Articles by J.P. Skelly

An interagency effort, led by South Dakota Wildland Fire and assisted by both federal and local resources, is actively working to suppress the First Thunder Fire about 3 miles SW of Rapid City and 2 [Read More…]

A 38-year-old man died and a passenger sustained life-threatening injuries Sunday in a single vehicle crash three miles east of Ft. Thompson. The South Dakota Department of Public Safety reported the driver and passenger of [Read More…]

By Lura Roti Advice Brad Greenway received from his college adviser 40 years ago guides him to this day. “He told me, ‘Don’t ever start something you are figuring on failing at,’” recalled the third-generation [Read More…]

FEMA will operate a Mobile Disaster Recovery Center serving Davison and Turner Counties over the next month. The Center will alternate operations between Mitchell and Viborg, initially opening in Mitchell on Tuesday, Sept. 3. The [Read More…]

The Federal Emergency Management Agency has approved 198 disaster assistance applications in Davison thus far totaling more than $649,000 in aid.  That’s the word from FEMA Public Affairs Specialist Tony Mayne. He says as of [Read More…]

The South Dakota State Fair observed its annual Salute to Veterans Thursday. This year’s keynote speaker was Colonel Stacy Kooistra of the South Dakota Air National Guard. He thanked the veterans for their service, reminded [Read More…]

The South Dakota National Guard’s 114th Fighter Wing was nationally recognized with the Winston P. Wilson Trophy at the National Guard Association of the U.S. General Conference and Exhibition on August 26. 114th Fighter Wing [Read More…]

Dakota Wesleyan University offices will operate during new business hours of 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. effective immediately. The change, called Core Hours, was implemented at the suggestion of the university’s Employee Engagement Committee.  It [Read More…]

The South Dakota Department of Revenue estimates tax collections from the 2024 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally were $1,399,501. Taxes collected included state sales tax, tourism tax, municipal sales tax, and municipal gross receipts tax. Revenues from [Read More…]

Despite strong opposition from the audience, Davison County Commissioners voted 4-0 Tuesday to place on first-reading an ordinance which would combine the offices of county treasurer and county auditor under a new entity of Davison [Read More…]

The Davison County Auditors Office is now even more shorthanded after commissioners voted unanimously Tuesday to place on first-reading an ordinance that would combine the county treasurers and auditors offices under a new entity: the [Read More…]

South Dakota Newswatch-An attempt by Republican lawmakers to add work requirements for South Dakotans covered under Medicaid expansion will hinge on two election outcomes in November. First, voters will decide on Amendment F, a legislative [Read More…]

The 2024 Corn Palace Festival wrapped up Sunday afternoon after a five-day run which Corn Palace Director Doug Greenway called an overall success. “The Skillet Concert, just over 1,800 people in the building for that [Read More…]

Mitchell Police issued two citations to the driver of a semi-truck which apparently knocked over the traffic signal/street light on the northeast corner of First and Main Saturday afternoon. The incident occurred around one p-m [Read More…]

After a 51 year absence, former astronaut and Scotland South Dakota native Charles Gemar has returned to his roots. “It’s hard to take South Dakota out of the individual,” said Gemar. “I had a great [Read More…]

Attorney General Marty Jackley is warning the public about recurring scam telephone calls where citizens are threatened with arrest warrants or fines for failure to perform a court-ordered action. The latest scam call was reported [Read More…]

A number of Mitchell School District teachers got a financial boost to start the new school year through the Kids Grant program. Here’s a list of the Kids Grant recipients and their programs: GBR Elementary: [Read More…]

While most voter attention is focused on the race for the White House, there are other races that could significantly shape the political environment as well. Republicans are seeking to gain control of the U.S. [Read More…]

A 64-year-old man died in a two-vehicle crash Wednesday morning near Pukwana. The South Dakota Department of Public Safety reported the drivers of a Ford Mustang and a Ford F150 pickup were traveling westbound on [Read More…]