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4 hours ago in Education, Local

John Paul II Catholic School Names New Head of School, Leadership Transition Set for 2026

John Paul II Catholic School in Mitchell has announced Katrina Hostler as its next Head of School, with Brenda Mitzel serving as Mentor Principal beginning in the 2026-27 school year.

4 hours ago in Education, Local

Central Electric Cooperative Awards 17 Scholarships to Area Students

Central Electric Cooperative has announced 17 scholarship recipients for 2026, supporting local students across its eight-county service area as they pursue higher education.

9 hours ago in Election, Local

South Dakota Secretary of State Details Timeline, Challenges for 2026 Primary Absentee Voting

South Dakota Secretary of State Monae L. Johnson outlined key deadlines and challenges impacting absentee voting for the 2026 primary election, including delayed ballot finalization and new requirements.

1 day ago in Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local

Mitchell Weekend Guide: Events and Activities April 17-19

From college athletics to live theater and family-friendly fun, Mitchell has a full slate of events planned for April 17-19.

2 days ago in Education, Local

Mitchell High School Instructor Tom Berg Honored for Excellence in Engineering Education

Mitchell High School PLTW instructor Tom Berg has been recognized for excellence in engineering education, highlighting his impact on students pursuing STEM careers.

2 days ago in Election, Local

Mitchell City Council Candidates Address Housing, Growth, and Term Limits at Community Forum

Candidates from all four Mitchell wards shared priorities on housing affordability, economic growth, and city leadership during a public forum April 15. Discussions highlighted key differences on term limits and development strategies.

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1 day ago in Entertainment, Music

Anitta, like you’ve never heard her before. The Brazilian superstar talks new album, ‘SNL’ and God

By MARIA SHERMAN AP Music Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The lights are low in Studio 8H. All eyes —…

1 day ago in Entertainment

Christopher Nolan brings ‘The Odyssey’ to CinemaCon; Steven Spielberg previews ‘Disclosure Day’

Christopher Nolan gave theater owners a thrilling glimpse of "The Odyssey" on Wednesday evening at CinemaCon in Las Vegas. His adaptation of Homer's epic starring Matt Damon as Odysseus is one of the most hotly anticipated of the year, arriving in theaters on July 17.

1 day ago in Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local

Mitchell Weekend Guide: Events and Activities April 17-19

From college athletics to live theater and family-friendly fun, Mitchell has a full slate of events planned for April 17-19.

3 days ago in Entertainment

Tom Holland says new ‘Spider-Man’ is the most emotional, most mature, yet

Tom Holland's Peter Parker is dealing with the reality of making his friends forget his identity in the upcoming "Spider-Man" movie.

4 days ago in Entertainment

Hollywood heavyweights voice ‘unequivocal opposition’ to Paramount-Warner merger in open letter

More than a thousand movie stars, writers, directors and other Hollywood professionals announced their "unequivocal opposition" to the proposed Paramount merger with Warner Bros. Discovery in an open letter published Monday.

4 days ago in Entertainment

Kim Kardashian makes her Broadway producing debut with the criminal justice play ‘The Fear of 13’

Kim Kardashian is adding to her resume the title of Broadway producer. The reality TV star and entrepreneur has signed on to help produce the play "The Fear of 13," about the true story of Nick Yarris, a man who spent more than two decades on death row for a murder he insists he did not commit.

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Severe storms continue to produce heavy rain, lightning and flooding across parts of US

Storms barreling across the heart of the United States continued to threaten rain and pose flooding risks Thursday after causing at least one death when a man apparently was struck by lightning in Wisconsin.

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Tiger Woods’ lawyer vows to fight subpoena for prescription records in DUI case

Tiger Woods ' attorney intends to fight an attempt by prosecutors to subpoena the golfer's prescription drug records following his arrest last month in Florida on suspicion of driving under the influence.