WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today spoke at a press […]
Mitchell Fire and EMS responded to 517 E. 2nd Ave. at 9:15 PM on […]
South Dakota Mega Millions players can now look forward to bigger prizes and better odds, thanks to new enhancements starting with tonight’s drawing.
The Mitchell City Council met Monday night to discuss greater accountability for nonprofits receiving city funding. With over $500,000 allocated this year to organizations like the Chamber of Commerce and Dakota Counseling, Mayor Jordan Hanson emphasized the need for clear goals and results.
A suspect has been arrested in connection with a fatal stabbing at the Meadowland Apartments on Larch Avenue in west Sioux Falls.
A new summer childcare option could soon be available for Mitchell families. The Mitchell School District and city officials are collaborating on a plan to introduce a full-day summer childcare program in response to high demand from local parents.
Homelessness remains a growing concern in South Dakota, with more than 1,400 people reported to be experiencing homelessness across the state, according to the South Dakota Housing for the Homeless Consortium.
A house fire broke out Friday evening at 517 East Second Avenue in Mitchell, causing significant damage to the kitchen, bathroom, and back porch, as well as smoke damage throughout the home.
A former South Dakota state worker, Lonna Carroll, has been convicted of stealing over $1.7 million from the Department of Social Services. Carroll, found guilty of two counts of felony grand theft, stole the funds over a span of 13 years while employed by the department. The Hughes County jury reached the verdict in just over an hour of deliberations on the final day of her trial.
The U.S. Department of Education (DOE) has made a significant decision regarding a civil rights investigation into the Rapid City Area School District (RCAS). The investigation, initiated in 2023, centered on allegations of discrimination against Native Americans within the district. Following the investigation, the DOE’s Office of Civil Rights (OCR) imposed a 30-day suspension on the superintendent and reached a resolution agreement requiring the district to address the discrimination.