Regional Economic Index shaky in July
Our Region’s Manufacturing economy showed some improvement in July…but it’s just barely in positive territory. That’s the latest reading from the Mid America Business Conditions Index from Creighton University. Overall, manufacturing is growing…but jobs growth [Read More…]
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The Mitchell City Council Monday agreed to allow the Mitchell Police Department to participate in the planning of a possible regional law enforcement center as part of Davison County’s proposed county jail project. Commissioner John [Read More...] -
State officials say Sioux Falls Penitentiary Warden Joseph Roemmich is no longer employed by the Department of Corrections. Spokesman Michael Winder gave no explanation, stating Tabatha Benting is now serving as warden of the Jameson [Read More...] -
Black Hills area fire crews are issuing a zero-tolerance policy for illegal fires as the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally gets underway later this week. Most Black Hills counties have issued burn bans ahead of the Rally’s [Read More...] -
The South Dakota Department of Public Safety is reporting an 18 year old woman from Wall died Monday morning in a single-vehicle crash near Scenic, South Dakota. Preliminary crash information indicates shortly before 8am, the [Read More...] -
Attorney General Marty Jackley says South Dakota will receive $996,862.80 as its share in a $400 million settlement in principle with Sandoz Inc. to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturer engaged in widespread, long-running [Read More...]
SPORTS
Fire damages Brandon Valley Baseball Association grandstand
BRANDON, S.D. — A fire heavily damaged the Brandon Valley Baseball Association’s First National Bank Field less than two days after one of its teams won a state championship. Association officials said the fire broke [Read More…]
Tuesday Sports: August 4, 2026
TUESDAY SPORTS, AUGUST 4, 2026 CLASS B STATE LEGION BASEBALL TOURNAMENT Dakota Valley 10, Volga 7 (9 innings) – Sterling Schauff with a three-run home run in the bottom of the ninth inning. Madison 12, [Read More…]
Mitchell swimmers shine at Futures meet, Pickett sets four state records
Mitchell swimmers capped the long-course season with standout performances at the Futures Swim Meet in Madison, Wisconsin, highlighted by state records, podium finishes and finals appearances against many of the nation’s top amateur swimmers. Five [Read More…]
Monday Sports: August 3, 2026
MONDAY SPORTS, AUGUST 3, 2026 CLASS B STATE LEGION BASEBALL TOURNAMENT Madison 4, Volga 3 Dell Rapids 9, Parkston 7 – Elimination Game. Parkston ends the season with a 22-11 record. Dakota Valley 8, Groton [Read More…]
2026 State Amateur Baseball Tournament Bracket Released
KORN News Radio FM 101.3/AM 1490 will have complete coverage of all area teams in this year’s 2026 Class B Amateur Baseball Tournament in Mitchell at Cadwell Park; Alexandria, Kimball/White Lake, Mt. Vernon, Parkston Mudcats, [Read More…]
Arozarena scores in 9th as Mariners snap losing streak with 4-3 win over Twins
SEATTLE (AP) — Randy Arozarena scored in the ninth inning on Cal Raleigh’s groundout to first base, and the Seattle Mariners snapped a three-game losing streak with a 4-3 victory over the Minnesota Twins on [Read More…]



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