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1 hour ago in Crime

Mitchell Man Sentenced to 85 Years in Prison on First-Degree Rape Charges

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Mitchell man sentenced to 85 years in prison for rape charges

A Mitchell man has been sentenced to 85 years in prison on each of two first-degree rape charges involving victims younger than 13. The sentences for Eric Mark Opperman, 49, will run concurrently.

8 hours ago in Entertainment, Lifestyle

WEEKEND HAPPENINGS: Soccer, Cornicupia, Petal Pulls, and Local Shopping Fill Mitchell’s Weekend

Cornicupia, the National Pedal Pull Championships and the Palace City Farmers Market are among Mitchell’s events Sept. 26-27. Showers could affect outdoor plans Saturday.

1 day ago in Crime

CRIME OF THE WEEK: Mitchell Crime Stoppers Seeks Tips After Pistol Stolen from Parked Vehicle

Mitchell Area Crime Stoppers is seeking information after a pistol was stolen from a parked vehicle in the 700 block of East First Avenue. The case has been designated Crime of the Week No. 509.

2 days ago in Election, Local

Early voting in Mitchell, SD: What voters need to know for the 2026 election

Early voting is underway in Mitchell and across South Dakota for the Nov. 3, 2026, general election. Here’s what Davison County voters need to know about voting early, absentee ballots, voter registration and identification requirements.

2 days ago in Business, Lifestyle, Local, Shop Simply

How Mitchell Parents Can Save on Everyday Expenses

Whether it's the grocery bill or the cost of heating your home through a long Davison County winter, paying for daily expenditures has become noticeably more expensive.

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8 hours ago in Entertainment, Lifestyle

WEEKEND HAPPENINGS: Soccer, Cornicupia, Petal Pulls, and Local Shopping Fill Mitchell’s Weekend

Cornicupia, the National Pedal Pull Championships and the Palace City Farmers Market are among Mitchell’s events Sept. 26-27. Showers could affect outdoor plans Saturday.

2 days ago in Entertainment

Women’s Ag Network to Host Farm Safety and Emergency Preparedness Events Across South Dakota

Women's Ag Network will host Farm Safety & Emergency Preparedness event featuring The Daily Wife.

2 days ago in Entertainment

Robert Pattinson brings ‘To Catch a Predator’ to life in new film ‘Primetime’

When Robert Pattinson first got the script for "Primetime," a dramatization of NBC Dateline's "To Catch a Predator" and the controversial sting operation that would lead to its cancellation, he was amazed it hadn't been made into a movie already.

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Mitchell Community Scholarship Fund Radiothon was a success!

The Mitchell Community Scholarship Fund will hold its 23rd annual Radiothon fundraiser Monday, Feb. 23, on KOOL 98-3 and KMIT. Donations support scholarships for seniors at Mitchell High School and Mitchell Christian School, with prize drawings for pledges.

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2 days ago in Sports, Trending

Ex-NFL star Antonio Brown to accept plea deal on attempted murder charge, his lawyer says

Former NFL star wide receiver Antonio Brown plans to accept a plea deal on an attempted murder charge in Miami that avoids prison, as part of an agreement that his lawyer said Wednesday was too good to turn down.

3 days ago in Trending, World

New book by Princess Diana’s brother prompts war of words with King Charles III

A book published Tuesday by the brother of the late Princess Diana has made headlines around the world with its damning allegations about Diana's ex-husband, now King Charles III, and reopened decades-old wounds within Britain's royal family.

3 days ago in Entertainment, Trending

Hayden Panettiere died from accidental overdose involving fentanyl, coroner says

Hayden Panettiere had been released from a drug rehabilitation facility in Malibu, California, just weeks before her overdose death from a mixture of illicit and prescription drugs, according to a coroner's report obtained by The Associated Press.