South Dakota COVID-19 update for 1-12-22

By Mitchell Now January 12, 2022 3:26 pm

1 day ago

Wessington Springs High School Opens New Meat Processing Lab for Ag Students

Wessington Springs High School students will soon get hands-on meat processing experience through a new agricultural lab equipped with commercial-style tools. School officials say the program will support career training and help supply beef for school lunches.

People

1 day ago

Qury Fire Near Custer Grows to 8,434 Acres as Crews Build Containment Lines

Firefighters continue battling the Qury Fire in the Black Hills near Custer as the wildfire has grown to 8,434 acres with 27% containment as of Tuesday, March 17. Officials say about 10 properties have been damaged and some evacuation orders remain in place.

Business

1 day ago

Mitchell Announces Spring Cleanup Week, Oversized Item Pickup for April 20-24

Mitchell residents can set oversized items on the curb during Spring Cleanup Week, April 20-24, 2026, for city pickup on their regular garbage day. The city also will offer free landfill dumping for pickup-sized residential loads during the cleanup period.

Local

4 hours ago

Davison County Reviews Burn Ban, Ag Event Returns, and Meal Cuts Impact Seniors

Davison County Commissioners tackled a wide range of issues this week, including a potential burn ban, facility upgrades, and a new jail contract, while also approving routine business. Meanwhile, local fourth graders are preparing for a hands-on agriculture event at the fairgrounds, and officials are raising concerns after state policy changes reduced meal availability for seniors, putting added strain on the community’s Adult Nutrition Program.

High School

2 days ago

2026 Girls Class Awards: Spirit of Su, Spirit of Six & All-Tournament Team players

Class Awards given out following the end of the Girls State Tournaments for Spirit of Su, Spirit of Six and the All-Tournament teams.