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2 days ago in National
Terrorism trial opens in stabbing of author Salman Rushdie
The man convicted of trying to kill Salman Rushdie spent years researching the writer's whereabouts before stabbing him on a lecture stage, federal prosecutors said Wednesday at the opening of his federal terrorism trial.
Arts in the Park Will Bring Hundreds of Vendors to Mitchell This Weekend
Arts in the Park takes over Hitchcock Park this weekend. The kick-off event is Friday evening.
Mitchell Crime Stoppers Warns Of A Pair Of Stolen Guns
Crime Stoppers says a pair of guns was stolen Sunday night from a car parked at an east Mitchell home.
2 days ago in Sports
NFL training camps set to open with 10 new head coaches, several QB changes and plenty of hope
The countdown is over. NFL training camp has arrived. Every team is 0-0 so there's hope in each city that this season ends with a championship parade.
2 days ago in Sports
Stephen Curry to have a dedicated exhibit at the Basketball Hall of Fame, a 1st for an active player
Stephen Curry is headed to the Hall of Fame, making more basketball history with a first-of-its-kind exhibit for an active player. Stephen Curry: Beyond the Arc is set to open Friday, celebrating the career of a two-time MVP and the NBA's career leader in 3-pointers.
2 days ago in Entertainment
Kaylee Hottle, deaf ‘Godzilla’ actor, killed in car crash at 18
Kaylee Hottle, a deaf actor best known for her starring role in two "Godzilla" films, died in a car crash in Maryland early Tuesday morning, the Frederick County Sheriff's Office said. She was 18.
Louvre reopens Apollo Gallery after a brazen heist, but no jewels are on display
The Louvre's Apollo gallery on Wednesday reopened to the public for the first time since 88 million euros ($102 million) worth of crown jewels were stolen in a dramatic daytime heist.
2 days ago in World
Congo’s Ebola outbreak has killed nearly 1,000 people
At least 999 people have died from the Ebola outbreak in Congo, according to official data published overnight into Wednesday, a grim toll in what's already been declared the fastest Ebola outbreak in history.
Wednesday Chip Sealing Schedule for Mitchell Includes 11 Streets
Nearly a dozen roads will see some road repair work on Wednesday.
South Dakota Department of Corrections Offender Crews Wrap Up Clean-Up Work In Huron
Offender crews have finally completed their work assisting Huron in cleaning up from the severe storms in late June.
Mitchell Sports Roundup: Amateur Postseason Baseball Action Begins & Twins now Losers of Four Straight Games
Regular season concludes for Amateur baseball, and postseason begins tomorrow to see who makes the State Tournament in August, Twins falling back to old ways pos-All-Star break and the Lynx play their final game ahead of All-Star weekend.
Mitchell Council Will Consider Improving Two Blocks of Alleys After Public Hearings on Monday Night
Mitchell held public hearings for possible improvements to eight alleys within the city. Nearby residents supported two of the projects, which will be taken up again in early August.
UPDATE: Alexandria Watermain Break Resolved Late Tuesday
A watermain break has forced Alexandria to switch to a backup rural system. Residents are experiencing low pressure. The city is asking for usage to be strictly limited.
UPDATE: South Dakota Department of Public Safety Identifies Man Who Died In Crash Near Lake Andes
The 56-year-old man was reportedly not wearing a seat belt when his semi truck rolled over in the ditch along the side of the road.
Mitchell Seeking To Repair Runway At Airport, Approves Bid To Demolish Burr Water Tower
Mitchell City Council deliberated on two major infrastructure projects at Monday's meeting.
Mitchell Sports Roundup: Twins Officially on a slide, Lynx Continue to Surge
The Twins have thrown it in reverse the last three games. They suffered another ugly loss Monday night. The Minnesota Lynx are heading in the other direction in the WNBA.
UPDATE: Power Restored After Outage in Mitchell Monday Evening
The outage is located just behind Vern Eide Chevrolet. Seven customers are listed as affected.
Lions Club Offers Free Youth Vision Screenings At The Rodeo
Roughly 80 kids a year get a free vision screening at the rodeo, courtesy of the Mitchell Lions Club.
4 days ago in Sports
FIFA investigates Argentina players confronting Spain’s on-field World Cup celebrations
FIFA opened an investigation Monday after Spain's celebrations on beating Argentina in the World Cup final took an ugly turn when players briefly clashed on the field. Video replays showed several players involved in a scuffle, including Argentina midfielder Leandro Paredes.
4 days ago in Entertainment
Judge says Paramount and Warner must halt merger for at least two weeks, granting states’ request
A federal judge on Monday ordered Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery to halt their $81 billion merger for at least two weeks, allowing states that are challenging the deal more time to see their case through in court.
