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2 weeks ago in Sports
Kyrie Irving won’t play this season for the Mavericks as he continues recovery from knee injury
Kyrie Irving won't play this season as the star guard for the Dallas Mavericks continues his recovery from a knee injury sustained almost a year ago. The nine-time All-Star and the team made the announcement Wednesday, two days before the Mavericks return from the All-Star break.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment
A movie that takes liberties with ‘Wuthering Heights’? Scholars are OK with that
If you're looking for someone to debate the new "Wuthering Heights" movie with, you might want to start with Lucasta Miller. She's a British author, editor and critic who has published an acclaimed study of the Brontë sisters and wrote the preface for the Penguin Classics edition of "Wuthering Heights."
2 weeks ago in National
Eight backcountry skiers found dead and 1 still missing after California avalanche
Crews found the bodies of eight backcountry skiers and are searching for one more who remains missing after an avalanche in the mountains near Lake Tahoe, authorities said Wednesday, making it the deadliest U.S. avalanche in nearly half a century.
DWU to host “Parade of Planets + Blood Moon” planetarium shows Feb. 28 in Mitchell
Dakota Wesleyan University will offer four free planetarium showings Saturday, Feb. 28, featuring a guided “Parade of Planets” tour and tips for spotting a Blood Moon on March 3. Space is limited and registration is required.
Gov. Larry Rhoden signs 12 bills; new South Dakota open government laws tighten meeting rules
Gov. Larry Rhoden signed 12 bills into law Feb. 13, including three Attorney General Marty Jackley measures aimed at strengthening South Dakota open government rules. The new laws update agenda requirements, tighten executive session rules and require agendas to be posted online at least 72 hours ahead of meetings.
Mitchell Trail Life USA troop wins team trophy at first regional Lego Pinewood Derby
A newly formed Trail Life USA troop based at Zion Lutheran Church in Mitchell won the traveling team trophy at a regional Lego Pinewood Derby competition in Sioux Falls. Leaders say the event showcased teamwork and leadership as the troop continues to grow.
Sen. Paul Miskimins: South Dakota lawmakers weigh one-time spending, reserve levels as budget talks accelerate
District 20 Sen. Paul Miskimins says lawmakers are shifting focus to one-time spending priorities as South Dakota’s budget work intensifies ahead of the Feb. 24 crossover deadline. The Joint Appropriations Committee recently updated revenue targets and lawmakers continue debating how much the state should keep in reserves.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment
Logan Paul’s Pikachu Illustrator Pokémon card sells for record $16.5M at auction
Logan Paul has set a new world's record — for the auction price of a trading card. The wrestling and social media star's rare Pickachu Illustrator Pokémon card, a "Holy Grail" for collectors, sold for $16.5 million Monday at Goldin Auctions after 41 days of bidding.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment
Actor Shia LaBeouf arrested after alleged fight during Mardi Gras in New Orleans
Actor Shia LaBeouf has been arrested after being accused of hitting two men early Tuesday morning during Mardi Gras celebrations in New Orleans, police said. LaBeouf was charged with two counts of simple battery, New Orleans police said in a statement.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment
Late-night host Stephen Colbert isn’t backing down from public dispute with CBS bosses
Stephen Colbert isn't backing down in an extraordinary public dispute with his bosses at CBS over what he can air on his late-night talk show.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music
A rare Paul McCartney and Wings trove heads to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame this summer
A collection of Paul McCartney instruments, outfits, handwritten lyrics, unseen photos and tour memorabilia will be part of an exhibit at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame this summer, billed as the first major museum show to feature McCartney and Wings.
2 weeks ago in Olympics, Sports
In a golden masterclass, Norway’s Klaebo extends Winter Olympics medal record
Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo's golden run at Milan Cortina continued Wednesday as the Norwegian star secured his fifth gold at the Milan Cortina Olympics — and a record 10th overall — in the men's team sprint.
2 weeks ago in Olympics, Sports, Trending
US star Mikaela Shiffrin wins slalom to break 8-year Olympic drought
Mikaela Shiffrin's turbulent, 12-year Olympic journey came full circle Wednesday when she won the slalom by a massive 1.50 seconds to break her long medal drought at the Winter Games.
2 weeks ago in College, High School,
Full Area HS Basketball results, Kernel boys get a win and girls fall, DWU vs Dordt tonight in Mitchell & SDSU hoops the next two days
Results from Area HS basketball games, Mitchell girls tough shooting night, Mitchell boys back-to-back wins, Tigers vs Defenders in the Corn Palace tonight, SDSU basketball today and tomorrow.
Mitchell Community Scholarship Fund Radiothon set for Feb. 23 on KOOL 98-3 and KMIT
The Mitchell Community Scholarship Fund will hold its 23rd annual Radiothon fundraiser Monday, Feb. 23, on KOOL 98-3 and KMIT. Donations support scholarships for seniors at Mitchell High School and Mitchell Christian School, with prize drawings for pledges.
2 weeks ago in Olympics, Sports
Defending champion Sweden out of Olympic medal contention in men’s curling after ‘horrible week’
Defending champion Sweden was eliminated from semifinal contention in the men's curling competition at the Winter Olympics with two matches to spare Tuesday after what skip Niklas Edin described as a "horrible week."
2 weeks ago in Entertainment
Madonna sends good luck message to American figure skater Amber Glenn at Olympics
Just before Glenn performed her short program at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Tuesday night, which is set to Madonna's song "Like a Prayer," she received a video from the "Queen of Pop" wishing her luck in the individual competition at the Winter Games.
2 weeks ago in Sports
Tiger Woods isn’t ruling out a return to the Masters. Ryder Cup captaincy also uncertain
Tiger Woods did not rule out a return to the Masters just under two months away, even as his immediate future appears to include just about everything but golf.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music
Bruce Springsteen and E Street Band to launch ‘Land of Hope and Dreams’ US tour next month
The rock icon and the E Street Band announced Tuesday the launch of their "Land of Hope and Dreams" American tour starting March 31 in Minneapolis, kicking off a 20-date run that blends arena rock with a message centered on democracy, freedom and what Springsteen calls the defense of the American ideal.
2 weeks ago in National
Federal judge rules Kilmar Abrego Garcia can’t be re-detained by immigration authorities
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement cannot re-detain Kilmar Abrego Garcia because a 90-day detention period has expired and the government has no viable plan for deporting him, a federal judge ruled on Tuesday.
