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18 hours ago in Crime, Local

Webster Man Agustin Martinez Charged with Murder in Henry Hernandez’s Death

A Webster man faces murder and aggravated assault charges following the Nov. 5 death of Henry Hernandez. Agustin Martinez, 34, appeared in Day County Circuit Court Monday and is being held on a $1 million cash bond.

21 hours ago in Local

South Dakota GFP Launches Operation Outdoors to Support Veterans

MITCHELL, SD (Mitchell Now) — South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks has launched Operation Outdoors, a donation-supported program designed to…

1 day ago in Local

Six South Dakota Counties to Launch Property Tax Relief Program Jan. 1

Six South Dakota counties will implement a half-percent county tax Jan. 1, 2027, with revenue dedicated to property tax relief for owner-occupied homes.

1 day ago in Education, Local

SDSU Agriculture College Awards More Than $650,000 in Scholarships

More than 280 South Dakota State University students received scholarships at the agriculture college’s Nov. 5 recognition banquet in Brookings.

1 day ago in Local

Four Miner County Businesses Pass Alcohol Checks; Cabaret Records One Failure

Four Miner County establishments passed alcohol compliance checks conducted Nov. 5. The Cabaret in Carthage recorded its first failure within a 24-month period, according to the South-Central Alcohol Task Force.

1 day ago in Local, Weather

Winter Home Preparation on a Budget: Tips for Mitchell Residents

Prepare your Mitchell, SD, home for winter on a budget with tips for sealing drafts, checking heating filters and gathering emergency supplies.

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19 hours ago in Entertainment, Trending

‘Grand Theft Auto VI’ is almost here. What to know about the characters, music and billions at stake

"Grand Theft Auto" has never been much for following the rules. Nearly three decades after a video game built around stealing cars, outrunning police and embracing criminal mayhem first arrived, the franchise has survived controversy, transformed open-world gaming and become one of the biggest sellers in entertainment.

1 day ago in Entertainment, Trending

Russell Brand is sentenced to 10 1/2 years in a British prison for rape and sexual assault

Russell Brand was sentenced Monday to 10 1/2 years in prison for raping one woman and sexually assaulting three others during a period when his comedy career built around boasts of erotic exploits was taking off.

1 day ago in Entertainment

‘Godzilla Minus Zero’ stomps to a record-setting $31.6 debut, clobbering ‘The Cat in the Hat’

"Godzilla Minus Zero" stomped into movie theaters with a chart-topping $31.6 million over the weekend, scoring a record debut for a foreign-language film at the North American box office.

4 days ago in Entertainment

Awkwafina digs into her culinary roots to try something a little crazy: Open a restaurant

Awkwafina was feeling under the weather recently and decided she was going to make soup. And that startled her because she hasn't always been the kind of person who made soup.

4 days ago in Entertainment, Music, Trending

25 years after ‘Britney,’ 5 new Britney Spears songs showcase a pop icon at a transformative moment

Legacy Recordings on Friday is releasing "Britney (25th Anniversary Edition)," an expanded reissue of her pivotal record, which went quadruple platinum in less than two months. The collection features two remixes and five previously unreleased songs from that era, her first new (or is it old?) music since she announced she would "never return to the music industry" in a 2024 Instagram post.

5 days ago in Entertainment, Music

Everything you need to know about the 2026 Latin Grammy Awards. Here’s how to watch

The 2026 Latin Grammy Awards are right around the corner. Are you ready? If not, no problema. Here's everything you need to know about watching the 2026 Latin Grammys, including how to stream the show and where you can see music's biggest stars walking the red carpet.

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2 hours ago in Sports, Trending

PWHL expansion teams get names: Detroit Clutch, San Jose Sea Lions, Vegas Vanguards, Hamilton Havoc

The Professional Women's Hockey League's four new expansion teams finally have nicknames and logos to accompany them in preparing to make their on-ice debuts next month.

19 hours ago in Entertainment, Trending

‘Grand Theft Auto VI’ is almost here. What to know about the characters, music and billions at stake

"Grand Theft Auto" has never been much for following the rules. Nearly three decades after a video game built around stealing cars, outrunning police and embracing criminal mayhem first arrived, the franchise has survived controversy, transformed open-world gaming and become one of the biggest sellers in entertainment.