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Sioux Falls Man Sentenced to Life in Prison After Firing at Law Enforcement Officers During High-Speed Chase
A Sioux Falls man will spend life in prison after being sentenced for trying to murder law enforcement officers after fleeing from a traffic stop. The incident took place in April 2025.
American Legion Boys State Conference Selects Mitchell, Ethan Students for High-Profile Assignments
MITCHELL, SD (Mitchell Now) — A young man from Mitchell received a plum assignment during elections at the 83rd Annual…
6 hours ago in Entertainment
A guide to the bookstores owned by your favorite authors
Amazon remains the dominant force, but physical, brick-and-mortar stores have rebounded — and stores owned by authors such as Ann Patchett are now a niche unto themselves, found everywhere from Brooklyn to New Mexico.
6 hours ago in Entertainment
YouTuber box office boom: ‘Backrooms’ and ‘Obsession’ draw Gen Z to theaters
Young audiences turned out in droves to movie theaters around the country this weekend. It wasn't for the big budget "Star Wars" movie, "The Mandalorian and Grogu, " which fell sharply in its second weekend, however, but for a small budget horror from a 20-year-old first-time filmmaker that began on the internet.
Outdoor Aquatic Center Open for Season in Mitchell
The outdoor pool in Mitchell is open to help keep residents cool, even in the face of a sweltering summer.
6 hours ago in World
Rescuers search for alternative route to reach 2 missing in a flooded Laos cave
Rescue workers in Laos searched Monday for an alternative passage into a flooded cave where two people are believed to have been trapped for nearly two weeks after heavy rainfall flooded the main entrance, making it impassable.
6 hours ago in Sports
The trophy returns: NBA releases images of how Finals courts will look in San Antonio, New York
It's official: The NBA Finals logos are back at the NBA Finals. With no fanfare other than a social media post, the NBA announced Sunday that the image of the Larry O'Brien Trophy — the one given to the winner of the finals — will be painted at midcourt for games at both the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio and Madison Square Garden in New York for this season's title series.
6 hours ago in High School,
Mitchell Sports Roundup: Amateur Baseball Weekend Results & Mitchell Girls Golf at State
Results from Sunday's Amateur baseball games, Mitchell Kernel girls golf is at State in Watertown, Twins face the White Sox tonight, Lynx will travel to play the Mercury in Phoenix, and the NBA Finals begin this Wednesday.
Patriotic Banners Honor Deployed Service Members Along Main Street
Main Street in Mitchell has new banners honoring active-duty service members deployed in Germany. Another set of banners is set to be installed by Independence Day.
UPDATE 2: New Tornado Warning Issued for Eastern McCook County and West Minnehaha County
McCook County still be affected by a severe thunderstorm.
Mitchell Leadership’s Newest Graduates Ready to Show Off Class Project
The Leadership Mitchell Class of 2026 has set the date for the unveiling of its class gift. The ribbon cutting is June 11th at 3:00 p.m. at the corner of 7th Avenue and Main Street.
Avera St. Benedict Health Center Will Host National Health Care Meeting in June
Avera is set to host a meeting next month focused on rural healthcare. Federal, state, and industry officials will be on hand.
3 days ago in High School,
WEEKEND SPORTS: Amateur Baseball through the Weekend, Mitchell Track Wraps up State, Twins with a Pair of Games with the Pirates and NBA WCF Game 7
Weekend games in Amateur baseball, Mitchell Kernels have their final day at State, Twins face the Pirates all weekend and the NBA Western Conference Finals Game 7 in Oklahoma City.
Utility Work Will Leave Some Mitchell Homes Without Water Monday
Some homes near Lake Mitchell will have water service disrupted on Monday.
Farmers Being Scammed Out of Thousands by Fake Farm Equipment Website
A website claims to be a farm equipment dealer in Castlewood. Experts say it's a scam.
3 days ago in National
Pam Bondi faces a closed-door questioning from House lawmakers over the Epstein files
Former Attorney General Pam Bondi is testifying before House lawmakers investigating Jeffrey Epstein's sexual abuse cases, a long-awaited appearance that brings fresh scrutiny of the Trump administration's botched release of the Epstein case files.
Mitchell’s Laney Titze Wins Preliminary Award at Miss South Dakota Pageant
Miss Huron, Mitchell's Laney Titze, receives kindness award at Miss South Dakota pageant.
3 days ago in High School,
Mitchell Sports Roundup: Kernel Track Day 2 at State & NBA Western Conference Finals will see a Game 7
Results from yesterday's Amateur baseball games, Mitchell 4x800m relay takes 8th place after first day at State, Lynx will face Sky looking for fourth straight win, Twins drop series to White Sox and the NBA Western Conference Finals will see a Game 7 after Spurs topple Thunder.
Lead-footed Drivers Spotted Near Mitchell
The South Dakota Highway Patrol has already clocked multiple drivers speeding at over 100 miles per hour on Mitchell-area roads.
Winners Announced in 5th Annual ‘Who Powers You’ Contest
Eastern South Dakota organizations were well-represented among the winners of the 5th Annual 'Who Powers You' contest.
