• Sports Roundup: Friday 9/5/25 (Kernel Bowl Weekend)

    Area Sports Tonight’s Football Games Wagner @ Hot Springs at 6pm MT/7pm CT Dell […]

  • Judge Weighs ‘Stand Your Ground’ Defense in Tea Murder Case

    A Lincoln County judge is weighing whether to dismiss a murder charge under South Dakota’s “stand your ground” law. Timothy Overton of Tea claims he shot contractor Isaiah Morales in self-defense during a June confrontation at his home. Prosecutors allege Overton attacked Morales with brass knuckles before firing the fatal shot, while the defense argues…

  • Governor Rhoden Seeks Nominations for District 16 House Seat

    Governor Larry Rhoden is seeking nominations to fill the vacant District 16 House seat following the passing of Representative Richard Vasgaard. Community members can apply or nominate someone through a link at MitchellNow.com, with nominations due by September 7.

  • Sioux Falls Tourism Sees Summer Slowdown

    Sioux Falls tourism numbers fell this summer, with visits down 9% in June and 6% in July compared to last year. Experience Sioux Falls reports fewer travelers at Falls Park and other attractions, citing economic uncertainty and reduced international travel.

  • Sioux Falls Faces $10 Million in Future Cuts Under Property Tax Restrictions

    The Sioux Falls City Council is wrapping up work on the 2026 budget, but officials warn new property tax limits will force $10 million in cuts over the next decade. Finance Director Shawn Pritchett says the legislature’s property tax task force is weighing even deeper restrictions, raising concerns for the city’s long-term finances.

  • Local Governments Struggle With New Property Tax Limits While Finalizing 2026 Budgets

    As South Dakota cities finalize their 2026 budgets, local officials say new property tax restrictions are creating major challenges. The changes, approved by the legislature earlier this year, are drawing criticism from Sioux Falls Finance Director Shawn Pritchett, who testified during summer Task Force hearings.