World
6 days ago in World
Lorena becomes a hurricane off the western coast of Mexico as Kiko travels over open waters
Hurricane Lorena formed off the coast of Mexico's Baja California peninsula and a tropical storm warning has been issued for parts for of the area, forecasters said Wednesday.
7 days ago in World
Rescuers race to find Afghan quake survivors as death toll passes 1,400
The Taliban said the death toll from a major earthquake in eastern Afghanistan passed 1,400 on Tuesday, with more than 3,000 people injured, as the United Nations warned of an exponential rise in casualties.
2 weeks ago in World
Peace efforts in limbo as Ukraine’s capital mourns 23 dead after Russian attack
The death toll in a major Russian missile and drone strike on the Ukrainian capital rose to 23, including four children, officials said Friday, as U.S.-led efforts to end the three-year war remain stuck in apparent limbo.
2 weeks ago in World
Tons of overripe tomatoes become projectiles in Spain’s ‘Tomatina’ food fight
Thousands of people from around the world seeking a uniquely messy thrill spent one wild hour flinging bushels of overripe tomatoes at each other during Spain's "Tomatina" celebration Wednesday.
2 weeks ago in World
Vietnam evacuates hundreds of thousands as typhoon Kajiki nears landfall
Vietnam has evacuated hundreds of thousands of people and closed schools and airports as it braces for Typhoon Kajiki, its strongest storm of the year so far.
3 weeks ago in World
Famine grips Gaza’s largest city and is likely to spread, authority on food crises says
The world's leading authority on food crises said Friday the Gaza Strip's largest city is gripped by famine, and that it is likely to spread across the territory without a ceasefire and an end to restrictions on humanitarian aid.
3 weeks ago in World
Hundreds of historic tall ships sail into Amsterdam for a maritime festival
Crowds packed vantage points along a major canal and took to the water themselves Wednesday to watch a flotilla of hundreds of historic ships sail into Amsterdam at the start of a five-day festival celebrating the Dutch capital's maritime history.
3 weeks ago in World
Israel’s growing frustration over the war in Gaza erupts in nationwide protests
Israeli protesters demanding a deal to free hostages in Gaza attempted to shut down the country Sunday in one of the largest and fiercest protests in 22 months of war. Organizers, representing the families of hostages, asserted that hundreds of thousands of people took part.
Lifestyle
14 hours ago in Business, Government, Lifestyle, Local, People
Legislation Introduced for New State Prison
Gov. Larry Rhoden unveiled draft legislation to replace South Dakota’s 140-year-old State Penitentiary, a key step ahead of the upcoming special session.
14 hours ago in Business, Government, Lifestyle, Local, People
Weather Delays Streets, Open House at Southlake Estates
Mitchell Area Housing delayed Southlake Estates ribbon cuttings after weather setbacks. Streets wrap by Sept. 10, with an open house rescheduled for Sept. 25.
14 hours ago in Business, Government, Lifestyle, Local, People
Mitchell City Council Prepares to Review 2026 Budget and Projects
The Mitchell City Council begins reviewing the proposed 2026 budget and capital projects tonight, aligning priorities with the city’s Forward2040 vision.
14 hours ago in Business, Education, Government, Lifestyle, Local, People
Mitchell School Board to Weigh Sale of Crow Lake Wind Turbine
The Mitchell School Board will weigh selling its Crow Lake wind turbine to Basin Electric, valued at $850K, during tonight’s 5:30 p.m. meeting.
14 hours ago in Agriculture, Business, Farm, Government, Lifestyle, Local, People
Farmer Celebrates 25 Years of Antique Car and Tractor Parade
Farmer celebrated its 25th annual Antique Car and Tractor Parade with over 100 entries, drawing nearly 1,000 spectators to the fall tradition.
14 hours ago in Business, Government, Lifestyle, Local, People
South Dakota Marks POW/MIA Recognition Day
Gov. Larry Rhoden proclaimed Sept. 19 as POW/MIA Recognition Day in South Dakota, honoring prisoners of war and those missing in action.
