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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!

Washington DC and Philadelphia Flyaway July 25-30 or August 1-6, 2024

Washington DC and Philadelphia Flyaway July 25-30 or August 1-6, 2024

This is THE BEST Washington DC trip around!  It’s your chance to see the sites you’ve always wanted to see!

Sports

15 hours ago in Sports

Celtics rout Mavericks 107-89 in Game 1 of NBA Finals behind Brown, returning Porzingis

Kristaps Porzingis didn't want to make predictions about how his body would respond heading into the NBA Finals after he spent more than a month on the sideline with a calf injury.

15 hours ago in Sports

Carlos Alcaraz will play Alexander Zverev in the first French Open final for each

Carlos Alcaraz started poorly and fell behind early in his French Open semifinal against Jannik Sinner. Later, as both dealt with cramps under Friday's afternoon sun, Alcaraz trailed by two sets to one.

2 days ago in Sports

Novak Djokovic says his knee surgery went well and he wants to return to action as soon as possible

Novak Djokovic said the surgery on his right knee "went well" after he was injured during the French Open and added Thursday that he hopes to return to competition "as soon as possible."

2 days ago in Sports

Redemption-minded Celtics set to match up with opportunistic Mavericks in NBA Finals

As the Dallas Mavericks and Boston Celtics prepare to tip off the NBA Finals, the four biggest names in the series are looking at this moment through different lenses.

2 days ago in Sports

Carlos Rodón wins 6th straight start for Yankees, putting miserable first season in New York behind

Carlos Rodón has put his miserable first season with the Yankees behind, pitching like the All-Star expected by New York when it lavished a $162 million, eight-year contract on the left-hander.

3 days ago in Sports

The NBA Finals were too late for Dallas’ Luka Doncic to watch as a kid. Now, he’s in them

Luka Doncic didn't stay up all night to watch NBA Finals games as a kid. They usually started at something like 3 a.m. in his native Slovenia. He had school to get to a few hours later. He'd wake up and find out who won.

National

15 hours ago in National

Scorching heat keeps grip on Southwest US as records tumble and more triple digits forecast

The first heat wave of the year is expected to maintain its grip on the U.S. Southwest for at least another day Friday, after records tumbled across the region with temperatures soaring past 110 degrees Fahrenheit (43 degrees Celsius) from California to Arizona.

15 hours ago in National

Hunter Biden’s daughter Naomi testifies about her father in his federal gun trial, ending 1st week

Hunter Biden's daughter Naomi testified Friday in his federal gun trial about visiting her father while he was at a California rehab center, telling jurors that he seemed to be improving in the weeks before he bought the revolver in 2018.

2 days ago in National

Who’s testified, and who might, in Hunter Biden’s firearms trial

Jurors who will decide whether President Joe Biden's son is guilty of federal firearms charges are hearing deeply personal testimony about a dark period for Hunter Biden.

4 days ago in National

How Biden’s new order to halt asylum at the US border is supposed to work

President Joe Biden on Tuesday unveiled a halt to asylum processing at the U.S. border with Mexico when illegal entries reach a threshold that he deems excessive.

4 days ago in National, Trending

Southwest US to bake in first heat wave of season, and records may fall with highs topping 110

The first heat wave of the season is bringing triple-digit temperatures earlier than usual to much of the U.S. Southwest, where forecasters warned residents Tuesday to brace for dangerously hot conditions.

4 days ago in National

Jury is chosen in Hunter Biden’s federal firearms case and opening statements are set for Tuesday

A jury was seated Monday in the federal gun case against President Joe Biden's son Hunter, after prospective panelists were questioned about their thoughts on gun rights and drug addiction while the first lady watched from the front row of the courtroom.

Lifestyle

2 days ago in Lifestyle

Learner’s permit and insurance: What parents of new drivers need to know

Cheap Insurance helps steer parents of student drivers toward understanding the rules of insurance coverage and driving transitions.

2 days ago in Lifestyle, Trending

From smart glasses to a rainbow rodeo, some Father’s Day gift ideas for all kinds of dads

Homemade cards and drawings, and things made of clay or popsicle sticks, are evergreen options from little hands. So is gathering your top family photos for framing, or knitting up a sweater, hat or socks. If store-bought is your jam, try one of these suggestions.

2 days ago in Lifestyle

Keeping children safe on social media: What parents should know to protect their kids

At what age should kids be on social media? Should they be on it at all? If they aren't, will they be social pariahs? Should parents monitor their conversations? Do parental controls work?

3 days ago in Lifestyle

Life as a teen without social media isn’t easy. These families are navigating adolescence offline

With the damaging consequences of social media increasingly well documented, some parents are trying to raise their children with restrictions or blanket bans. Teenagers themselves are aware that too much social media is bad for them, and some are initiating social media "cleanses" because of the toll it takes on mental health and grades.

4 days ago in Lifestyle

Service dogs helped ease PTSD symptoms in US military veterans, researchers say

Specially trained service dogs helped ease PTSD symptoms in U.S. military veterans in a small study that the researchers hope will help expand options for service members.

4 days ago in Lifestyle

How to find the right balance between telemedicine and in-person care

Patients can now see an array of doctors without leaving their recliner thanks to telemedicine. But that doesn't mean trips to the office should end. Finding the right balance between virtual and in-person visits can be a key to getting good care.

