A Rosebud man was sentenced to just over a year in federal prison after failing to update his sex offender registration and absconding from supervision, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
The City of Mitchell announced that its compost drop-off site on West 8th Avenue will close for the season on Dec. 12, 2025. Residents may continue taking compost to the Regional Landfill at no charge.
As winter settles in across South Dakota, families are heading to neighborhood hills for sledding—one of the season’s most popular outdoor activities. Safety experts are reminding parents and children to follow key precautions to prevent injuries.
South Dakota’s home-school population has grown 143% since 2015–16, according to a Johns Hopkins University database, resulting in more than $60 million in lost state funding for public schools.
Share your Parade of Lights photos with us—post them in the comments to highlight your favorite moments from this magical community event.
KMIT and Kool 98.3 will hold their annual Salvation Army Angel Tree Radiothon on Dec. 4–5 to support children and families in need in Mitchell. Community members can donate, pledge by phone, or select a gift tag from angel tree locations across the city.
Former South Dakota House Majority Leader Will Mortenson is criticizing Gov. Larry Rhoden’s budget proposal, saying it reflects a slowing state economy and declining sales tax revenue.
South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has established a new commission to help law enforcement agencies develop consistent standards for complying with the U.S. Supreme Court’s Giglio ruling, which outlines what evidence prosecutors must disclose to ensure a fair trial.
Creighton University’s Mid-America Business Conditions Index dipped into negative territory in November, with South Dakota mirroring the region’s sluggish manufacturing conditions.
U.S. Sen. John Thune says temporary Affordable Care Act subsidy expansions enacted during the pandemic have distorted the insurance marketplace and require congressional reforms as they face expiration.