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The Mitchell Police Department has received several complaints of scam calls in the area today.  The callers are identifying themselves as a member of the Mitchell Police Department.  The caller is telling people they’ve failed [Read More…]

A 39-year-old man from Brandon died Wednesday afternoon in a single vehicle crash in Lincoln County. The South Dakota Department of Public Safety says just after 4 pm,  the driver of  was traveling northbound on [Read More…]

RAPID CITY, S.D. – In a recent status hearing in Rapid City, six former American Legion baseball players from Mitchell faced charges of second-degree rape related to an alleged attack during a baseball tournament. Five [Read More…]

A 12-year-old Wessington Springs, South Dakota girl died Tuesday resulting from injuries sustained in a January 26 accident. Preliminary information indicates Kindra Lea Wolter, the driver of a 2016 Ford Fusion was traveling westbound on [Read More…]

A center-left British newspaper claims South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem is one of two Vice Presidential candidates former President Donald Trump may select. The Independent Tuesday cites Trump’s recent interview with Fox News. “Kristi Noem [Read More…]

South Dakota legislators rejected a ballot measure this morning that would have expanded gun rights in the state. The Senate Judiciary Committee voted 7 to 0 to send SJR506 to the 41st legislative day, killing [Read More…]

South Dakota lawmakers on the House Commerce and Energy Committee worked well into the evening Monday to deliberate on five separate bills related to the construction of a carbon pipeline in eastern South Dakota. And [Read More…]

It’s something the Mitchell community has been waiting for, for quite some time: Wendy’s Restaurant is coming to Mitchell. James Coombes is Area Director for Mountain West Wendy’s group. He confirmed Wendy’s will locate in [Read More…]

The Moody County Deputy Sheriff who was killed during a vehicle pursuit Friday was apparently run over by a fleeing suspect who’s now charged with Premeditated First-Degree Murder and Aggravated Eluding. Forty year-old Joseph Hoek [Read More…]

Voters could see a legislative-endorsed measure on the November ballot that would end the sales tax on food. The Senate Taxation Committee voted 5 to 1 Friday to send SJR510 to the Senate. However, the [Read More…]

Emotional testimony in Pierre Thursday as lawmakers considered repealing the state’s death penalty. Supporters of the move questioned whether it deters violent crime. Opponents, including prosecutors and law enforcement, say it’s the only deterring factor [Read More…]

An attempt to raise the state minimum wage over three years to $15 an hour failed in a Senate committee Thursday. The Senate Commerce and Energy Committee sent SB132 to the 41st legislative day on [Read More…]

South Dakota’s airports could get funding help for improving terminals and other infrastructure projects under a bill recommended for passage by a Senate committee Wednesday. SB114 would provide $90 million in state grants for new [Read More…]

With warmer temperatures this week, Triple-A South Dakota is encouraging drivers to get their vehicle washed. Shawn Steward with Triple-A South Dakota says there’s good reason to so…..   As well as safety concerns……   [Read More…]

Last week the James Valley Drug and DUI Court hosted a commencement ceremony for two graduates. 2022 James Valley Drug Court program graduate John Peterson delivered the keynote address….   Graduate Jai had 514 days [Read More…]

In a hearing before the Joint Appropriations Committee Tuesday, testimony highlighted the lingering financial expenses caused by natural disasters. Specifically, the Department of Public Safety seeks a $2.776 million appropriation. One unpaid bill is from [Read More…]

The Legislature’s Joint Appropriations Committee hearing Monday on the Department of Corrections wasn’t explicitly about the location of the proposed new men’s prison–but the $700 million project did get some attention from legislators and citizens. [Read More…]

A 66 year old man died in one vehicle rollover crash late Saturday night four miles northeast of Toronto in Deuel County. The South Dakota Department of Public Safety says a northbound pick up entered [Read More…]