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EPA to allow summer sale of E15 nationwide

April 29, 2025 Travis Kriens

Cami Koons/Iowa Capital Dispatch The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency granted an emergency waiver permitting the nationwide sale of a fuel blend with higher amounts of ethanol through the summer months, which fuel and farm leaders say will [Read More…]

April 29 – Today in Mitchell History

April 29, 2025 Travis Kriens

April 29, 1929 – Modern Woodmen Meet Wednesday, Thursday April 29, 1949 – 2 New Mitchell Business Buildings April 29, 1949 – Top Herefords at Show, Sale Here April 29, 1955 – Poison Blamed in [Read More…]

Pardy appointed as Presiding Judge for the Third Judicial Circuit

April 28, 2025 J.P. Skelly

South Dakota Supreme Court Chief Justice Steven R. Jensen has appointed the Honorable Patrick T. Pardy as new presiding judge for the Third Judicial Circuit. Judge Pardy replaces Third Judicial Circuit Presiding Judge Gregory J. [Read More…]

Mitchell High School student named Scholar of the Week

April 28, 2025 J.P. Skelly

Central Electric Cooperative and Mitchell High School are pleased to recognize Lauren Hofer, daughter of Jared and Stacey Hofer, as the Touchstone Energy® Scholar of the Week for May 4-10, 2025. Teacher Tara Waters said [Read More…]

Poll: Johnson, Rhoden set pace in South Dakota governor’s race

April 28, 2025 Travis Kriens

Stu Whitney, South Dakota News Watch Early voter support in the 2026 Republican primary race for South Dakota governor is focused on U.S. Rep. Dusty Johnson and incumbent Gov. Larry Rhoden, according to a poll [Read More…]

Medicine for opioid use saves lives. But South Dakota doctors hesitate to prescribe it, advocates say

April 28, 2025 Travis Kriens

Makenzie Huber/South Dakota Searchlight Megan Cantone stumbled out of the hospital in tears from the pain. She sought treatment for an infection from drug use. Medical professionals at the Denver hospital provided the treatment, but [Read More…]

April 28 – Today in Mitchell History

April 28, 2025 Travis Kriens

April 28, 1949 – Radio Station Change is Topic of Toastmasters April 28, 1950 – Freak Accident Kills Mitchell Youth April 28, 1973 – Court Appoints Attorney in Rapid Case of McFarlane April 28, 1973 [Read More…]

Suspect arrested in the theft of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s purse

April 27, 2025 J.P. Skelly

WASHINGTON (AP) — A suspect has been arrested in connection with the theft last week of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem ‘s purse as she ate at a Washington, D.C., restaurant, officials said Sunday. Noem’s [Read More…]

South Dakota Public Broadcasting gets a boost from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting

April 26, 2025 J.P. Skelly

The Corporation for Public Broadcasting recently announced its awarded five grants totaling $9.65 million to statewide public broadcasting networks in Louisiana, South Dakota, Wisconsin, and Wyoming, as well as KSUT Tribal Radio in Colorado. The [Read More…]

South Dakota uses portion of opioid settlement funds to distribute overdose prevention kits

April 26, 2025 Travis Kriens

Makenzie Huber/South Dakota Searchlight About 20,000 opioid overdose prevention kits will be distributed across South Dakota thanks to a partnership between the state and Sioux Falls-based nonprofit Emily’s Hope. The kits are filled with naloxone, [Read More…]

Governor appoints Huron lawmaker to judgeship and seeks nominations for his replacement

April 26, 2025 Travis Kriens

Makenzie Huber/South Dakota Searchlight South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden announced Friday he’s seeking nominations for a new lawmaker to represent District 22 in eastern South Dakota after he appointed Sen. David Wheeler, R-Huron, to serve [Read More…]

Attorney General Jackley, Emily’s Hope, State Agencies Partner To Distribute 20,0000 Naloxone Kits Throughout South Dakota

April 25, 2025 J.P. Skelly

Attorney General Marty Jackley and Emily’s Hope, along with South Dakota Departments of Social Services and Health, announce a partnership that will result in the distribution of 20,000 naloxone kits, which equals 40,000 doses, throughout [Read More…]

Davison County Commissioners approve two highway safety grant application requests

April 25, 2025 J.P. Skelly

Davison County Commissioners recently green-lighted a request by the Davison County Sheriff’s Office to pursue two highway safety grants. Chief Deputy Tim Reitzel says the money helps offset overtime costs and pays for equipment and [Read More…]

Davison County Veterans Service Office declines a request to add another county

April 25, 2025 J.P. Skelly

The Davison County Veterans Service Office has built an excellent reputation in the region. It currently provides services to several area counties and now Douglas County is reaching out. However, Veterans Service Officer T.J. Thomas [Read More…]

Interstate 90 Rest Area at Chamberlain Reopened to Public Following Remodel

April 24, 2025 Travis Kriens

CHAMBERLAIN, S.D. – As of Wednesday, April 23, 2025, the Chamberlain Rest Area located on Interstate 90 has been reopened after a scheduled project was completed to remodel the facility. The remodel project included both [Read More…]

South Dakota CASA funding safe

April 24, 2025 J.P. Skelly

South Dakota CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) is aware of the termination of federal funding to the National CASA Association. As a result, National CASA has suspended all services and support to all state and [Read More…]

Jackley Encourages Public to Participate In National Drug Take-Back Day Saturday, April 26

April 24, 2025 J.P. Skelly

Attorney General Marty Jackley is encouraging people with unneeded prescription medication to safely dispose of it during this Saturday’s National Drug Take Back Day. “Unneeded or unused medication can be deadly if not prescribed for [Read More…]

Traffic Switch Scheduled on Interstate 90 at Exit 357 Near Bridgewater

April 24, 2025 Travis Kriens

SALEM, S.D. – On Monday, April 28, 2025, a two-way traffic configuration will be placed on the eastbound lanes at exit 357 on Interstate 90 near Bridgewater/Canova. This two-way traffic configuration will allow crews to [Read More…]

One Dead, One Injured in Lincoln County Rollover Crash Near Lennox

April 24, 2025 Travis Kriens

Lincoln County, S.D.- One man died and another was seriously injured in a single vehicle crash Monday night, three miles northwest of Lennox, SD. The names of the persons involved have not been released pending notification of [Read More…]

A dozen international students report visa cancellations in South Dakota

April 23, 2025 Travis Kriens

John Hult/South Dakota Searchlight At least 10 international students at South Dakota’s public universities have reported their visas canceled this year, according to the South Dakota Board of Regents. Two other reported cancellations were for [Read More…]