Sixteen candidates are competing for seven seats on the newly approved Davison-Hanson Ambulance District board, with voters set to cast ballots on June 17. Created to support rural emergency services beyond Mitchell’s city limits, the district aims to raise $700,000 annually for staff and equipment. The elected board will convene for the first time on June 18 and face a tight deadline to finalize the budget by June 30.
Mitchell Mayor Jordan Hanson cast his first tie-breaking vote to advance a controversial term limits ordinance during Monday’s City Council meeting. The 4-4 deadlock was broken after a lengthy debate, setting the ordinance up for a decisive second vote. I
South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley is warning consumers about misleading sales tactics used by some over-the-counter hearing aid companies. Jackley urges the public—especially senior citizens—to have their hearing tested by a qualified audiologist or hearing instrument specialist,
Gage Matzen, an engineering professional from Tea, South Dakota, is biking 4,200 miles across the country to raise funds for the Veterans Community Project in Sioux Falls. With over 500 miles completed, Matzen has already surpassed his $5,000 fundraising goal and now aims to double it.
A team of South Dakota State University mechanical engineering students is heading to California to compete in the NASA Gateways to Blue Skies finals at the Armstrong Flight Research Center in Palmdale.
Authorities have identified Mikelena Neal, a 24-year-old woman, as the victim in a fatal single-car crash in Lincoln County. The accident occurred last Wednesday near Worthing, South Dakota, when Neal reportedly lost control, over-corrected, and rolled her vehicle. She was ejected from the car and died at the scene. A one-month-old baby, who was properly restrained, sustained only minor injuries.
Crews resumed work on the Capitol Building roof in Pierre after multiple weather-related delays. The roof replacement project, which began last summer, now focuses solely on the east wing.
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In response to ongoing fuel shortages in South Dakota, Governor Larry Rhoden has signed an executive order temporarily suspending federal driving hour limits for fuel delivery drivers.
The Mitchell City Council will address major agenda items at today’s regular meeting, including first readings of proposed ordinances on mayor and city council term limits and a new rental inspection program.