Articles by J.P. Skelly

Temperatures in areas of South Dakota will drop below zero this week, according to the National Weather Service. Snow, strong winds and severe wind chill is also forecast in NorthWestern Energy’s South Dakota service areas. [Read More…]

Wind Chill Advisory issued January 11 at 8:49AM MST until January 12 at 5:00PM MST by NWS

…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 6 PM CST FRIDAY… …WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 PM CST FRIDAY… * WHAT…For the Winter Weather Advisory, [Read More…]

Winter Weather Advisory issued January 11 at 8:49AM MST until January 12 at 5:00PM MST by NWS

…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 6 PM CST FRIDAY… …WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 PM CST FRIDAY… * WHAT…For the Winter Weather Advisory, [Read More…]

Central Electric awards grant to Sleep In Heavenly Peace

Central Electric Cooperative has awarded $2,500 to a local organization that builds beds for children. The funds through Operation Round-Up will go towards lumber and supplies to fulfill the mission of Sleep In Heavenly Peace. [Read More…]

Winter Weather Advisory issued January 11 at 2:08AM MST until January 12 at 5:00PM MST by NWS

…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 6 PM CST FRIDAY… * WHAT…Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph by Friday afternoon. * [Read More…]

Winter Storm Watch issued January 10 at 7:49PM MST until January 12 at 5:00PM MST by NWS

…WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON… * WHAT…Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 7 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. * WHERE…Portions [Read More…]

Winter Storm Watch issued January 10 at 2:12PM MST until January 12 at 5:00PM MST by NWS

…WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON… * WHAT…Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 7 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. * WHERE…Portions of [Read More…]

Jackley Supports State Corrections Officers

In recent months there have been multiple reports of employees at the South Dakota Penitentiary being assaulted by inmates. Attorney General Marty Jackley says when it comes to those crimes, his stance is clear…. [Read More…]

First Circuit Court CASA gets a $10,000 boost

The South Dakota Community Foundation recently awarded a $10,000 South Dakota Fund grant to the First Circuit Court Appointed Special Advocate Program. CASA defends children’s rights impacted by abuse or neglect. Funding will assist in [Read More…]

SD Public Utilities Commission Reduces Northwestern Energy’s Proposed Rate Increase

The South Dakota Public Utilities Commission approved a rate increase for NorthWestern Energy’s electric customers in South Dakota at the commission’s regularly scheduled meeting in Pierre today, Jan. 9, 2024. The rate approved by the [Read More…]

Avera Queen of Peace Welcomes First Baby of 2024

Avera Queen of Peace Hospital is excited to share that Emerson Dahme was its first baby born in 2024. She was delivered at 9:58 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 2, to Jacob and Michelle Dahme of Mitchell. [Read More…]

Sioux Falls Tackling Major Snow Removal

More than 100 equipment operators are hard at work removing nearly 11-inches of new snow in Sioux Falls. Emergency snow routes are open, and now crews are headed into neighborhoods to clear side streets. No [Read More…]

District 20 State Senator Josh Klumb Praises the Governor’s State of The State Address

Governor Kristi Noem’s state of the state message focused on a list of Freedoms offered in South Dakota. District 20 Senator Josh Klumb of Mitchell appreciated the Governor’s method… He appreciated Noem’s number-one Freedom: [Read More…]

Widespread Heavy Snow Impacts the Region – January 8-9, 2024

Pre-Trial Motions In Watertown Murder Case

More pre-trial motions hearings were held last week in an upcoming Watertown murder trial. Jeremiah Peacemaker is accused of killing 28 year-old Kendra Owen, who was found dead at her residence in Watertown on September [Read More…]

Mitchell School District Recognized For Success In The Classroom