Events

Mackinac Island and Tulip Festivals May 9-15, 2024

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

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

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

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

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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…

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

The Mitchell School Board met in regular session on Monday, April 22, 2024, with several items on their agenda.  One…

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Congressman Dusty Johnson says “Get Your Priorities Straight”

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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…

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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.

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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.

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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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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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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.

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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.

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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.

4 days ago in Trending, World

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.