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2 weeks ago in Sports, Trending
Venezuela beats US 3-2 on Suárez’s 9th-inning double to win first World Baseball Classic title
Eugenio Suárez and his Venezuelan teammates stood on the stage behind second base with shiny medals draped over their proud chests, belting out their national anthem accompanied by tens of thousands of fans who remained in the ballpark a half-hour after the final out.
Wessington Springs High School Opens New Meat Processing Lab for Ag Students
Wessington Springs High School students will soon get hands-on meat processing experience through a new agricultural lab equipped with commercial-style tools. School officials say the program will support career training and help supply beef for school lunches.
Qury Fire Near Custer Grows to 8,434 Acres as Crews Build Containment Lines
Firefighters continue battling the Qury Fire in the Black Hills near Custer as the wildfire has grown to 8,434 acres with 27% containment as of Tuesday, March 17. Officials say about 10 properties have been damaged and some evacuation orders remain in place.
Mitchell Announces Spring Cleanup Week, Oversized Item Pickup for April 20-24
Mitchell residents can set oversized items on the curb during Spring Cleanup Week, April 20-24, 2026, for city pickup on their regular garbage day. The city also will offer free landfill dumping for pickup-sized residential loads during the cleanup period.
2 weeks ago in National
Winds, blizzards and triple-digit heat put over half of the US in the path of extreme weather
From a surprising heatwave in California to blizzards burying parts of the Midwest and storms rolling into the East Coast, chaotic weather on Monday put more than half the nation's population in the path of extreme conditions.
2 weeks ago in National
What’s in the voting bill that Republicans are pushing to the Senate floor
Legislation that would require proof of U.S. citizenship for new voters has become a rallying cry for President Donald Trump, who claims that passage of the bill will "guarantee the midterms" for his Republican Party in November.
2 weeks ago in National, Trending
Storms cancel more US flights as TSA remains under pressure from partial government shutdown
Thousands of flights across the U.S. were canceled or delayed Monday as powerful storms swept across the eastern half of the country and a partial government shutdown affecting airport security screeners dragged into a second month.
2 weeks ago in Sports
Dominican WBC loss ends on called strike that appeared low, a week before robot umps arrive in MLB
Geraldo Perdomo watched Mason Miller's full-count slider appear to drop just under the strike zone and took a step toward his team's dugout on the third-base side, thinking he walked to put runners at the corners. Then plate umpire Cory Blaser emphatically signaled strike three, stranding the potential tying run at third base and giving the United States a 2-1 win Sunday night that advanced the Americans to the World Baseball Classic championship game against Venezuela or Italy.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment
Burgers, cocktails, sparkly new duds: Oscar winners, losers and guests hit the after-parties
For most people across the globe, Oscar night ends with the bestowing of that final golden statuette. Not for Oscar winners and guests, of course. Their night is just beginning.
2 weeks ago in World
Island-wide blackout hits Cuba as island struggles with deepening energy crisis
Officials in Cuba reported an island-wide blackout Monday in the country of some 11 million people as its energy and economic crises deepen and its power grid continues to crumble.
2 weeks ago in Lifestyle
When gas prices go up, changing the way you drive can stretch your fuel just a bit farther
When gas prices spike, filling up gets more painful. But consumers can do something to stretch their fuel just a little farther: Change the way they drive.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment
Stars deliver modern and colorful looks on Oscars red carpet
Pops of color dominated the Oscars red carpet as stars like Renate Reinsve to Chase Infiniti stunned in colorful gowns that put a modern twist on traditional Oscars red carpet glamour.
2 weeks ago in Sports, Trending
Duke heads into March Madness ranked No. 1 in AP Top 25, Purdue, St. John’s back in top 10
Duke is the No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament and No. 1 in the final AP Top 25 of the regular season. The Blue Devils received 50 first-place votes from a 57-person media panel in The Associated Press men's basketball poll released Monday, a day after they were named the top overall seed in the NCAA Tournament.
Big Friend Little Friend Reaches 101 Active Mentoring Matches in Mitchell
Big Friend Little Friend has reached 101 active mentoring matches in Mitchell, connecting adult volunteers with local youth and families. Program leaders say the milestone highlights strong community support, but more mentors are still needed.
Rhoden Signs South Dakota Property Tax Relief Bills as 2026 Session Ends
Gov. Larry Rhoden signed two property tax relief bills Thursday that supporters call the largest property tax cut in South Dakota history. The measures came on the final day of the 2026 regular legislative session, with lawmakers set to return March 30 for Veto Day.
Mitchell School Board Race May Form as Petition Deadline Nears
A potential race is developing for the Mitchell School Board as incumbent Deb Everson seeks re-election and Vanessa Klock takes out a nominating petition. The filing deadline is March 24, with an election set for June 2 if needed.
Ag in the Classroom Returns to Mitchell March 24 at Davison County Fairgrounds
Fourth-grade students from Mitchell and surrounding schools will take part in Ag in the Classroom on Tuesday, March 24, at the Davison County Fairgrounds. The event gives students hands-on lessons about farm animals, crops, soil and agricultural safety.
2 weeks ago in High School,
2026 Girls Class Awards: Spirit of Su, Spirit of Six & All-Tournament Team players
Class Awards given out following the end of the Girls State Tournaments for Spirit of Su, Spirit of Six and the All-Tournament teams.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment
‘One Battle After Another’ triumphs at 98th Academy Awards in coronation for Paul Thomas Anderson
Paul Thomas Anderson, left center, Sara Murphy, right center, and the team from "One Battle After Another" accept the award for best picture during the Oscars on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
2 weeks ago in College, High School,
State Champions from every class, Mitchell sends Dave Brooks out on a winning note, DWU Baseball cancellation, Tiger WBB headed to Sioux City & Timberwolves fall to Thunder
High School State Champions from every class, Mitchell sends Dave Brooks out on a winning note, DWU Baseball game cancellation, Tiger WBB make Round of 16 and are headed to Sioux City & Timberwolves fall to Thunder.
