Government
9 months ago
Incarceration Task Force Bill Passes Committee

Funds for South Dakota’s new men’s prison ends in defeat, another measure is advancing in the Legislature that would create an Incarceration Task Force.

Education
9 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
9 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.

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Government
9 months ago
SD Senate Approves Bill Making Eminent Domain Harder

Lawmakers narrowly approved the bill on Monday that would make it harder to use eminent domain.

College
9 months ago
Sports Roundup: Wednesday 2/26/25

Area Sports Tuesday Basketball Scores Girls: O’Gorman High School 63, Huron 36 Tri-Valley 49, […]

Education
9 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
9 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
9 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.

Local
9 months ago
Attempt To End Daylight Saving Rejected

A bill that would banish Daylight Saving Time in South Dakota is stalling out.

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Local
9 months ago
SD Tourism Introduces New Initiatives to Keep Visitors in Mitchell Longer

Mitchell leaders are focusing on attracting more visitors and encouraging longer stays as summer approaches. Officials from Travel South Dakota say tourism in 2024 brought $115 million to the area, supporting 1,600 jobs.