missing for more than two years is back in custody. Brandon Witt was arrested in Mitchell on Thursday. He was placed on escape status when [Read More…]

Mitchell Technical College celebrates a ribbon-cutting at its newest facility
Mitchell Technical Colleges Ag Power Diesel program celebrated the official opening of its new $5-million dollar, 36,000 square-foot facility Thursday. MTC President Mark Wilson says it gathered several programs under one roof…. Plus it’s [Read More…]

Attorney General Jackley Praises Final State Budget
South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley is praising approval of the fiscal year 2025 state general fund budget that includes funds for the Attorney General’s Office to use for a new Digital Investigation Unit, cybersecurity [Read More…]

Registration Open for $20,000 Lesson Learned Teen Safe Driving Campaign
South Dakota high school students may now enter this year’s Lesson Learned teen safe driving campaign, where they can win $10,000 for themselves and another $10,000 for a school-sponsored activity or program of their choice. [Read More…]

Governor Kristi Noem Proclaims Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day
Governor Kristi Noem, in coordination with the South Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs, is proclaiming Friday, March 29, 2024, as “Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Recognition Day.” The Governor and the Department are calling on all [Read More…]
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