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
2 years ago
Governor Noem and South Dakota tribes continue to clash

PIERRE, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW)  South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem is facing criticism from tribal leaders. […]

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Government
2 years ago
Crabtree announces re-election bid to South Dakota Senate

LAKE COUNTY, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) Senator Casey Crabtree has officially announced his candidacy for reelection to […]

Crime
2 years ago
Detroit man charged with murder makes initial appearance in Davison County Court on Tuesday

MITCHELL, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) A Detroit man charged with second degree murder in connection with […]

Education
2 years ago
DWU Carhart Lecture to feature SDSMT professor

MITCHELL, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) Dakota Wesleyan University will wrap up its year-long Lecture Series on topics […]

Local
2 years ago
Goo Goo Dolls to play South Dakota State Fair on Friday, August 30th

HURON, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) Alt rock band The Goo Goo Dolls will perform at the […]

Local
2 years ago
One dead, three injured in Monday morning crash on I-29 near Baltic

MINNEHAHA COUNTY, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW)  One person was killed and three others were injured in […]

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Government
2 years ago
Mitchell City Council approves renewal of Corn Palace Service Agreement

MITCHELL, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) The Mitchell City Council last night approved the renewal of the Corn […]

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Government
2 years ago
Davison County Commission to meet on Tuesday, April 2

MITCHELL, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW)  The Davison County Commission meets Tuesday, April 2nd at the North […]

Government
2 years ago
First Monday With The Mayor – April 2024

MITCHELL, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW)  News Director Billy Lurken discusses city issues with Mitchell Mayor Bob […]

Mel's Musings
2 years ago
Mel’s Musings – April Fools’!

Every once in a while, I will be approached in public about my Mel’s […]