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2 weeks ago
Sioux Falls Man Sentenced to Life in Prison for 2024 Triple Murder at Bonfire
A Lincoln County judge has sentenced 32-year-old Justin Rackley of Sioux Falls to three life terms without parole for killing three people at a 2024 bonfire.
3 weeks ago
Mitchell Schools Schedule Parent-Teacher Conferences for Oct. 16
MITCHELL, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) Parent-teacher conferences Mitchell High, Second Chance High, and the MCTEA are set for Thursday, Oct. 16 from 3:30…
3 weeks ago
The 437 Project Surpasses $1 Million in Donations for South Dakota’s Helpline Center
The 437 Project has raised more than $322,000 this year for the Helpline Center, bringing its total donations to over $1 million in just four years.
3 weeks ago
South Dakota Parole Absconders Drop Below 100, Corrections Officials Say
South Dakota corrections officials report a major public safety milestone as the number of parole absconders statewide falls from 486 to just 97 as of October 1. Secretary of Corrections Kellie Wasko credits the Department of Corrections’ Absconder Apprehension Unit and its partnership with the U.S. Marshals Service.
3 weeks ago
Hitchcock Park in Mitchell Set for $100K in Upgrades Pending City Council Approval
Mitchell’s largest park is getting a makeover in 2026, pending final city council approval. More than $100,000 is earmarked for upgrades at Hitchcock Park, including new lighting around the Aquatic Center pool, concrete for basketball courts, event power outlets, and new sunshade structures.
3 weeks ago
South Dakota State Fair Foundation Launches First-Ever SoDak National Junior Rodeo in Huron
The South Dakota State Fair Foundation has launched the first-ever SoDak National Junior Rodeo at the Dakota Events Complex in Huron.
3 weeks ago
Peaceful Pines Senior Living to Break Ground on New Mitchell Facility Overlooking Lake Mitchell
A new senior living community is coming to Mitchell, South Dakota. Peaceful Pines Senior Living, in partnership with JTZ Properties, will host a public groundbreaking for its newest facility overlooking Lake Mitchell on Wednesday, October 15, from noon to 1 p.m. at 350 North Harmon Drive.
3 weeks ago
. Rep. Dusty Johnson Introduces Bill to End Government Shutdowns
South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson has introduced new legislation aimed at ending government shutdowns.
3 weeks ago
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.
3 weeks ago
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.
3 weeks ago
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.
3 weeks ago
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.
3 weeks ago
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.
3 weeks ago
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.
3 weeks ago
Dakota State University President José-Marie Griffiths to Step Down, Transition to First-Ever Chancellor Role
Dakota State University President José-Marie Griffiths announced this academic year will be her last leading the university. Serving since 2015, Griffiths will transition into DSU’s newly created chancellor role, aimed at expanding the university’s national leadership in cybersecurity.
3 weeks ago
Pierre Mail Carrier Avoids Prison After Admitting to Stealing Menards Rebates
A Pierre mail carrier, Nicholas Travers, will avoid prison after admitting to stealing Menards rebates. U.S. District Judge Eric Schulte sentenced Travers to one year of unsupervised probation and ordered restitution.
3 weeks ago
Big Sioux River Corridor Bike Trail Expansion Near Lien Park Set to Open by November
The Big Sioux River Corridor bike trail expansion near Lien Park is expected to be completed by November. The $2.7 million project adds a mile of trail, including the city’s first elevated boardwalk through the treetops.
3 weeks ago
Mitchell Area Community Theater Responds After City Council Denies 2026 Funding Request
The Mitchell Area Community Theater is speaking out after the Mitchell City Council denied its request for 2026 subsidy funding.
3 weeks ago
Sturgis Man Dies After Single-Vehicle Crash in Summerset, South Dakota
A 70-year-old man from Sturgis has died following a single-vehicle crash in Summerset. According to the South Dakota Department of Public Safety, the man was driving west on Sturgis Road Friday when his vehicle struck a road sign and a telephone pole after veering into a ditch.
3 weeks ago
Mitchell High Marching Band Perseveres Through Tough Conditions at Iowa Regional Championship
The Mitchell High School marching band is regrouping after a challenging weekend at the Bands of America Regional Championship in Waukee, Iowa.
