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07/31/2024

A new analysis of the Nov. 5 ballot measure aiming to eliminate state sales taxes on groceries projects state revenue losses ranging from $134 million to $646 million annually.

Joshua Haiar/South Dakota Searchlight A new analysis of the Nov. 5 ballot measure aiming to eliminate state sales taxes on groceries projects state revenue losses ranging from $134 million to $646 …

07/31/2024

Thunderstorms are expected to develop early this afternoon in central to northeast SD and expand southeast through tonight. The main threats will be hail to 2 inches and wind gusts to 70 mph.

07/30/2024

Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Plankinton and White Lake until 7:30 AM

07/30/2024

Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Parkston, Freeman and Scotland until 10:00 PM. This storm will contain wind gusts to 70 MPH!

07/30/2024

Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Parkston, Armour and Corsica until 9:45 PM

07/29/2024

A few strong to severe storms may try to track eastward later this evening and overnight. Rain is not a guarantee however, and you'll want to stay weather aware.

07/29/2024

North Harmon Drive at Highway 37 will be closed for approximately 2 weeks starting on Tuesday, July 30th at 8 AM and will remain closed for approximately 2 weeks for Utility Improvements. Please use detour route along N Rowley Street thru Resurrection Lutheran Church Parking Lot and we thank you for your patience. If you have any questions, please contact Terry Johnson at 605-995-8435 with the Public Works Department for the City of Mitchell.

07/27/2024

07/27/2024

Welcome home Arts in The Park

Mayor Jordan Hanson says it’s been a great weekend thus far for the return of Mitchell’s Arts in the Park….. Plus 120 vendors and fifteen food trucks….. Much to the delight of vendors… Arts i…

07/26/2024

The South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation and the Hanson County Sheriff’s Office are investigating the incident.

The South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation and the Hanson County Sheriff’s Office are investigating an incident in which Donald Letcher, 60, took his own life after being confronted by an …

07/26/2024

Opens up at 9am tomorrow!!!

We are getting so close!!

So excited to see everyone there this weekend ❤️

07/26/2024

South Dakota Transportation Department is placing temporary traffic control signals and speed reductions during the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally

Due to the increased traffic volumes expected during the annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, the South Dakota Department of Transportation will activate temporary traffic signals at the following loca…

07/25/2024

A 28-year-old high school coach was “randomly shot and killed” standing on a rooftop bar while she was in town for a conference.

Douglas Sacha/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — A 28-year-old high school coach was “randomly shot and killed” standing on a rooftop bar while she was in town for a conference, police said.Ayden Burt,…

07/25/2024

Re-setting rise and shine time

The start of the 2024-25 school year in Mitchell is less than a month away as the first day of school is set for August 21st. Superintendent Joe Childs is encouraging parents to help their students…

07/25/2024

07/25/2024

Mitchell’s soon-to-be senior point guard Markus Talley has announced his commitment to Augustana University in Sioux Falls.

Mitchell’s soon-to-be senior point guard Markus Talley has announced his commitment to Augustana University in Sioux Falls. Talley led the Kernels to their first state championship in 19 year…

07/24/2024

McDonald’s is extending its popular $5 meal deal as the value meal battle between fast food chains wages on.

ermingut/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — McDonald’s is extending its popular $5 meal deal as the value meal battle between fast food chains wages on.In a company memo obtained by ABC News, McD…

07/23/2024

Mitchell High School student information

Mitchell High School Principal, Mr. Justin Siemsen, has announced that the first day of school will be Wednesday, August 21, 2024. Back to School Registration Day for MHS students will be Wednesday…

07/22/2024

The City of Mitchell will be spraying for mosquitoes Tuesday night, July 23 (weather permitting). We will begin around 8:30 pm and go until complete. We encourage everyone to keep their doors and windows closed and bring pets inside. Please stay clear of mosquito control vehicles and equipment and head indoors.

07/22/2024

Stampede Park hosts its first Corn Palace Stampede Rodeo Chili Cook-off

Seventeen teams competed for top-honors during Sunday’s Corn Palace Stampede Rodeo Chili Cook-off at Stampede Park. Cookoff Chairman Stan Peterson says when to comes to a championship chili, anythi…

07/21/2024

Congressman Dusty Johnson responds to President Joe Biden ending his bid for a second term in office

President Joe Biden announced Sunday afternoon in a letter he’s ending his re-election campaign. Biden plans to complete his current term in office. Republican Congressman Dusty Johnson offered his…

07/21/2024

President Joe Biden dropped out of the 2024 race for the White House on Sunday. Biden plans to serve out the remainder of his term in office, which ends at noon ET on Jan. 20, 2025.

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden dropped out of the 2024 race for the White House on Sunday, ending his bid for reelection following a disastrous debate with Donald Trump that raised doubts ab…

07/20/2024

Corn Palace Stampede Rodeo Parade results:

Saturday’s Corn Palace Stampede Rodeo Parade boasted 100+ entries including horses, firetrucks, clowns, bubble machines, antique tractors, cars, Rodeo Queens, political candidates, and lots of cand…

07/19/2024

Comedian and TV star Bob Newhart has died. He was 94.

Comedian and TV star Bob Newhart has died, ABC News has confirmed. He was 94.His longtime publicist, Jerry Digney, reported the legendary comedian with the trademark deadpan delivery died at his ho…

07/19/2024

A global technology outage grounded flights, knocked banks and hospital systems offline and media outlets off air on Friday in a massive disruption that affected companies and services around the world and highlighted dependence on software from a handful of providers.

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — A global technology outage grounded flights, knocked banks and hospital systems offline and media outlets off air on Friday in a massive disruption that affected companies…

07/19/2024

Scattered showers and storms are expected Friday. A few could become strong to severe along and west of the James River. Greatest threats are quarter sized hail and 60 mph winds. Timing is most likely between 1 pm and 10 pm. Stay weather aware if you have plans outdoors.

07/19/2024

Mitchell School Board chooses new leadership

The Mitchell School Board has new leadership. Brittni Flood is the new president and Shawn Ruml vice-president. Both recently were re-elected to their second three-year terms. Flood was elected on …

07/18/2024

On Monday, July 22, 2024, the intersection at North Harmon Drive and S.D. Highway 37 in Mitchell will be closing temporarily. During this closure, traffic will be directed to National Guard Road. The entrance of Resurrection Lutheran Church will still be accessible for local residents. The intersection will reopened by the end of the week.
This closure is due to sanitary sewer work that runs under the existing highway and surfaces on the west side at Harmon Drive. This one-time closure is intended to eliminate potential closures at this location for the rest of the project.

07/17/2024

The 53rd Corn Palace Stampede Rodeo Week is Underway

The 53rd Annual Corn Palace Stampede Rodeo Week began Tuesday with the community kickoff at the new Arena at Stampede Park. Committee Chairman Jim Miskimins is thrilled to be at this point…. He als…

07/15/2024

Mitchell Church Vandalized Again. Police are seeking information on those responsible

Between 7-13-24 and 7-14-24 at approximately 9:11 AM an unknown person(s) vandalized the church located at 301 E 4th, Mitchell SD by spray painting graffiti on the doors in front of the Church. Th…