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. Rep. Dusty Johnson Introduces Bill to End Government Shutdowns
South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson has introduced new legislation aimed at ending government shutdowns.
Chamberlain Teacher Placed on Leave After Alleged Culturally Inappropriate Gesture Toward Visiting Students
The Chamberlain School District has placed a teacher on administrative leave following reports of a culturally inappropriate gesture toward visiting students.
6 days ago in Sports
Dominance of the Las Vegas Aces threatens to make short work of WNBA’s expanded finals
The Las Vegas Aces are in position to make short work of the WNBA's expanded playoff schedule. A'ja Wilson's turnaround jumper with 0.3 seconds remaining lifted the Aces over the Phoenix Mercury for a thrilling 90-88 win on Wednesday night. It also gave Las Vegas a 3-0 lead in the first best-of-seven WNBA Finals in league history.
6 days ago in Entertainment
‘A Minecraft Movie’ sequel is being built for 2027
Get ready for more chicken jockey. "A Minecraft Movie" is getting a sequel. Warner Bros. Pictures on Thursday announced that it was planning to release the film in July 2027.
6 days ago in National
Troops will miss paychecks next week without action on the government shutdown
The nation's third shutdown in 12 years is once again raising anxiety levels among service members and their families because those in uniform are working without pay.
6 days ago in Music
Kiss rocker Gene Simmons recovering after crashing SUV
Simmons, a co-founder and bassist for the legendary band, was evaluated at a hospital Tuesday before being released. He posted on social media that he was doing well.
6 days ago in Entertainment
Common’s journey from Bulls ball boy to NBA theme song composer
"Basketball has a soul to it," said Common, a three-time Grammy winner, who has also won an Emmy and Oscar. "It's nostalgic but forward. The rhythm, the harmony, the movement, the teamwork, the star player. We wanted to capture all that in sound."
Trial of Joseph Hoek Moved to Pennington County After Deputy’s Death
A South Dakota circuit court has ordered the trial of Joseph Hoek to be moved from Moody County to Pennington County.
AG Marty Jackley Praises Trump’s Nomination of Dan Satterlee as South Dakota U.S. Marshal
South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley is praising President Donald Trump’s nomination of Dan Satterlee, director of the Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI), to serve as the state’s next U.S. Marshal.
Mitchell Sells Final Mobile Home at City-Owned Park for $100
The city of Mitchell has officially sold the last mobile home at its city-owned trailer park. At Wednesday’s auction, only one bid was made — local resident Dan Ries purchased the three-bedroom mobile home for $100 and plans to relocate it to the Phoenix Community Mobile Home Park.
Mitchell Man Pleads Guilty to Reduced Charge in Domestic Violence Case
A Mitchell man has pleaded guilty to a reduced felony in connection with a violent domestic assault earlier this year. Court records show 30-year-old Tanner Pickner admitted to violating a restraining order, a Class Six felony reduced from an aggravated assault by strangulation charge.
6 days ago in Sports
Tigers rally to beat Mariners 9-3 and force decisive Game 5 in AL Division Series
Riley Greene and Javier Báez homered in a four-run sixth inning and the Detroit Tigers kept their season alive with a 9-3 win over the Seattle Mariners on Wednesday in Game 4 of the American League Division Series.
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Cubs use 4-run 1st inning to top the Brewers 4-3 and avoid NL Division Series sweep
Pete Crow-Armstrong hit a tiebreaking two-run single and the Chicago Cubs avoided a sweep by holding off the Milwaukee Brewers for a 4-3 victory in Game 3 of their NL Division Series on Wednesday.
6 days ago in Sports
Blue Jays beat Yankees 5-2 in Game 4 to reach first ALCS since 2016
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and George Springer each drove in a run, and eight Toronto pitchers shut down the Yankees in a 5-2 victory that sent the Blue Jays to the American League Championship Series for the first time in nine years.
6 days ago in Entertainment, Music
Bad Bunny’s music streams soar since 2026 Super Bowl halftime show news
Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny's music catalog has seen a jump in streams since his 2026 Super Bowl halftime performance was announced.
6 days ago in World
What we know about the next steps in the deal to pause the war in Gaza
A breakthrough deal pausing the war in Gaza has been reached. But will it lead, as U.S. President Donald Trump proclaimed, to "a Strong, Durable, and Everlasting Peace"?
6 days ago in College, High School,
Sports Roundup: Thursday 10/9/25
Area Sports Tomorrow’s Football Games (All games start at 7pm) Parkston @ Wolsey-Wessington (Tonight) Sioux Falls Christian @ Bridgerwater-Emery/Ethan Woonsocket/Wessington…
1 week ago in National
Last of 10 New Orleans jail escapees from May is captured under a house in Atlanta
A monthslong search for the only Louisiana inmate still on the run after an audacious May jailbreak ended Wednesday when authorities say they found him hiding in a basement crawl space under an Atlanta home, bringing the last of the 10 escapees into custody.
1 week ago in Entertainment
Dolly Parton responds to concerns about her health: ‘I’m not dying’
Dolly Parton "ain't dead yet," the country superstar said on social media Wednesday following public speculation about her health. "There are just a lot of rumors flying around. But I figured if you heard it from me, you'd know that I was okay," the 79-year-old singer said in a new two-minute video posted on Instagram.
Mitchell City Council Debates $1.05M Lakeview Golf Course Short Course Proposal
A plan to revamp Mitchell’s city-owned Lakeview Golf Course faces delays after the city council debated including a new five-hole short course in the 2026 budget.
