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13 hours ago in Local

Top 5 Mitchell News Stories You May Have Missed This Week

From a historic NASA mission connection to local safety initiatives and regional updates, here are five important Mitchell-area stories you may have missed over the weekend. Stay informed with these key headlines and summaries.

2 days ago in Government, Lifestyle, Local

Mitchell Native Katrina Willoughby Plays Key Role in Historic Artemis II Moon Mission

Mitchell native Katrina Willoughby played a key role in NASA’s historic Artemis II mission, training astronauts to capture stunning space images and helping document returning to the moon.

2 days ago in Lifestyle, Local, Sports

Mega Cheer Black Reign Wins National Championship in Virginia Beach

Mega Cheer’s elite youth team, Black Reign, earned a national championship at the Royal Beach Dual Nationals in Virginia Beach. The Mitchell-area team also received the Royal Gold Chain for sportsmanship and team spirit.

3 days ago in Government

Mitchell Safety Action Plan Aims to Eliminate Fatal Crashes by 2050

The City of Mitchell is advancing a comprehensive Safety Action Plan designed to reduce serious and fatal crashes across its roadway network by 2050. Officials are seeking public input through a transportation safety survey.

4 days ago in Government, Local

SDDOT Provides Construction Update for Mitchell Region Projects

Multiple road and bridge projects are underway or upcoming across the Mitchell region. The South Dakota Department of Transportation is highlighting key updates for drivers to plan ahead.

4 days ago in Election, Government

May 18 Voter Registration Deadline Set for Upcoming South Dakota Elections

South Dakota voters must register by May 18 to be eligible for upcoming elections. Officials urge residents to act now to avoid missing the deadline.

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2 days ago in Entertainment, Music

The 2026 Academy of Country Music Awards are coming up. Here’s who’s nominated and how to watch

It's time to cowboy up, y'all. The 2026 Academy of Country Music Awards are right around the corner, and they look different this time around.

2 days ago in Entertainment

Weekend Happenings | First Fridays, Family Movie, Recital and More in Mitchell

MITCHELL, SD (Mitchell Now) — Residents searching for things to do in Mitchell, South Dakota this weekend will find a…

2 days ago in Entertainment

Britney Spears charged with driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs

Britney Spears was charged in California on Thursday with driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol, authorities said. The 44-year-old pop star was charged with a single misdemeanor count of driving under the combined influence of alcohol and at least one drug, the Ventura County District Attorney's Office said.

2 days ago in Entertainment, Music

Foo Fighters bring their stadium show to a modest NYC venue. Inside the exclusive, surprise concert

Foo Fighters announced two surprise shows Wednesday: one at Irving Plaza on Thursday and another at the Starland Ballroom on Saturday in New Jersey. Tickets were priced at $30, limited to two per purchaser and available only on a first-come, first-served basis at 10 a.m. Thursday at each venue.

2 days ago in Entertainment

‘Mormon Wives’ star Taylor Frankie Paul and ex-partner ordered to stay 100 feet apart

Taylor Frankie Paul, a reality TV star from "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives," and the father of her 2-year-old son were ordered Thursday to stay 100 feet (30 meters) away from each other for the next three years as a Utah court commissioner continues to assess custody plans for the child.

3 days ago in Entertainment

Milly Alcock’s ‘punk rock’ Supergirl takes flight as DC bets big on the Woman of Tomorrow

Not too long after James Gunn and Peter Safran stepped up to lead DC Studios into the future, they were riffing about Supergirl. The Tom King comic series, "Supergirl: World of Tomorrow" was one of the ideas they were especially excited about, and Gunn had a very specific image in his head.

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3 days ago in Sports, Trending

Lindsey Vonn tells the AP she is not yet in position emotionally to decide if she will race again

Lindsey Vonn is still recovering physically and emotionally from her frightening crash at the Winter Olympics. For now, the tough decisions about the future can wait.

4 days ago in Lifestyle, Trending

Stir well, slap lightly. Tips for making a mint julep worthy of the Kentucky Derby

Horses are poised, bets are on, hats are at the ready and the bourbon is standing by, ready to be poured into thousands of mint julep cocktails. It must be Kentucky Derby weekend.