Articles by J.P. Skelly
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Olympic champion shares a message of inclusion and diversity at the Corn Palace
1964 Olympic Gold medalist Billy Mills got a first-hand look on Wednesday at the Corn Palace mural bearing his likeness…. He says the reason why, is you see the diversity that’s displayed at the [Read More…]
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Dense Fog Advisory issued January 25 at 2:19AM MST until January 25 at 11:00AM MST by NWS
…DENSE FOG ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY… * WHAT…Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE…Portions of northwest and west central Iowa, southwest Minnesota, northeast Nebraska, and central, east [Read More…]
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Dense Fog Advisory issued January 24 at 8:15PM MST until January 25 at 11:00AM MST by NWS
…DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST THURSDAY… * WHAT…Visibility one quarter mile or less at times in dense fog. * WHERE…Portions of northeast Nebraska and central, east central, south central, and southeast South [Read More…]
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State Senate Committee approves Medicaid-related resolution
South Dakota voters would get a chance to “clarify” if they meant for low-income people to have to work to receive Medicaid benefits passed in the 2022 general election. The Senate State Affairs Committee passed [Read More…]
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Legislative leader takes a medical leave of absence
A member of leadership in the South Dakota State Senate is temporarily taking leave from the legislative session following a health emergency suffered during the first week. Sen. Michael Diedrich, the Assistant Majority Leader, [Read More…]
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Legislative committee approves G,F&P licensing qualifications bill
In a unanimous vote of 13 to 0, the South Dakota House Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee approved SB54, a bill addressing the state’s qualifications for hunting, fishing, or trapping licenses. Proponents say the legislation [Read More…]
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Dense Fog Advisory issued January 23 at 7:30AM MST until January 23 at 11:00AM MST by NWS
…DENSE FOG ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY… * WHAT…Visibility one quarter to one half mile in dense fog. * WHERE…Portions of northwest and west central Iowa, northeast Nebraska, and south central and [Read More…]
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Dense Fog Advisory issued January 23 at 3:16AM MST until January 23 at 8:00AM MST by NWS
…DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST THIS MORNING… * WHAT…Visibility one quarter to one half mile in dense fog. * WHERE…Aurora, Brule, Douglas, Davison, Hanson, and Hutchinson Counties. * WHEN…Until 9 AM [Read More…]
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South Dakota House approves a tax on Lithium
The South Dakota House voted 57 to 9 Monday to place a 10 percent tax on lithium by categorizing it as a precious metal. The bill is a product of at least two years of [Read More…]
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Oglala man convicted of internet and sex trafficking crimes
A federal court jury has convicted a 57 year old man from Oglala of Enticement of a Minor Using the Internet and Commercial Sex Trafficking. The U.S. Attorney’s Office says Gordon Weston was indicted by [Read More…]
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Better Business Bureau warns of an impostor scam
The Better Business Bureau is warning consumers of a scam impersonating the very popular and successful brand Omaha Steaks. BBB vice-president Jessie Schmidt says “Omaha Steak Factory” is using the branding and logo of Omaha [Read More…]
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Mitchell Legislator takes on additional duty
District 20 Senator Josh Klumb of Mitchell has added another committee assignment to his current workload…… He says one of his first duties on the committee is to break a tie vote on [Read More…]
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Special Weather Statement issued January 21 at 4:08AM MST by NWS
…STRONG WINDS MAY LEAD TO BLOWING SNOW AND ICY ROADS INTO THIS EVENING… Sustained southwest winds of 20 to 25 mph with occasional gusts of 40 to 45 mph may lead to areas of blowing [Read More…]
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Special Weather Statement issued January 20 at 7:36PM MST by NWS
…STRONG WINDS MAY LEAD TO BLOWING SNOW AND ICY ROADS TONIGHT INTO SUNDAY… Southerly winds will increase after midnight and continue well into Sunday. Sustained southwest winds of 20 to 25 mph with occasional gusts [Read More…]
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Wind Chill Advisory issued January 20 at 1:25AM MST until January 20 at 11:00AM MST by NWS
…WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY… * WHAT…Very cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 35 below zero. * WHERE…Portions of northwest and west central Iowa, southwest Minnesota, northeast Nebraska [Read More…]
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Wind Chill Advisory issued January 19 at 8:03PM MST until January 20 at 11:00AM MST by NWS
…WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST SATURDAY… * WHAT…Very cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 35 below zero. * WHERE…Portions of northwest and west central Iowa, southwest Minnesota, northeast Nebraska [Read More…]
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Fire Officials are Investigating a Fire at a Mitchell Business
An investigation is underway as to what caused a fire in a business on North Main Street Friday afternoon. Mitchell Fire Marshal Shannon Sandoval says a customer alerted the fire department around 12:30…. He [Read More…]
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Wind Chill Advisory issued January 19 at 1:52PM MST until January 20 at 11:00AM MST by NWS
…WIND CHILL ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON CST SATURDAY… * WHAT…Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 35 below zero. * WHERE…Portions of northwest and west [Read More…]
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Fire Damages a Building in Mitchell
Fire damaged the interior of the North Star Plaza in Mitchell early Friday afternoon. Smoke was visible when firefighters arrived on the scene and entered through the south door where Cabana Tan is located. Firefighters [Read More…]
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Wind Chill Advisory issued January 19 at 10:44AM MST until January 20 at 11:00AM MST by NWS
…WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON CST SATURDAY… * WHAT…Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 35 below zero. * WHERE…Portions of northwest and west [Read More…]
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