World

15 hours ago in World

The Danish prime minister is assaulted on a Copenhagen square, media reports say

Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen was assaulted by a man on a square in the capital of Copenhagen, the state news agency Ritzau reported Friday.

2 days ago in Trending, World

The sun rises over Normandy’s beaches on D-Day’s 80th anniversary

As the sun sets on the D-Day generation, it rose again over Normandy beaches where soldiers fought and died exactly 80 years ago Thursday, kicking off intense anniversary commemorations against the backdrop of renewed war in Europe, in Ukraine.

3 days ago in Trending, World

Amanda Knox re-convicted of slander in Italy for accusing innocent man in roommate’s 2007 murder

An Italian court re-convicted Amanda Knox of slander on Wednesday, even after she was exonerated in the brutal 2007 murder of her British roommate while the two were exchange students in Italy.

4 days ago in World

India’s popular but polarizing leader Narendra Modi is extending his decade in power. Who is he?

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who claimed victory for his alliance in an election seen as a referendum on his decade in power, is a popular but polarizing leader who has presided over a fast-growing economy while advancing Hindu nationalism.

4 days ago in World

Silence and heavy security in China and Hong Kong mark 35th anniversary of Tiananmen crackdown

Checkpoints and rows of police vehicles lined a major road leading to Beijing's Tiananmen Square on Tuesday as China heightened security on the 35th anniversary of a bloody crackdown on pro-democracy protests.

4 days ago in World

Modi’s coalition leads in a majority of seats in early count but opposition is stiffer than expected

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's coalition led in a majority of seats Tuesday in India's general election, according to early figures, but faced a stronger challenge from the opposition than expected after it pushed back against the leader's mixed economic record and polarizing politics.

The KMIT Morning Show

Someone Paid $28,417 For a FEATHER

A single feather from an extinct huia bird became the most expensive feather in the world when it sold for…

6-Foot, 4-Inch Steer Officially the Tallest in the World

A 6-year-old Holstein steer from Oregon has been officially named the tallest in the world at a height of 6…

Man Breaks Record For Building ‘Star Wars’ Lego Set

A Canadian man built a 75,192-piece Lego “Star Wars” Millennium Falcon in a record-breaking time of 7 hours, 36 minutes and…

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Davison County Commission News

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SDSU Extension to host disease management workshops

BROOKINGS, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) South Dakota State University Extension will continue its 10th anniversary celebration of Better Choices, Better Health-South Dakota…

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SDSU Extension offering livestock water testing across state

BROOKINGS, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) South Dakota State University Extension is offering on-site livestock water testing services across the state and encouraging…

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Celibate Nuns in Watertown Trying to Save Daycare

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Entertainment

15 hours ago in Entertainment

Diana Ross, Eminem and Jack White perform for thousands as former Detroit eyesore returns to life

A myriad of Detroit's greatest musical exports, including Diana Ross, Eminem and Jack White, took to the stage in a pulsating sonic spectacle held on the eve of the historic reopening of an 18-story structure that had long symbolized their hometown's decline.

15 hours ago in Entertainment, Trending

After 41 years, Pat Sajak makes his final spin as host of ‘Wheel of Fortune’

After 41 years and over 8,000 episodes, Pat Sajak's final turn as the renowned host of "Wheel of Fortune" will air on Friday.

2 days ago in Entertainment, Music

Ice Spice announces highly anticipated debut album ‘Y2K’ will arrive in July

Ice Spice 's long-awaited debut album, "Y2K," is almost here. The Bronx rapper, celebrated for her sweet, lackadaisical flow, will drop her first full-length album on July 26.

2 days ago in Entertainment

‘Traitors’ cast will include Sam Asghari, Chrishell Stause, Tom Sandoval — and a British aristocrat

"The Traitors," a reality/competition show hybrid, has announced a lineup of reality television all-stars, actors and even a British aristocrat for the cast of its upcoming season.

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15 hours ago in Olympics, Trending

Paris Olympics organizers unveil a display of the five Olympic rings mounted on the Eiffel Tower

The Paris Olympics organizers on Friday unveiled a display of the five Olympic rings mounted on the Eiffel Tower as the French capital marks 50 days until the start of the Summer Games.

15 hours ago in Entertainment, Trending

After 41 years, Pat Sajak makes his final spin as host of ‘Wheel of Fortune’

After 41 years and over 8,000 episodes, Pat Sajak's final turn as the renowned host of "Wheel of Fortune" will air on Friday.

2 days ago in Lifestyle, Trending

From smart glasses to a rainbow rodeo, some Father’s Day gift ideas for all kinds of dads

Homemade cards and drawings, and things made of clay or popsicle sticks, are evergreen options from little hands. So is gathering your top family photos for framing, or knitting up a sweater, hat or socks. If store-bought is your jam, try one of these suggestions.

2 days ago in Trending, World

The sun rises over Normandy’s beaches on D-Day’s 80th anniversary

As the sun sets on the D-Day generation, it rose again over Normandy beaches where soldiers fought and died exactly 80 years ago Thursday, kicking off intense anniversary commemorations against the backdrop of renewed war in Europe, in Ukraine.