14 hours ago in Business, Government, Lifestyle, Local, People
Dam Analysis Delays Lake Mitchell Project
The Lake Mitchell Improvement Project faces delays as state officials require a flow and breach analysis before dam reconstruction can proceed.
4 days ago in Crime, Government, Lifestyle, Local, People
Judge Weighs ‘Stand Your Ground’ Defense in Tea Murder Case
A Lincoln County judge is weighing whether to dismiss a murder charge under South Dakota’s “stand your ground” law. Timothy Overton of Tea claims he shot contractor Isaiah Morales in self-defense during a June confrontation at his home. Prosecutors allege Overton attacked Morales with brass knuckles before firing the fatal shot, while the defense argues he was assaulted first. Testimony in the case resumes today in Canton.
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14 hours ago in Business, Government, Lifestyle, Local, People
Legislation Introduced for New State Prison
Gov. Larry Rhoden unveiled draft legislation to replace South Dakota’s 140-year-old State Penitentiary, a key step ahead of the upcoming special session.
14 hours ago in Business, Government, Lifestyle, Local, People
Weather Delays Streets, Open House at Southlake Estates
Mitchell Area Housing delayed Southlake Estates ribbon cuttings after weather setbacks. Streets wrap by Sept. 10, with an open house rescheduled for Sept. 25.
14 hours ago in Business, Government, Lifestyle, Local, People
Mitchell City Council Prepares to Review 2026 Budget and Projects
The Mitchell City Council begins reviewing the proposed 2026 budget and capital projects tonight, aligning priorities with the city’s Forward2040 vision.
14 hours ago in Business, Education, Government, Lifestyle, Local, People
Mitchell School Board to Weigh Sale of Crow Lake Wind Turbine
The Mitchell School Board will weigh selling its Crow Lake wind turbine to Basin Electric, valued at $850K, during tonight’s 5:30 p.m. meeting.
14 hours ago in Agriculture, Business, Farm, Government, Lifestyle, Local, People
Farmer Celebrates 25 Years of Antique Car and Tractor Parade
Farmer celebrated its 25th annual Antique Car and Tractor Parade with over 100 entries, drawing nearly 1,000 spectators to the fall tradition.
14 hours ago in Business, Government, Lifestyle, Local, People
South Dakota Marks POW/MIA Recognition Day
Gov. Larry Rhoden proclaimed Sept. 19 as POW/MIA Recognition Day in South Dakota, honoring prisoners of war and those missing in action.
Entertainment
9 hours ago in Entertainment
What to Stream: Ed Sheeran, ‘Only Murders in the Building,’ Charlie Sheen doc and Borderlands 4
"Only Murders in the Building" returning for its fifth season and Ed Sheeran coming back with the new pop album "Play" are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you.
9 hours ago in Entertainment, Music
Ella Langley, Megan Moroney, Lainey Wilson lead Country Music Association Awards noms with 6 each
Joining Lainey Wilson in competing for the night's highest honor — CMA entertainer of the year — will be Luke Combs, Cody Johnson, Chris Stapleton and Morgan Wallen, last year's winner in the category.
17 hours ago in Entertainment
‘SNL’ wins big for season 50 at the Creative Arts Emmys. Obama, Kimmel and Lamar also take trophies
Barack Obama won his third career Emmy and Kendrick Lamar won his second, while the 50th season of "Saturday Night Live" was the biggest winner with 11 on the second night of the Creative Arts Emmy Awards.
3 days ago in Entertainment, Music
This year’s song of the summer is a ballad, not a banger. Here’s what that says about us
For the past 14 weeks and counting, the top Billboard spot has been held by a love ballad: Alex Warren's "Ordinary." As Berklee College of Music professor and forensic musicologist Joe Bennett notes, the February release is "a fair bit slower than the mean average for the Hot 100, or for a historical song of the summer."
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