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Mitchell School Board discusses school district policy regarding fundraising projects
A discussion regarding fundraising for a variety of activities dominated Monday’s Mitchell School Board meeting. Superintendent Joe Childs prefaced the discussion by stating school district funds provide the sufficient needs for participation. “The fundraising efforts, [Read More…]
3-wheeled cycles a hot ride in Sturgis but can be tricky to ride
STURGIS, S.D. – It takes only a brief drive through the streets of Sturgis during the 2026 motorcycle rally to realize that three-wheeled cycles have become a hot new trend in the biker world. Motorcycles [Read More…]
Suspect arrested in Sioux Falls for kidnapping and assault
A 30-year old man from Sioux Falls is being held on kidnapping and assault charges. Sgt. Aaron Benson says Taylor Winedar is accused of holding a woman captive in an apartment and assaulting her numerous [Read More…]
U.S. Federal Court Upholds State Law Requiring Companies to Provide Generic Drugs Directly to Local Providers
A U.S. District Court has dismissed three complaints filed by pharmaceutical manufacturers challenging a 2025 amendment to South Dakota law. The amendment restricts pharmaceutical manufacturers from controlling key contract terms related to how discounted drugs [Read More…]
Rounds continuing his push to hold USPS officials accountable for poor service in South Dakota
Senator Mike Rounds wants the benefits and extras received by upper executives at the United States Postal Service removed until mail service to South Dakota and other rural states improves. On the Senate Floor last [Read More…]
Ft. Pierre City Council votes to close the parking lot at the Casey Tibbs South Dakota Rodeo Center due to hill slide concerns
The Fort Pierre City Council recently met in special session to discuss safety concerns surrounding the slipping hillside below the Casey Tibbs South Dakota Rodeo Center. Specifically, the gravel parking area between Fort Volunteer and [Read More…]
Names released in Lawrence County fatal motorcycle crash
A 46 year old woman from Sioux Falls died last Thursday from injuries sustained in a two-vehicle crash near Sturgis. The South Dakota Department of Public Safety reported Angelee Kay Glammeier was driving a 2013 [Read More…]
Mitchell Animal Rescue TNR offers free spay and neuter assistance for community cats
MITCHELL, S.D. – Mitchell Animal Rescue’s Trap-Neuter-Return program is offering assistance to residents caring for stray, feral or community cats in Mitchell. The program provides pre-approved numbers for free spay and neuter services at Creekside [Read More…]
Government Noem ‘not planning to run’ but doesn’t rule out a political future as her statue is unveiled
South Dakota Searchlight Meghan O’Brien PIERRE — Former South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem said Friday after the unveiling of a statue in her honor that she won’t rule out any future campaigns but is not [Read More…]
City of Mitchell dealing with a possible cybersecurity issue
Statement from Mayor Jordan Hanson The City of Mitchell is currently investigating a potential cybersecurity incident impacting a limited portion of its network environment. Please note that all critical and emergency services are unaffected and [Read More…]
Farm bill proposal fails in US Senate ag committee amid food assistance funding fight
Cami Koons/Iowa Capital Dispatch Farm bill progress stalled Thursday as the U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee failed to move its version of the legislation forward due to a conflict over when states will shoulder a share [Read More…]
Get ready Sturgis…they’re coming your way!
The road to Sturgis stopped in Mitchell Thursday for the 19th annual Pre-Sturgis Party. Brian Klock of Klock Werks says the growth has been phenomenal. “Everybody’s stoked,” said Klock. “They’re excited to be in Mitchell, [Read More…]
Rhoden officially selects current Lt. Governor Tony Venhuizen as his running mate
Governor Larry Rhoden formally filed the paperwork to officially make Lieutenant Governor Tony Venhuizen his running mate in the 2026 general election. “Tony and I have been a team since day one – his status [Read More…]
USDA planning a listening session at Dakotafest
In response to ongoing challenges across the agricultural sector, the United States Department of Agriculture is hosting listening sessions at locations across the country, including at one event coming up in South Dakota. Ag Secretary [Read More…]
Special Saturday Hours Offered for CDL Holders Ahead of August 28 Deadline
The South Dakota Driver Licensing Program will offer special Saturday hours to help Commercial Driver License holders with a K restriction update their license before the August 28 deadline. To support drivers ahead of this [Read More…]
Names Released in Pennington County Fatal Crash
The South Dakota Department of Public Safety has released the names of two people involved in a single-vehicle rollover crash in Pennington County Monday morning. 18 year old Kristina Yellowhawk from Wall was driving a [Read More…]
Changing visa rules create doubt for students and employers
Amina Aidarkhanova/South Dakota News Watch BROOKINGS, S.D. – International enrollment at South Dakota’s public universities has increased steadily over the past several years. But university leaders expect fewer students from other countries this fall as [Read More…]
South Dakota State Penitentiary loses fourth warden in five years amid senior staff shake-up
John Hult/South Dakota Searchlight The South Dakota Department of Corrections has lost its fourth penitentiary warden since 2021 amid staffing changes that also include the departure of two other high-ranking officials. Joseph Roemmich, who came [Read More…]
Party will not replace withdrawn US Senate candidate, S.D. Democratic official says
Seth Tupper/South Dakota Searchlight The South Dakota Democratic Party will not select a replacement candidate for the U.S. Senate nominee who ended his campaign Tuesday, a party official said. That statement came Wednesday from state [Read More…]
Hopes grow for higher ethanol blend with inclusion in U.S. Senate farm bill
Makenzie Huber/South Dakota Searchlight South Dakota’s congressional delegation is hopeful that year-round, nationwide approval of E15 — a gasoline blend with 15% ethanol — will clear Congress this year, bolstered by its inclusion in the [Read More…]