Articles by Travis Kriens

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – A third year of the Big Sky-Summit Challenge is on tap this December as the Big Sky Conference and Summit League announced Wednesday the series of men’s and women’s basketball matchups that [Read More…]

McKinnely Mull Named NAIA Third Team All-American

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Outgoing senior McKinnely Mull earned national recognition by being named to the NAIA Softball All-American team by the national office on Tuesday. Mull, a native of Vernal, Utah, earned Third Team All-American honors as [Read More…]

Teen Killed in Three-Vehicle Crash Near Agar, South Dakota

Sully County, S.D.- A Pierre, SD teen died this morning in a three-vehicle crash on US Highway 83, one mile south of Agar, SD. The names of the persons involved have not been released pending notification of [Read More…]

Atwood’s hit on intentional walk attempt gives Texas a 2-1 win over Texas Tech in WCWS finals opener

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Reese Atwood hit a go-ahead, two-run single for Texas when Texas Tech ace NiJaree Canady was trying to walk her intentionally in the sixth inning, and the Longhorns beat the Red Raiders 2-1 [Read More…]

Wednesday Sports: June 4, 2025

WEDNESDAY SPORTS, JUNE 4, 2025 MITCHELL KERNELS — Mitchell girls golf maintained their second place showing after day one to finish runner-up at the Class AA state tournament on Tuesday at Prairie Green Golf Course. [Read More…]

Pacers, Thunder got to the NBA Finals fueled by doubters. A title will give 1 team the last laugh

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — In these NBA Finals, a team is four wins away from getting the last laugh. Ask anyone on the Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers if they’re still fueled by doubters, and [Read More…]

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Hanson Boys Win Class B State Golf Tournament in Watertown

WATERTOWN, S.D. – Hanson boys golf held off Wall by one shot for the Class B state championship on Tuesday at Cattail Crossing Golf Course. Will Jarding’s par putt on the 18th hole clinched the [Read More…]

Mitchell Girls Claim Second at State Tournament in Sioux Falls

SIOUX FALLS – Mitchell girls golf maintained their second place showing after day one to finish runner-up at the Class AA state tournament on Tuesday at Prairie Green Golf Course. The Kernels were 11 shots [Read More…]

Man Critically Injured in Early Morning Sioux Falls Shooting; Suspect at Large

A 24-year-old man is in critical condition after being shot during a fight outside a Marathon gas station in Sioux Falls early Tuesday morning. Police say the altercation, involving three men, occurred around 1 a.m. [Read More…]

Horse Killed After Being Hit by Car on Highway 44; Authorities Seeking Owner

A horse was struck and killed by a vehicle early Tuesday morning on South Dakota Highway 44 near 469th Street, according to the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office. The incident occurred around 1:00 a.m., and the [Read More…]

June 4 – Today in Mitchell History

June 4, 1903 June 4, 1929 – Mitchell Man Is Own Auto Sleuth June 4, 1936 – Highway Walker Killed by Auto June 4, 1962 – Student Starts Long Trip Home By Bicycle June 4, [Read More…]

Tuesday Sports: June 3, 2025

TUESDAY SPORTS, JUNE 3, 2025 MITCHELL KERNELS — Mitchell Kernels girls golf sits in second place after the first day of the Class AA state tournament at Prairie Green Golf Course in [Read More…]

Buxton drives in 5 as Twins win 10-4 to hand Athletics 7th straight loss and 18th in 19 games

WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Byron Buxton matched his career high with five RBIs and the Minnesota Twins extended the Athletics’ losing streak to seven games with a 10-4 victory Monday night. Buxton had a [Read More…]

Hanson Leads After First Day of Class B Boys Golf Tournament

WATERTOWN, S.D. – Hanson boys golf holds a four shot lead over Clark/Willow Lake after day one of the Class B state tournament at Cattail Crossing Golf Course in Watertown. Will Jarding is in a [Read More…]

Mitchell Girls Golf in Second After Day One at State

SIOUX FALLS – Mitchell Kernels girls golf sits in second place after the first day of the Class AA state tournament at Prairie Green Golf Course in Sioux Falls. Mitchell shot +39 as a team [Read More…]

June 3 – Today in Mitchell History

June 3, 1910 – Jail Breakers Captured By A Bloodhound June 3, 1915 – Forty-Five To Be Graduated June 3, 1949 – Woman, 75, Hit By Car, Dies June 3, 1949 – S.D. Has Few [Read More…]

June 2 – Today in Mitchell History

June 2, 1950 – 240 Register at Girls’ State June 2, 1967 – Public Schools Report 750 Summer Pupils June 2, 1967 – State Democrats Will Ask Lower Voting Age Again June 2, 1985 – [Read More…]

Thousands evacuated in 3 provinces as Canadian wildfires threaten air quality into some U.S. states

FLIN FLON, Manitoba (AP) — More than 25,000 residents in three provinces have been evacuated as dozens of wildfires remained active Sunday and diminished air quality in parts of Canada and the U.S., according to officials. Most [Read More…]

Calving Goes High Tech

Megan Luther/ South Dakota News Watch MITCHELL, S.D. – The snow’s blowing sideways, the heavy stuff. It’s one of the few winter storms this year and it happens to fall on the first days of [Read More…]

A museum takes students on flights to the stars, but future trips are in question