Local Sports
3 months ago
Sports Roundup: 2025 Fourth of July Edition

Did You Know? (Last 45 years) 1980 – MLB: Nolan Ryan (Houston Astros) becomes […]

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Local
3 months ago
NorthWestern Energy Rate Hike Approved for New Power Projects

South Dakota customers of NorthWestern Energy will see a modest increase in their monthly electric bills following approval of a rate hike by the Public Utilities Commission. The average residential customer will pay just over $2 more per month.

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Government
3 months ago
Mitchell Launches New Funding Application for Nonprofits

Nonprofits in Mitchell seeking city subsidy funding for fiscal year 2026 must now complete a revised, more detailed application process. Introduced by Mayor Jordan Hanson, the new five-page form includes eight in-depth questions requiring measurable goals and clear evidence of public benefit.

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Crime
3 months ago
Letcher Man Pleads Not Guilty to Rape, Incest Charges

James Winter, a 57-year-old man from Letcher, South Dakota, has pleaded not guilty to two counts of second-degree rape and one count of aggravated incest in Davison County Court.

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Crime
3 months ago
Mitchell Man Sentenced to Probation in Statutory Rape Case

A 21-year-old Mitchell man, Azriel Fallis, has been sentenced to three years of probation and a $500 fine after pleading guilty to fourth-degree rape in Davison County. The charges stemmed from a November 2024 domestic incident involving a minor aged 13 to 16.

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Local
3 months ago
South Dakota Unveils Updated Voter Registration Form

South Dakota Secretary of State Monae Johnson has unveiled a redesigned, user-friendly voter registration form to help residents register more easily and accurately. The updated form reflects feedback from the public, local election officials, and community organizations.

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Government
3 months ago
Former State Worker Sentenced for Stealing $1.78 Million from Child Protection Services

A former South Dakota Department of Social Services employee has been sentenced to 13 years in prison for embezzling nearly $1.8 million in state and federal funds. Lonna Carroll, convicted on two felony counts of aggravated grand theft, stole the money from Child Protection Services.

Entertainment
3 months ago
10 songs to celebrate Oasis’ reunion, from top hits to B-sides

The reunion to end all reunions is set to take place this Friday. That’s when the Britpop band Oasis gets together for a five-month world tour kicking off in Cardiff, Wales, officially marking the end of the yearslong feud between bandmates and brothers Liam and Noel Gallagher.

National
3 months ago
FDA vaccine official restricted COVID vaccine approvals against the advice of agency staff

The government’s top vaccine official working under Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. recently restricted the approval of two COVID-19 vaccines, disregarding recommendations from government scientists, according to federal documents released Wednesday.

Entertainment
3 months ago
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is denied bail after mixed verdict clears him of top charges in sex crimes case

Sean “Diddy” Combs dropped to his knees and prayed in the courtroom after he was acquitted Wednesday of sex trafficking and racketeering charges that could have put one of hip-hop’s celebrated figures behind bars for life. The rapper was convicted of lesser prostitution-related offenses and denied bail as he awaits sentencing.

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