Billy Lurken

Billy Lurken is the News Director for the Mitchell Radio Group. Have a news tip? Send an email to news@kmit.com

Government

3 years ago

Two major water items on Tuesday Mitchell City Council agenda

MITCHELL, S.D. (MITCHELL NOW) Water will be a major topic at tonight’s Mitchell City […]

High School

3 years ago

South Dakota boys high school basketball scores from Monday, February 19th

BOYS PREP BASKETBALL Aberdeen Christian 62, Little Wound 45 Baltic 87, Tri-Valley 72 Canistota […]

High School

3 years ago

South Dakota girls high school basketball scores from Monday, February 19th

GIRLS PREP BASKETBALL SDHSAA Playoffs Class A Region 2 Clark-Willow Lake 35, Deuel 24 […]

Local

3 years ago

Today is National Love Your Pet Day

MITCHELL, S.D. (MITCHELL NOW) Imagine a day dedicated to celebrating our furry, feathered and […]

Government

3 years ago

SD legislators face significant deadlines as they return from their Presidents’ Day break

PIERRE, S.D. (MITCHELL NOW) Three significant deadlines await legislators returning from their four-day Presidents’ […]

Opinion

3 years ago

Senator John Thune – Lessons in leadership from our greatest presidents

WASHINGTON, D.C. (MITCHELL NOW) South Dakota is second to none when it comes to […]

Mel's Musings

3 years ago

Mel’s Musings – And that’s no bull

MITCHELL, S.D. (MITCHELL NOW) PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) recently came […]

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Podcasts

3 years ago

Legislative Review – 2/17/24

News Director Billy Lurken discusses what happened in the sixth week of the 2024 […]

Davison County Commissioners will hold a special meeting to discuss SB 96, a new South Dakota law giving counties authority to enact up to a half-cent sales tax to provide property tax relief for owner-occupied homes. Representatives from the South Dakota Department of Revenue will attend to answer questions.

Government

3 years ago

Highway 37 public input meetings scheduled for this week in Mitchell and Parkston

MITCHELL, S.D. (MITCHELL NOW) Public meetings are scheduled for this week in Parkston and […]

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Government

3 years ago

District 20 Representative Ben Krohmer 2024 Legislative Article – Week 6

PIERRE, S.D. (MITCHELL NOW) Week 6 in the state legislature flew by again and […]

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Weather

15 hours ago

WORK WEEK WEATHER: Rain, Thunderstorms Monday before Drier, Mild Days Return to Mitchell

Mitchell starts the work week with rain, thunderstorms and breezy conditions Monday before drier weather returns Tuesday. Temperatures will generally reach the 70s through Friday, with another chance of showers during the week.

Entertainment

5 days ago

South Dakota-Made Feature Film ‘Thread Bound’ Heads to Theaters Sept. 17

South Dakota-made feature film “Thread Bound,” shot on location in Aberdeen, begins its statewide theatrical run Sept. 17, with screenings planned in Mitchell and communities across the state.

Lifestyle

14 hours ago

Prepare Your Mitchell Home for Cooler Fall Weather

September is a good time for Mitchell homeowners to tackle fall maintenance before colder temperatures arrive. From checking the furnace to cleaning gutters and preparing outdoor plumbing, a few projects now can help get homes ready for late fall and winter.

Government

4 days ago

Davison County to Hold Special Meeting on Half-Cent Sales Tax for Property Tax Relief

Davison County Commissioners will hold a special meeting to discuss SB 96, a new South Dakota law giving counties authority to enact up to a half-cent sales tax to provide property tax relief for owner-occupied homes. Representatives from the South Dakota Department of Revenue will attend to answer questions.

Sports

5 days ago

Mitchell High School Announces 2026 Hall of Fame Inductees

Mitchell High School will induct Dan Carlson, Raven (Morgan) Ellwein, Amelia (Rew) Endres and Lonnie Moody into its Hall of Fame Class of 2026, with recognition events planned Sept. 11-12.