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19 hours ago in Business, Local

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20 hours ago in Business

Leadership Mitchell Applications Open for 2026–2027 Program

Applications are now being accepted for the Leadership Mitchell Class of 2026–2027, offering professional development and community engagement opportunities.

2 days ago in Government, Local

Mitchell Seeks Public Input on Pedestrian, Roadway Safety at May 5 Open House

Mitchell residents are invited to share feedback on pedestrian and roadway safety during a May 5 open house. Community input will help guide a citywide safety action plan and support a federal grant application.

3 days ago in Business, Local

Subway Locations in Mitchell Sold to New Owner as Local Family Transitions Ownership

Several Subway restaurants in Mitchell are changing ownership after nearly a decade under local management. The sale marks a transition to an owner with multiple locations across the region.

3 days ago in Education, Local

Bricks from Former Mitchell High School to Be Offered as Demolition Begins

As demolition of the former Mitchell High School gets underway, officials plan to offer free bricks from the historic building to the public. Community members are urged to stay clear of the site for safety.

4 days ago in Crime, Government

Mitchell Police March 2026 Activity Shows Modest Rise in Calls, Mixed Traffic Stop Trends

The Mitchell Police Department reported increased calls for service and accidents in March 2026 compared to last year, while total traffic stops declined overall despite higher activity within the city.

Entertainment

14 hours ago in Entertainment

Japan’s Haruki Murakami to publish first new novel in 3 years with ‘The Tale of KAHO’ in July

A new book by Haruki Murakami will mark the first time a full-length novel by the Japanese author features a female main character and her pursuit of finding a way out of a bizarre world.

15 hours ago in Entertainment

Jim Furyk is returning as US Ryder Cup captain for 2027 with Tiger Woods out

Jim Furyk is returning as U.S. Ryder Cup captain for the 2027 matches in Ireland as the Americans try to get back on track against a European team that has dominated the last three decades.

21 hours ago in Entertainment

Weekend Happenings | Races, Theater, Arbor Day and Shrine Circus in Mitchell this Weekend.

Mitchell’s weekend lineup features live theater, themed entertainment and outdoor celebrations, with a bonus circus event arriving Monday.

2 days ago in Entertainment, Music

Taylor Swift and Bad Bunny top Spotify’s first all-time most streamed artists list

It's her, hi! Taylor Swift has topped Spotify's first ever list of the most streamed artists of all time, published Thursday morning. She's followed by Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny. That comes as no surprise: In 2025 the artist born Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio was named the streaming giant's most played artist of the year for a fourth time, dethroning Swift.

3 days ago in Entertainment, Music

Alan Osmond, the eldest member of the Osmonds, has died at 76

Alan Osmond, the eldest member of the chart-topping family act The Osmonds, died Monday after decades with multiple sclerosis. He was 76.

3 days ago in Entertainment

An Instagram DM changed everything for Rachel Reid, Jacob Tierney and ‘Heated Rivalry’

To the cheers and applause of thousands of BookCon attendees, "Heated Rivalry" author Rachel Reid and director-screenwriter Jacob Tierney walked on to the main event stage at New York's Jacob Javits Convention Center. The two Canadians have been international celebrities for just a few months, and still find themselves wondering if all the noise is for someone else.

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2 days ago in Sports, Trending

NFL teams are almost on the clock as draft night in the Steel City has arrived

Put aside the mock drafts because it's time for the real deal. The NFL draft is here in the Steel City.

2 days ago in National, Trending

Trump reclassifies state-licensed medical marijuana as a less-dangerous drug in a historic shift

President Donald Trump's acting attorney general on Thursday signed an order reclassifying state-licensed medical marijuana as a less-dangerous drug, a major policy shift long sought by advocates who said cannabis should never have been treated like heroin by the federal government.