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Crime
7 months ago
Rosebud Sioux Tribal Police are leading an effort to find a missing young woman.

22-year old Savannah Standing Bear of Parmalee sent a text message to her mother in the early morning hours of March 25th, saying she was leaving her home to spend some time with two friends. She hasn’t been seen since.

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Lifestyle
7 months ago
Mitchell Eyes Summer Childcare Program Partnership

A new summer childcare option could soon be available for Mitchell families. The Mitchell School District and city officials are collaborating on a plan to introduce a full-day summer childcare program in response to high demand from local parents.

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Government
7 months ago
SD Homelessness Update

Homelessness remains a growing concern in South Dakota, with more than 1,400 people reported to be experiencing homelessness across the state, according to the South Dakota Housing for the Homeless Consortium.

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Lifestyle
7 months ago
House Fire on Second Avenue in Mitchell

A house fire broke out Friday evening at 517 East Second Avenue in Mitchell, causing significant damage to the kitchen, bathroom, and back porch, as well as smoke damage throughout the home.

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Crime
7 months ago
Guilty Verdict In Lonna Carroll Theft Trial

A former South Dakota state worker, Lonna Carroll, has been convicted of stealing over $1.7 million from the Department of Social Services. Carroll, found guilty of two counts of felony grand theft, stole the funds over a span of 13 years while employed by the department. The Hughes County jury reached the verdict in just over an hour of deliberations on the final day of her trial.

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Education
7 months ago
Office For Civil Rights Ends Discrimination Agreement With RCAS

The U.S. Department of Education (DOE) has made a significant decision regarding a civil rights investigation into the Rapid City Area School District (RCAS). The investigation, initiated in 2023, centered on allegations of discrimination against Native Americans within the district. Following the investigation, the DOE’s Office of Civil Rights (OCR) imposed a 30-day suspension on the superintendent and reached a resolution agreement requiring the district to address the discrimination.

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Weather
7 months ago
Added Warning For Sioux Falls Outdoor Sirens

Sioux Falls is expanding the use of its outdoor siren system to improve public safety. In addition to tornado warnings, the city’s over 80 sirens will now also sound off for destructive severe thunderstorm warnings, which include hazards like dangerously high wind speeds or baseball-sized hail.

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Entertainment
7 months ago
Entertainers Invited To Perform At South Dakota State Fair

The South Dakota State Fair is calling all entertainers of all ages to take the stage! For over 30 years, the Cotton Kings band has welcomed local musicians to perform on the Centennial Stage, showcasing talent that has gained both regional and national recognition.

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Government
7 months ago
Call Before You Dig

April is “Safe Digging Awareness Month” in South Dakota, as declared by the South Dakota Public Utilities Commission. To promote safety, residents are urged to call 811 before digging to prevent accidental damage to underground pipelines, wires, and cables. Whether you’re planning landscaping, home improvement, or any other outdoor projects

College
7 months ago
Sports Roundup: Monday 4/7/25

Mitchell The Mitchell varsity softball team will be playing tomorrow in Mitchell vs Pierre […]