Mitchell High School students are taking the lead in media with a new project called KRNL-TV. Guided by teacher Leslie Rylance and produced in partnership with the Mitchell Republic, the series showcases student perspectives and community stories. The first episode, covering homecoming events, is available on the Mitchell Republic Facebook page.
Authorities are investigating a deadly crash in Lincoln County Saturday night after a Jeep Grand Cherokee crossed the center line on 275th Street north of Lennox, went into a ditch, and rolled.
“Stroll Sioux Falls” is organizing multiple single-employer hiring events this October, giving jobseekers a chance to connect directly with local businesses.
The Mitchell City Council meets Monday to consider a $50,000 retail study from Alabama-based Retail Strategies, a firm that recruits new stores using consumer tracking data. Mayor Jordan Hanson argues the investment could pay off quickly, noting one business generating $2.5 million in annual sales would cover the study’s cost through tax revenue.
A tragic train collision near Woonsocket, South Dakota, left one man dead and another injured Saturday afternoon. Authorities say a 2012 Ford F-350 pickup became stuck on the tracks at 399 Avenue and 237 Street when it was struck by a BNSF train around 4:39 p.m
Longfellow Elementary in Mitchell raised $17,212 in a school raffle, celebrating by spraying teachers and Mayor Jordan Hanson with watercolor paint.
South Dakota’s new summer police academy gives tribal recruits priority, helping officers train closer to home while lawmakers consider added protections.
The Rooster Roundup guided pheasant hunt in Dallas raised funds for Team Buche Cares, supporting food security and fresh produce in tribal and rural areas.
Federal shutdown threatens 12,000 South Dakota workers and national parks. Rep. Dusty Johnson backs Eliminate Shutdowns Act to prevent future crises.
A 35-year-old Olivet man, Jacob Constant, faces multiple felony sex crime charges, including rape and incest, after allegedly assaulting a 13-year-old girl.
