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17 hours ago in Business, Government

Mitchell City Council to Review Street Project, Licenses, and Ordinance Changes at Tonight’s Meeting

The Mitchell City Council will consider infrastructure bids, license transfers, and ordinance updates during its April meeting, along with several consent agenda items and public hearings.

19 hours ago in Local, Weather

WORK WEEK WEATHER: Warm, windy start to the week in Mitchell before midweek heat surge

Mitchell will see a rapid warmup through midweek, with highs climbing into the 90s by Wednesday before storms and cooler air arrive later in the week.

4 days 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 days 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.

4 days 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.

5 days 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.

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12 hours ago in Entertainment, Trending

Singer D4vd charged with murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, found dismembered in his car

Singer D4vd has been charged with murder in the death of a 14-year-old girl who was last known to be alive nearly a year ago and whose dismembered and decomposed body was found in September in his apparently abandoned Tesla, prosecutors said Monday.

19 hours ago in Entertainment

‘Lee Cronin’s The Mummy’ is no match for ‘Super Mario’ or ‘Hail Mary’ at the box office

"The Super Mario Galaxy Movie" and "Project Hail Mary" dominated the North American box office again this weekend, leaving "Lee Cronin's The Mummy" in third place for its debut.

19 hours ago in Entertainment

Amy Winehouse’s father loses legal bid for funds friends made selling singer’s memorabilia

A London judge ruled Monday against the father of Amy Winehouse who sued his daughter's friends for profiting off the late singer's memorabilia.

5 days 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 —…

5 days 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.

5 days 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.

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12 hours ago in Sports, Trending

Defending champion John Korir breaks Boston Marathon record and Sharon Lokedi also repeats

John Korir outran the strongest field in Boston Marathon history and still had enough energy left to bounce around Boylston Street after learning he had blistered the course record, too.

12 hours ago in Entertainment, Trending

Singer D4vd charged with murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, found dismembered in his car

Singer D4vd has been charged with murder in the death of a 14-year-old girl who was last known to be alive nearly a year ago and whose dismembered and decomposed body was found in September in his apparently abandoned Tesla, prosecutors said Monday.