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A local organization was recently awarded a $25,000 grant to aid in youth tobacco and vaping prevention. Middle School councilor Traci Moore is with the Mitchell Tobacco Prevention Coalition…..   She says the growth of [Read More…]

CENTERVILLE, S.D. (AP) — Three people were shot to death in a small South Dakota town, and a former law officer who once served as the town’s mayor is charged in the killings. Jay Ostrem, [Read More…]

Governor Kristi Noem announced that she will be hosting a Tribal Public Safety Crisis Summit in Pierre on Monday, June 24. Governor Noem is inviting both elected leaders and law enforcement officials at the federal, [Read More…]

A 64-year-old man from Centerville has been charged with three counts of First Degree Murder in connection with the shooting deaths of three people Monday night in Centerville. Jay Ostrem is being held on a [Read More…]

Following Monday’s Memorial Day services in Mitchell Cub Scout Pack 75 and a number of American Legion veterans hosted a demonstration of the proper retirement of American flags by fire. Veteran Dean Strand says there [Read More…]

The Mitchell community joined communities across the nation Monday in remembering those who gave their lives in the cause of freedom during Memorial Day services. Mike Vehle of Mitchell delivered a memorial address during which [Read More…]

A large crowd was treated to live music, a BBQ rib championship, kid’s tractor pull, cornhole tournament, car show and a street dance. At Memorial Weekend in Mitchell. Elizabeth Luczak of Mitchell Main Street and [Read More…]

The 218 student-strong Mitchell High School Class of 2024 gathered for a final time for commencement Sunday afternoon.   The class included 18 highest honor students, achieving a perfect 4.0 GPA through their four years [Read More…]

U.S. Attorney Alison Ramsdell and South Dakota Attorney General issued the following statement regarding drug activity in South Dakota: “The vast majority of Methamphetamine and Fentanyl found in South Dakota originates from our southern border. [Read More…]

South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announces that a Marion man was convicted Thursday on 46 criminal charges against a child including First Degree Rape Domestic, Aggravated Incest, and Sexual Contact with a Child Under [Read More…]

Laney Titze of Mitchell has been crowned Miss South Dakota Volunteer 2024 and will travel to Jackson, Tennessee, to compete for scholarships and the job of Miss Volunteer America this June 16-22. The Miss Volunteer [Read More…]