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FAA Orders Nationwide Ground Stop After Communications Problems

The FAA ordered a nationwide ground stop Friday after air traffic control communications problems. South Dakota travelers should check their airlines for flight updates.

3 hours ago in Local

Mitchell Seeks Corn Palace Plaza Expansion Bids by Nov. 19

Mitchell is accepting bids for the Corn Palace Plaza expansion until 1:30 p.m. Nov. 19. Bids will be publicly opened at City Hall.

5 hours ago in Government, Local

Davison County Advances Gun Range Proposal, Approves Revised 2027 Tax Levy

Davison County commissioners advanced a proposed gun range expansion and approved a revised 2027 property tax levy during their Nov. 10 meeting.

9 hours ago in Local

World Diabetes Day 2026: Warning Signs And Early Detection

World Diabetes Day is Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026. Learn about diabetes symptoms, early detection and steps Mitchell-area residents can take to understand their risk.

1 day ago in Local

Microsoft 365 Outage Disrupts Access; Microsoft Expands Recovery Efforts

Microsoft is expanding recovery efforts after a Nov. 12 disruption affected access to multiple Microsoft 365 services, including Exchange Online and Teams.

1 day ago in Crime, Local

Arizona Man Sentenced to 14 Years in South Dakota Drug Conspiracy

MITCHELL, SD (Mitchell Now) — A Tucson, Arizona, man has been sentenced to 14 years in federal prison for his…

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3 hours ago in Entertainment

Meet the new ‘Bachelor,’ a quarterback for the Washington Commanders

After a troubled year for "The Bachelor" franchise, the ABC reality dating show is going back to a familiar well: the NFL. The network announced Friday that Sam Hartman, a quarterback for the Washington Commanders, will be handing out roses on the 30th season of the show.

3 hours ago in Entertainment

A tiny hand, baby Vans and a new chapter for Avril Lavigne — motherhood

Avril Lavigne — the princess of pop-punk — has a new title: mom. The eight-time Grammy Award-nominated singer-songwriter revealed on Instagram on Friday that she has welcomed her first child, a baby girl.

11 hours ago in Entertainment, Trending

Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade will soon celebrate its 100th edition: Which stars are in the lineup?

Megan Moroney, Teddy Swims, Queen Latifah, Keke Palmer, Jimmy Fallon & The Roots and JoJo will help celebrate the 100th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade this year, a lineup that includes a record-breaking, very appropriate 100 inflatables in the sky, including Bluey, Mickey Mouse and Hello Kitty.

1 day ago in Entertainment

Weekend Happenings: Theater, Santa Photos and DWU Basketball in Mitchell Nov. 13–15

Looking for things to do in Mitchell, South Dakota, Nov. 13–15? Weekend events include DWU theater and basketball, Santa photos, live music and a veterans bingo fundraiser.

1 day ago in Entertainment, Music

Gram Parsons celebrated in song by Emmylou Harris, Elvis Costello on eve of his Rock Hall induction

Joy and sorrow were in harmony at a musical tribute to Gram Parsons, the country-rocker who on Saturday will enter the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 53 years after his death at age 26.

1 day ago in Entertainment

Yacht captain on reality show ‘Below Deck’ arrested in Turkey after teenager dies

A participant in the U.S. reality TV show "Below Deck" has been arrested in Turkey over a fight in the resort city of Bodrum that left a 17-year-old dead, local media reported Thursday.

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Flights halted at airports across US due to air traffic control communications problems, FAA says

The Federal Aviation Administration grounded all flights nationwide Friday afternoon because of communications problems at regional air traffic control centers. The FAA notice said the ground stop was being imposed "due to extraordinary circumstances and for reasons of safety."

11 hours ago in Entertainment, Trending

Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade will soon celebrate its 100th edition: Which stars are in the lineup?

Megan Moroney, Teddy Swims, Queen Latifah, Keke Palmer, Jimmy Fallon & The Roots and JoJo will help celebrate the 100th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade this year, a lineup that includes a record-breaking, very appropriate 100 inflatables in the sky, including Bluey, Mickey Mouse and Hello Kitty.