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2 weeks ago in World

Rescuers search for alternative route to reach 2 missing in a flooded Laos cave

Rescue workers in Laos searched Monday for an alternative passage into a flooded cave where two people are believed to have been trapped for nearly two weeks after heavy rainfall flooded the main entrance, making it impassable.

2 weeks ago in Sports

The trophy returns: NBA releases images of how Finals courts will look in San Antonio, New York

It's official: The NBA Finals logos are back at the NBA Finals. With no fanfare other than a social media post, the NBA announced Sunday that the image of the Larry O'Brien Trophy — the one given to the winner of the finals — will be painted at midcourt for games at both the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio and Madison Square Garden in New York for this season's title series.

2 weeks ago in High School,

Mitchell Sports Roundup: Amateur Baseball Weekend Results & Mitchell Girls Golf at State

Results from Sunday's Amateur baseball games, Mitchell Kernel girls golf is at State in Watertown, Twins face the White Sox tonight, Lynx will travel to play the Mercury in Phoenix, and the NBA Finals begin this Wednesday.

New patriotic banners hang along Main Street in Mitchell.

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Patriotic Banners Honor Deployed Service Members Along Main Street

Main Street in Mitchell has new banners honoring active-duty service members deployed in Germany. Another set of banners is set to be installed by Independence Day.

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UPDATE 2: New Tornado Warning Issued for Eastern McCook County and West Minnehaha County

McCook County still be affected by a severe thunderstorm.

3 weeks ago in

Mitchell Leadership’s Newest Graduates Ready to Show Off Class Project

The Leadership Mitchell Class of 2026 has set the date for the unveiling of its class gift. The ribbon cutting is June 11th at 3:00 p.m. at the corner of 7th Avenue and Main Street.

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Avera St. Benedict Health Center Will Host National Health Care Meeting in June

Avera is set to host a meeting next month focused on rural healthcare. Federal, state, and industry officials will be on hand.

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3 weeks ago in High School,

WEEKEND SPORTS: Amateur Baseball through the Weekend, Mitchell Track Wraps up State, Twins with a Pair of Games with the Pirates and NBA WCF Game 7

Weekend games in Amateur baseball, Mitchell Kernels have their final day at State, Twins face the Pirates all weekend and the NBA Western Conference Finals Game 7 in Oklahoma City.

Schedule water shut off for Mitchell

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Utility Work Will Leave Some Mitchell Homes Without Water Monday

Some homes near Lake Mitchell will have water service disrupted on Monday.

3 weeks ago in

Farmers Being Scammed Out of Thousands by Fake Farm Equipment Website

A website claims to be a farm equipment dealer in Castlewood. Experts say it's a scam.

3 weeks ago in National

Pam Bondi faces a closed-door questioning from House lawmakers over the Epstein files

Former Attorney General Pam Bondi is testifying before House lawmakers investigating Jeffrey Epstein's sexual abuse cases, a long-awaited appearance that brings fresh scrutiny of the Trump administration's botched release of the Epstein case files.

Laney Titze at the opening night of the Miss South Dakota pageant.

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Mitchell’s Laney Titze Wins Preliminary Award at Miss South Dakota Pageant

Miss Huron, Mitchell's Laney Titze, receives kindness award at Miss South Dakota pageant.

3 weeks ago in High School,

Mitchell Sports Roundup: Kernel Track Day 2 at State & NBA Western Conference Finals will see a Game 7

Results from yesterday's Amateur baseball games, Mitchell 4x800m relay takes 8th place after first day at State, Lynx will face Sky looking for fourth straight win, Twins drop series to White Sox and the NBA Western Conference Finals will see a Game 7 after Spurs topple Thunder.

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Lead-footed Drivers Spotted Near Mitchell

The South Dakota Highway Patrol has already clocked multiple drivers speeding at over 100 miles per hour on Mitchell-area roads.

Tokata Youth Center's Aaron Vaughn with an award from the "Who Powers You" contest.

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Winners Announced in 5th Annual ‘Who Powers You’ Contest

Eastern South Dakota organizations were well-represented among the winners of the 5th Annual 'Who Powers You' contest.

3 weeks ago in National

A large fire has erupted at an apartment complex in Dallas

Firefighters battled a large fire that erupted Thursday at an apartment complex in Dallas, where debris from one collapsed building lay heaped on the ground while flames and black smoke billowed into the sky. Neighbors reported hearing a loud boom like an explosion.

3 weeks ago in Sports

Chiefs WR Rashee Rice continues serving jail sentence as team begins voluntary offseason workouts

While most of the Kansas City Chiefs participated in voluntary workouts this week, wide receiver Rashee Rice was back in Texas, serving his 30-day jail sentence after violating the terms of his probation for his role in a car crash that left multiple people injured.

3 weeks ago in World

Taylor Swift concert attack plot suspect found guilty by Austrian court

An Austrian court on Thursday convicted a man of planning to attack a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna nearly two years ago.

3 weeks ago in Sports, Trending

MLB owners have proposed a salary cap for the first time since baseball’s 1994-95 strike

Major League Baseball owners made their long-expected salary cap proposal to the players' association on Thursday, a system the union has vowed never to accept, setting the sides on course for a confrontation that threatens the 2027 season and perhaps beyond.

Group of young basketball players in black Tigers shirts posing for a team photo in a gym period great wall background with TIGERS lettering behind them

3 weeks ago in College, High School,

36th Annual Kernel Basketball Camp & DWU Youth Camp were a hit in Mitchell

The Kernels and Tigers both held basketball camps for youth athletes in Mitchell for two days to learn skills, do drills and compete in a fun environment.

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Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong becomes 1st MLB player to hit for cycle this season

Pete Crow-Armstrong put his name in the Chicago Cubs' record book next to Hall of Fame slugger Hack Wilson — and then nearly ruined the celebration at Wrigley Field.

3 hours ago in Sports, Trending

Serena and Venus Williams to play doubles together at Wimbledon with a combined age of 90

Even at a combined age of 90, opponents should still be wary of facing the Williams sisters at Wimbledon. Serena and Venus Williams won a combined 21 titles on the storied grass of the All England Club in their singles and doubles careers and now they're going for one more.

3 hours ago in Entertainment

Luke’s ‘Empire’ light saber, ‘Wizard of Oz’ witch hat and Lebowski rugs going up for auction

A light saber with Luke Skywalker's severed hand from "The Empire Strikes Back" that is expected to sell for seven figures headlines an upcoming auction of valuables from movies, music and other corners of pop culture.