Events
Mackinac Island and Tulip Festivals May 9-15, 2024
Go with us to the Holland, MI & Orange City, IA Tulip Festival PLUS a Mississippi Riverboat Cruise AND two nights on Mackinac Island!
Ark Encounter plus Mississippi Riverboat Cruise June 12-17, 2024
Go with us for an AWESOME trip to the Ark !
Summer in New York City Flyaway July 11-16 or 18-23, 2024
Go to the city that never sleeps for an amazing trip you’ll never forget! We have THREE dates to choose from.
New York City / Washington DC COMBO TRIP! July 18-30, 2024
Your chance to experience New York City AND Washington DC on the SAME trip!
Sports
7 hours ago in College,
Karius to return to Green Bay
VERMILLION, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) South Dakota women’s basketball coach Kayla Karius announced Tuesday that she has accepted the head coaching position…
12 hours ago in Sports
76ers plan to file grievance about officiating during first two games of series against Knicks
The Philadelphia 76ers plan to file a grievance related to the officiating during their series against the New York Knicks, a team spokesman said early Tuesday.
12 hours ago in Sports
LeBron James rants at NBA’s replay center for calls, Lakers lose on buzzer-beater, trail Denver 2-0
LeBron James was seeing red after the Los Angeles Lakers watched a golden opportunity slip away.
21 hours ago in Sports
Yankees manager Aaron Boone is ejected 5 pitches into a game. He says a fan berated the umpire
Aaron Boone didn't tie the record for fastest ejection. The New York Yankees manager did think it was among the most unjust dismissals.
21 hours ago in Sports
No Giannis? No Leonard? No problem just yet for the Bucks and Clippers in the postseason
The Milwaukee Bucks and Los Angeles Clippers remain unsure just when they'll have their top players back on the floor. So far, they've still managed to do just fine in their respective first-round playoff series.
1 day ago in Sports
Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani passes Hideki Matsui for most MLB homers by a Japanese-born player
Shohei Ohtani made another piece of baseball history Sunday when he surpassed a mark set by one of his heroes.
National
11 hours ago in National
Hawaii lawmakers take aim at vacation rentals after Lahaina wildfire amplifies Maui housing crisis
The Aug. 8 wildfire killed 101 people and destroyed housing for 6,200 families, amplifying Maui's already acute housing shortage and laying bare the enormous presence of vacation rentals in Lahaina.
12 hours ago in National
When red-hot isn’t enough: New government heat risk tool sets magenta as most dangerous level
Forget about red hot. A new color-coded heat warning system relies on magenta to alert Americans to the most dangerous conditions they may see this summer.
22 hours ago in National, Trending
Key takeaways from the opening statements in Donald Trump’s hush money trial
Monday's opening statements in the first criminal trial of a former American president provided a clear roadmap of how prosecutors will try to make the case that Donald Trump broke the law, and how the defense plans to fight the charges on multiple fronts.
1 day ago in National
From Sin City to the City of Angels, building starts on high-speed rail line
Work is set to begin Monday on a $12 billion high-speed passenger rail line between Las Vegas and the Los Angeles area, with officials projecting millions of ticket-buyers will be boarding trains by 2028.
2 days ago in National
Biden is marking Earth Day by announcing $7 billion in federal solar power grants
President Joe Biden is marking Earth Day by announcing $7 billion in federal grants for residential solar projects serving 900,000-plus households in low- and middle-income communities.
4 days ago in National
Jury selection could be nearing a close in Donald Trump’s hush money trial in New York
A third panel of potential jurors will be questioned Friday in Donald Trump's hush money case, drawing jury selection a step closer to completion in the first criminal trial of a former U.S. president.
Lifestyle
12 hours ago in Features
Express files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, announces store closures, possible sale
Express Inc — once a trendsetter of casual office attire that has struggled to compete with the likes of Zara and H&M — has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
12 hours ago in Lifestyle
America’s child care crisis is holding back moms without college degrees
In 2022, more than 1 in 10 young children had a parent who had to quit, turn down or drastically change a job in the previous year because of child care problems.
1 day ago in Lifestyle
10 U.S. cities where living with a roommate can save you more than $700 a month
SmartAsset ranked 100 of the largest cities by calculating the amount saved when splitting rent on a two-bedroom apartment versus renting a one-bedroom apartment alone.
1 day ago in Lifestyle
Earth Day: How one grocery shopper takes steps to avoid ‘pointless plastic’
Nature wraps bananas and oranges in peels. But in some modern supermarkets, they're bagged or wrapped in plastic too.
THE CITY OF MITCHELL TO CONDUCT A SURVEY OF LEAD PIPES
MITCHELL, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) In 1986, in an amendment to the Clean Water Act, the United States Congress banned the use of…
4 days ago in Lifestyle, Trending
AP Explains: 4/20 grew from humble roots to marijuana’s high holiday
Saturday marks marijuana culture's high holiday, 4/20, when college students gather — at 4:20 p.m. — in clouds of smoke on campus quads and pot shops in legal-weed states thank their customers with discounts.
World
12 hours ago in World
Haiti health system nears collapse as medicine dwindles, gangs attack hospitals and ports stay shut
On a recent morning at a hospital in the heart of gang territory in Haiti's capital, a woman began convulsing before her body went limp as a doctor and two nurses raced to save her.
