Legislative Review 1-13-24

By Mitchell Now January 15, 2024 6:37 am

News Director Billy Lurken discusses the legislative session with District 20 Senator Josh Klumb and District 20 Representatives Lance Koth and Ben Krohmer.

Government

16 hours ago

South Dakota Reaches Settlement With Mayday Health Over Abortion Pill Ads

South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley says the state has settled its case with Mayday Health over abortion pill advertisements posted at gas stations. The New York-based group agreed to remove the signs and end the dispute in both South Dakota and New York.

Local

17 hours ago

South Dakota School Lunch Bill Heads to Gov. Larry Rhoden for Final Decision

A bill that would help South Dakota families cover reduced-price school meals is headed to Gov. Larry Rhoden after clearing both chambers of the Legislature. Supporters say the measure would help pay for about 1.5 million meals served annually in the state’s public schools

Sports

19 hours ago

Girls High School State Tournaments begin, DWU Baseball begins GPAC play, Tiger Softball split games yesterday, Women’s Basketball National Tournament starts tomorrow & Timberwolves lose to Clippers

Area Sports Tonight’s Girls State Tournament Games Class A: No. 6 seed Sioux Falls […]

People

2 days ago

Mitchell High School Show Choir Friend de Coup Places Fourth at Sioux City Competition

Mitchell High School’s Friend de Coup earned a fourth-place overall finish at the Sing All About It! competition in Sioux City. The show choir also picked up awards for best choreography and people’s choice.

Local

2 days ago

Old Mitchell High School Demolition Could Start April 1; School Board Approves MCTEA Window Project

Demolition of the old Mitchell High School could begin April 1 after delays tied to decades-old asbestos paperwork. The Mitchell Board of Education also approved a $239,500 bid for window replacement at the Mitchell Career and Technical Education Academy.