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Crime
1 year ago
Pine Ridge Homicide Investigation

A homicide investigation is underway on the Pine Ridge Reservation, where a man was found with severe injuries near the old courthouse on U.S. Highway 18 and later died at the hospital. According to the Oglala Sioux Tribe Department of Public Safety, a suspect is now in custody.

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Crime
1 year ago
Hidden Bunker, Illegal Guns Case Plea

Ray Steele, a 62-year-old man from Lead, South Dakota, has pleaded guilty in a federal firearms case involving a secret underground bunker and illegal machine guns. Steele admitted to unlawful possession of a machine gun, with a second charge dropped as part of a plea agreement.

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Crime
1 year ago
SFPD Chief Speaks Out On Crime Rates

Sioux Falls has seen a decline in violent crime, reaching its lowest level in five years, according to recent city data. Police Chief Jon Thum welcomed the progress but stressed that continued community involvement and youth engagement are vital.

Mitchell has a new cell phone app to easily connect with the city regarding service issues.
Government
1 year ago
TikTok Bidder Details Plans To Tour SD With Governor

Wyoming entrepreneur Reid Rasner, founder of Rasner Media, has announced plans to tour South Dakota with Governor Larry Rhoden as part of his ambitious effort to bring TikTok operations to the state.

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Government
1 year ago
Lake Mitchell To Be Drained, Cleaned, Refilled

Lake Mitchell is set for a major environmental restoration, with a $25 million cleanup project scheduled to begin this fall and continue through 2027.

Education
1 year ago
Mitchell Chamber to Host School Board Candidate Forum on May 20

The Mitchell Chamber of Commerce’s Government Affairs Committee invites the public to a School Board Candidate Forum on Tuesday, May 20th at 5:30 PM, held at the City Council Chamber on Main Street, Mitchell.

College
1 year ago
Sports Roundup: Wednesday 4/23/25

Mitchell The Kernel baseball team took on Sioux Falls Lincoln last night on the […]

Pet of the Week
1 year ago
Benny : Beadle County Humane Society

Meet Benny, a young male dog with a heart of gold! He is an […]

Pet of the Week
1 year ago
Dixon: Beadle County Humane Society

Dixon was found abandoned in our breezeway and is ready for a new home. […]

Pet of the Week
1 year ago
Glacier: Heartland Humane Society

Hi there! My name is Glacier, and I’m a handsome, 2-year-old Lab mix with […]