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2 years ago

2024 Legislative Review – 3/2/24

MITCHELL, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) News Director Billy Lurken talks about Week 8 in the 2024 […]

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Podcasts

2 years ago

Legislative Review 2-24-24

News Director Billy Lurken discusses the 2024 legislative session with District 20 Representatives Lance […]

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Podcasts

2 years ago

Legislative Review – 2/17/24

News Director Billy Lurken discusses what happened in the sixth week of the 2024 […]

Podcasts

2 years ago

Legislative Review – 2/10/24

News Director Billy Lurken discusses Week 5 happenings in the South Dakota Legislature with […]

Local

14 hours ago

South Dakota governor backs tax-credit donations for school choice program

Governor Larry Rhoden announced that South Dakota will expand the South Dakota Partners in Education Scholarship program to allow donor tax credits for contributions to accredited public and private schools, marking a notable shift in education-funding policy and school-choice options.

Crime

16 hours ago

Attorney General Jackley Warns Consumers of Text Message Scams

South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley is urging consumers to stay vigilant as text message scams continue to rise ahead of International Fraud Awareness Week, Nov. 16–22. Jackley warns that scammers are becoming increasingly sophisticated, using fake delivery notifications, bank alerts, government impersonations, prize claims, and even “wrong number” texts to trick people into clicking malicious links or sharing personal information.

Business

2 days ago

Stacy Giblin Named General Manager of Mitchell Media Group

Stacy Giblin has been appointed as the new General Manager of Mitchell Media Group, a Saga Communications company operating four local radio stations and MitchellNow.com in Mitchell, South Dakota.

Business

15 hours ago

Zebra Mussels Detected at Sheridan Reservoir as Officials Urge Fall Dock Inspections

South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks officials say late fall is a critical time to check docks and boat lifts for zebra mussels, with new detections confirmed at Sheridan Reservoir. The discovery marks the second zebra mussel–positive waterbody in western South Dakota.

Local

2 days ago

UPDATE: Caution is urged at newly Installed All-Way Stop at 1st and Foster Intersection

The City of Mitchell has installed new all-way stop signs at the intersection of 1st Avenue and Foster Street. Motorists are urged to use caution and remain alert when approaching the area as drivers adjust to the change.