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Government
8 months ago
Attorney General Jackley, AGs Oppose Budget Amendment Prohibiting States from Enforcing Artificial Intelligence Regulations

PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley and 39 other Attorneys General […]

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Lifestyle
8 months ago
AAA Predicts Record Memorial Day Travel

AAA forecasts that over 45.1 million Americans will travel for Memorial Day weekend, breaking the previous 2005 record of 44 million.

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Education
8 months ago
Mitchell High to Honor Class of 2025 at Commencement

Mitchell High School will honor the Class of 2025 during its graduation ceremony this Sunday at 2 p.m. inside the historic Mitchell Corn Palace. The celebration will feature speeches by seniors Maxwell Hart and Ashlyn Reynolds, who were selected by their peers to represent the graduating class. School board members will be present to award diplomas as families, friends, and community members gather to celebrate this milestone achievement.

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Crime
8 months ago
Attorney General Jackley Warns Consumers Again Of Toll Road Text Message Scam

South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley is alerting residents to the reappearance of a widespread text message scam demanding fake toll road payments. Known as the “Toll Road Text Message Scam,” this phishing scheme tricks consumers into clicking a link and sending money under threat of fines.

Crime
8 months ago
Court Documents Released, Mayor Speaks On Madison ICE Raids

Eight individuals were arrested during ICE raid operations in Madison, South Dakota, on Tuesday, following investigations into alleged identity fraud at local manufacturing businesses. According to newly released federal court documents, agents reviewed employment records earlier this year and found signs of identity misuse.

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Crime
8 months ago
Woman Killed, Infant Injured In Lincoln Co. Crash

A 24-year-old woman died and a one-month-old infant sustained minor injuries in a single-vehicle rollover crash in Lincoln County, South Dakota. The fatal accident occurred just before noon on Wednesday, approximately six miles southwest of Worthing.

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Crime
8 months ago
Plankinton Man Sentenced to 55 Years for First Degree Rape of a Minor

South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announced that Kody Konechne, 24, of Plankinton, has been sentenced to 55 years in state prison for the 2020 First Degree Rape of a minor in Aurora County.

College
8 months ago
Sports Roundup: Friday 5/16/25

Mitchell The Lady Kernels softball team gets back to the field this afternoon. They’ll […]

High School
8 months ago
Mitchell Media Group Awards Lainee Forst & Floyd Korzan the KMIT Student-Athlete Award Recipients for 2025

Lainee Forst and Floyd Korzan were selected as the KMIT Student-Athlete Award recipients for […]

Government
8 months ago
Thune: Grateful for Law Enforcement Officers’ Service and Sacrifice This National Police Week

“I am grateful for the men and women of our nation’s law enforcement community – and particularly grateful for all of our South Dakota officers, who work tirelessly to safeguard our communities.”