2 days ago in World
Europe is the fastest-warming continent, at nearly twice the average global rate, report says
Europe is the fastest-warming continent and its temperatures are rising at roughly twice the global average, two top climate monitoring organizations reported Monday, warning of the consequences for human health, glacier melt and economic activity.
4 days ago in World
Here’s what you need to know about the world’s largest democratic election kicking off in India
With a population of over 1.4 billion people and close to 970 million voters, India's general election pits Prime Minister Narendra Modi, an avowed Hindu nationalist, against a broad alliance of opposition parties that are struggling to play catch up.
Iran fires at suspected Israeli attack drones near Isfahan air base and nuclear site
Iran fired air defenses at a major air base and a nuclear site early Friday morning near the central city of Isfahan after spotting drones, which were suspected to be part of an Israeli attack in retaliation for Tehran's unprecedented drone-and-missile assault on the country.
5 days ago in World
UK’s Prince William returns to public duties for first time since Kate’s cancer diagnosis
Prince William returns to public duties on Thursday for the first time since his wife's cancer diagnosis, bolstering the royal family's ranks as health problems continue to sideline the princess and King Charles III.
5 days ago in World
Tsunami alert after a volcano in Indonesia has several big eruptions and thousands are told to leave
Indonesian authorities issued a tsunami alert Wednesday after eruptions at Ruang mountain sent ash thousands of feet high. Officials ordered more than 11,000 people to leave the area.
The KMIT Morning Show
Life TIP: Vise Grips Are Not a Steering Wheel
One driver in a rural area of Canada was caught using vice grips as a steering wheel. Officers pulled a…
Cover Up A TATT With A Pic Of Your PET
For anyone with tattoo regret: PetSmart has partnered with a tattoo studio in the Los Angeles area to let people cover…
The Ford Bronco From O. J. Simpson’s Infamous Chase Going Up For Grabs…
The owners of O.J. Simpson’s infamous white Ford Bronco have said they plan to sell the now-iconic vehicle. The SUV is currently owned…
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Mitchell School Board to Hire Literacy Coaches
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Congressman Dusty Johnson says “Get Your Priorities Straight”
Mitchell, SD (MITCHELLNOW) Congressman Dusty Johnson expressed frustration and outrage at the latest attempt, this one spearheaded by Representative Majorie…
Jim Burg has passed
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DWU Professor to give a concert
Mitchell, SD (MITCHELLNOW) Dakota Wesleyan University instructor of instrumental music, Jason Laczkoski, will perform a saxophone recital on Sunday, April…
Senator John Thune critical of President Biden’s Loan Forgiveness Program
Mitchell, SD (MITCHELLNOW) Senator Thune renewed his criticism of President Biden’s student loan forgiveness program. Thune points out that Biden…
Entertainment
12 hours ago in Entertainment
What to stream this week: A Bon Jovi documentary, Idris Elba in ‘Knuckles’ and ‘Anyone But You’
The Sydney Sweeney and Glen Powell romantic comedy "Anyone But You" hitting Netflix and an album by Brazil superstar Anitta are some of the new television, movies, music and games headed to a device near you.
12 hours ago in Entertainment, Trending
From pop to politics, what to know as Sweden prepares for the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest
It's springtime in Europe — time for the annual blossoming of spectacle and sound known as the Eurovision Song Contest.
21 hours ago in Entertainment
Yoko Ono to receive Edward MacDowell Medal for lifetime achievement
One of the country's leading artist residency programs, MacDowell, has awarded a lifetime achievement prize to Yoko Ono.
22 hours ago in Entertainment
Wake up, sleeping beauties. It’s almost Met Gala time
True love's kiss or an invite to the Met Gala? Those in the rarified ranks of international celebrity — and Anna Wintour's good graces — need not choose.
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“TAURUS THE DOG”! (BEADLE COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY IN HURON)
Hello there! I am Taurus, an 8-year-old neutered male Standard Poodle with lots of love to give. I am athletic…
Features
Corn Palace Shrine Circus
The Circus is coming back to town! 5 shows on April 29th through May 1st at The Corn Palace. Come…
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12 hours ago in Entertainment, Trending
From pop to politics, what to know as Sweden prepares for the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest
It's springtime in Europe — time for the annual blossoming of spectacle and sound known as the Eurovision Song Contest.
22 hours ago in National, Trending
Key takeaways from the opening statements in Donald Trump’s hush money trial
Monday's opening statements in the first criminal trial of a former American president provided a clear roadmap of how prosecutors will try to make the case that Donald Trump broke the law, and how the defense plans to fight the charges on multiple fronts.
4 days ago in Lifestyle, Trending
AP Explains: 4/20 grew from humble roots to marijuana’s high holiday
Saturday marks marijuana culture's high holiday, 4/20, when college students gather — at 4:20 p.m. — in clouds of smoke on campus quads and pot shops in legal-weed states thank their customers with discounts.
Iran fires at suspected Israeli attack drones near Isfahan air base and nuclear site
Iran fired air defenses at a major air base and a nuclear site early Friday morning near the central city of Isfahan after spotting drones, which were suspected to be part of an Israeli attack in retaliation for Tehran's unprecedented drone-and-missile assault on the country.