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Arts in the Park Returns!
Mayor Jordan Hanson says it’s been a great weekend thus far for the return of Mitchell’s Arts in the Park….. Plus 120 vendors and fifteen food trucks….. Much to the delight of vendors… Arts in [Read More…]

Union County Fatal Crash
One man died and another was injured in a two vehicle crash on Interstate 29 in North Sioux City, SD, Friday afternoon. The South Dakota Department of Public Safety reported the 69 year old driver [Read More…]

Officer involved fatal shooting determined to be justified
Attorney General Marty Jackley says a South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation review indicates that a Sioux Falls Police Officer and a Minnehaha County Sheriff’s Deputy were justified in the shooting involving a Sioux Falls [Read More…]

Man Confronted by Online Group in Hanson County Commits Suicide Amid Child Pornography Allegations
The South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation and the Hanson County Sheriff’s Office are investigating an incident in which Donald Letcher, 60, took his own life after being confronted by an online group called ‘Predator [Read More…]

Temporary traffic signals and speed reductions to be placed during Sturgis Motorcycle Rally
Due to the increased traffic volumes expected during the annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, the South Dakota Department of Transportation will activate temporary traffic signals at the following locations: S.D. Highway 34/79 and Nellie Avenue; S.D. [Read More…]

U.S. Air Force says multiple crew failures and wind shear led to January crash of B-1 bomber
WASHINGTON (AP) — A fiery January crash of a B-1 bomber in South Dakota was caused by multiple crew failures, terrible winter weather and a last-minute brush with wind shear that resulted in all four [Read More…]

GBR Sidewalk Gets A Much-Needed Repair
A long-awaited maintenance project at Mitchell’s Gertie Belle Rogers Elementary School is finally underway….. Superintendent Joe Childs says they have a plan….. Meanwhile across town, crews are replacing a portion of the roof at L-B [Read More…]

Purple Heart Recognition Day proclaimed by Governor Kristi Noem
Governor Kristi Noem has proclaimed Wednesday, August 7th, as “Purple Heart Recognition Day,” calling on all South Dakotans to acknowledge and remember the sacrifices made by the brave members of our military who are recipients [Read More…]

Man from Winner sentenced on rape charge
Attorney General Marty Jackley says a man from Winner has been sentenced to 25 years in prison, with 10 years suspended, after earlier pleading guilty to Third-Degree Rape of a person incapable of giving consent. [Read More…]

Re-setting sleep habits
The start of the 2024-25 school year in Mitchell is less than a month away as the first day of school is set for August 21st. Superintendent Joe Childs is encouraging parents to help their [Read More…]

Pentagon panel to review Medals of Honor given to soldiers at the Wounded Knee massacre
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Defense Department will review the Medals of Honor that were given to 20 U.S. soldiers for their actions in the 1890 battle at Wounded Knee to make sure their conduct merits [Read More…]

Mitchell High School Back to School Information
Mitchell High School Principal, Mr. Justin Siemsen, has announced that the first day of school will be Wednesday, August 21, 2024. Back to School Registration Day for MHS students will be Wednesday, July 31, 2024 [Read More…]

Jackley Joins Attorneys General Group in Opposing Biden Proposal to Reschedule Marijuana as Schedule III Drug
Attorney General Marty Jackley has joined other Attorneys General in opposing a Biden Administration proposal to reclassify marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III under the federal Controlled Substances Act. He’s one of 11 Attorneys [Read More…]

Names Released in Lincoln County Fatal Crash
South Dakota authorities have identified the two people involved in a fatal crash last Friday morning in Lincoln County. The South Dakota Department of Public Safety says around 5:30 am, 28 year old Darrian O’Neal [Read More…]

Vantage Point Solutions Acquires BKI Engineering
Vantage Point Solutions has acquired BKI Engineering Services, including wholly-owned subsidiary Utility Resource Collaborative. The move adds power engineering and wildfire mitigation planning expertise to the existing broadband engineering and consulting services already supporting power [Read More…]

Minnehaha County Fatal ATV Crash
A Sunday evening ATV crash claimed the life of one person and severely injured another near Garretson. The South Dakota Department of Public Safety reported a Polaris ATV was traveling north on a gravel road [Read More…]

The First Chili-Cook Off at Stampede Park
Seventeen teams competed for top-honors during Sunday’s Corn Palace Stampede Rodeo Chili Cook-off at Stampede Park. Cookoff Chairman Stan Peterson says when to comes to a championship chili, anything goes…… And at the end of [Read More…]

Congressman Dusty Johnson responds to President Joe Biden’s Decision To End His Bid For A Second Term
President Joe Biden announced Sunday afternoon in a letter he’s ending his re-election campaign. Biden plans to complete his current term in office. Republican Congressman Dusty Johnson offered his take on the President’s decision….. However, [Read More…]

President Joe Biden drops out of the 2024 race after disastrous debate inflamed age concerns
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden dropped out of the 2024 race for the White House on Sunday, ending his bid for reelection following a disastrous debate with Donald Trump that raised doubts about his fitness for office just [Read More…]

Corn Palace Stampede Rodeo Parade Results
Saturday’s Corn Palace Stampede Rodeo Parade boasted 100+ entries including horses, firetrucks, clowns, bubble machines, antique tractors, cars, Rodeo Queens, political candidates, and lots of candy. Here are the results as determined by a team [Read More…]
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