Crime
7 months ago
DOC High-Risk Offender Announcement

Officials are sending out a warning about a high-risk offender who will be released from prison this week. The State DOC says Dillon Harrington is set to be released today and plans to live in the town of Wolsey.

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Local
7 months ago
Former Sioux Falls Pastor Arrested On Sex Charges

Authorities say Patrick Anderson is accused of having unwanted sexual contact with four victims between April and August of last year. All of the victims are adults.

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Government
7 months ago
SD House Approves Bill Allowing Landowners To Sue Over Deceptive Practices

The bill would empower landowners to sue carbon pipeline land agents for deceptive practices, fraud, misrepresentation, intimidation or harassment during land access deals.

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Local
7 months ago
City Council considers improvements at Hitchcock Park

The Mitchell City Council is considering adding $1.1 million to the 2025 budget for upgrades at Hitchcock Park, including new lights, improved pathways, and new tennis courts.

Local
7 months ago
DWU Launching Sioux Falls Nursing Program

Dakota Wesleyan University is going to be launching a new Nursing program in Sioux Falls this fall.

Education
7 months ago
SD House Approves Student-Teacher Stipend Legislation

The state House of Representatives is approving a bill that would create a student-teacher stipend program that would allocate up to five-thousand dollars per school district that would be used to pay student teachers

Government
7 months ago
State AG Announces Three More Criminal Investigations Into State Employees

According to South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley, the Department of Criminal Investigation is looking into the possible criminal activity of three employees, but he can’t disclose any more information.

Education
7 months ago
Mitchell Media Group’s 22nd Annual Radiothon Raises Over $50,000 for Mitchell Community Scholarship Fund

The 22nd annual Media Group Radiothon has successfully raised over $50,000 for the Mitchell Community Scholarship Fund (MCSF), continuing its mission to support local high school graduates in pursuing higher education. This annual event is the primary fundraiser for MCSF, which has distributed over $1.48 million in scholarships since its inception. For 2024, each eligible Mitchell High School and Mitchell Christian graduate will receive $750 to aid in their college expenses.

Local
7 months ago
SD ‘Lucky for Life’ Lottery Suspended

A South Dakota Lottery game has been suspended statewide. SD Lottery announced Sunday that sales are being paused on ‘Lucky for Life’ because of a system error.

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Government
7 months ago
Gov. Rhoden Signs Pro-Second Amendment Bill into Law

Governor Larry Rhoden signed Senate Bill 81 on Monday, banning the use of a firearms code for transactions involving guns, ammo, and accessories, with a civil penalty for violations.

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