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4 weeks ago in Entertainment
James Cameron on two decades of making ‘Avatar’ and the future he sees for movies
James Cameron first began developing "Avatar" more than 30 years ago. He started working on the first film in earnest 20 years ago. Production on the third film, "Fire and Ash," which ran concurrently with 2022's "The Way of Water," got underway eight years ago.
4 weeks ago in College, High School,
Sports Roundup: Wednesday 8/27/25
Mitchell Golf The Kernel boys golf team competed in a Varsity Invitational at Pierre Hillsview Golf Course yesterday. Mitchell finished…
4 weeks ago in Entertainment, Trending
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are engaged
It's a love story and, baby, she said yes: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are engaged, they announced Tuesday. In a five-photo joint post on Instagram, the superstar singer and football player revealed their engagement, the fairytale culmination of a courtship that for two years has thrilled and fascinated millions around the world, but especially Swifties, the pop star's enormous and ardent fan base.
Attorney General Jackley Part of AG Coalition Demanding Companies End Predatory AI Interactions with Children
South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has joined 43 other Attorneys General in demanding that leading artificial intelligence companies take action to protect children from harmful content. In a letter sent to firms including Anthropic, Apple, Google, Meta, Microsoft, OpenAI, and xAI.
GPS Tracking Tech Aims to Make SD Police Pursuits Safer
The South Dakota Highway Patrol is rolling out new technology to reduce the dangers of high-speed chases. The system, called StarChase, fires a small GPS tracker onto fleeing vehicles, allowing troopers to track suspects in real time without engaging in risky pursuits.
Dakota Counseling Expands With Coach Light Motel Renovation
The Dakota Counseling Institute is expanding its services with a new 20-bedroom short-term housing facility in Mitchell. The project will renovate the former Coach Light Motel, following approval from the Mitchell Planning Commission.
Sioux Falls Man Faces Deportation Decades After Teen Conviction
A 53-year-old Sioux Falls man faces deportation more than 30 years after a teenage drug conviction. Vone Phrommany, who immigrated from Laos at age six, was detained by ICE in Arizona last month.
State Awards $760K for Sioux Falls and Rapid City Airport Expansions
South Dakota’s two busiest airports are receiving more than $760,000 in state-approved funding through the Aeronautics Commission. Sioux Falls Regional Airport will receive nearly $350,000, while Rapid City Regional Airport gets about $413,000 to support its ongoing multi-million-dollar terminal expansion project.
Federal Cuts Force Major Nonprofit Reductions in South Dakota
Federal budget cuts are hitting South Dakota nonprofits hard, forcing layoffs, program reductions, and major funding losses. South Dakota Public Broadcasting, Feeding South Dakota, and the South Dakota Humanities Council are among the hardest hit, with some losing all federal support. SDPB is cutting a quarter of its staff, Feeding South Dakota is eliminating over a million meals, and the Humanities Council has already ended grant programs.
Missing Teen Advisory Issued in Fort Pierre
Authorities have issued an Endangered Missing Persons Advisory for 16-year-old Alyssa Marie Fortner, last seen Friday, August 22, in Fort Pierre, South Dakota. Officials say Fortner packed her belongings, turned off her phone, and left without vital medication. She is described as 5’6”, 180 pounds, with hazel eyes and brown hair, and may be traveling in a dark gray or black sedan with a broken rear taillight
4 weeks ago in National
Wall Street holds steady just below recent records
Stocks are holding near breakeven in morning trading on Wall Street Tuesday as indexes hover just below their recent all-time highs.
4 weeks ago in World
Vietnam evacuates hundreds of thousands as typhoon Kajiki nears landfall
Vietnam has evacuated hundreds of thousands of people and closed schools and airports as it braces for Typhoon Kajiki, its strongest storm of the year so far.
4 weeks ago in Sports
Cal Raleigh hits 50th homer, joining Mickey Mantle as switch-hitters to reach mark
Cal Raleigh joined Mickey Mantle as the only switch-hitters to hit 50 homers in a season, and he became the eighth player in major league history to reach the half-century mark in August.
4 weeks ago in Sports
Cadillac picks Bottas and Pérez for F1 debut in 2026, prioritizing experience over American drivers
Cadillac played it safe with its first Formula 1 lineup, bypassing an American driver for series veterans Valtteri Bottas and Sergio Pérez.
4 weeks ago in Sports
Masters will take winners of six national opens and eliminate invitations to PGA Tour fall winners
The Masters is making a rare change to its qualifying criteria by eliminating invitations to PGA Tour winners in the fall and joining the R&A in recognizing winners of six national opens on every main tour in the world.
4 weeks ago in Entertainment, Trending
Lil Nas X pleads not guilty to attacking police officers as he walked naked on LA street
Lil Nas X was charged Monday with four felonies after police say he charged at them when they confronted him for walking naked down a Los Angeles street last week.
4 weeks ago in Entertainment, Trending
Fall Movie Guide: Here are the films coming out from September to Christmas
Summer may be known as sequel season, but part twos, and threes, will play big roles this fall at the movies. That goes not just for the likes of Rian Johnson's "Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery," "Wicked: For Good" and "Zootopia 2," but for new installments in family sagas, ranging from the Crawleys ("Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale") to the Na'vi ("Avatar: Fire & Ash").
4 weeks ago in Entertainment
V of K-pop sensation BTS thrills fans with first pitch at Dodgers game and meets Shohei Ohtani
V of K-pop sensation BTS threw the ceremonial first pitch at a Los Angeles Dodgers game on Monday night after meeting two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani.
4 weeks ago in College, High School,
Sports Roundup: Tuesday 8/26/25
Mitchell Golf The Kernel boys golf team is set to compete this morning. They will have a Varsity Invitational vs…
Road Closures Near Avera Queen of Peace This Week
Drivers in Mitchell, South Dakota, should expect road closures this week as crews complete street improvements. Foster Street is closed from 5th to 7th Avenue today and Tuesday, with access to the Avera Queen of Peace Hospital main entrance remaining open.
