travelview/iStock(MIAMI) — The Miami Beach Police Department is beefing up the number of officers to patrol crowds for the remainder of spring break after several incidents involving alcohol-induced revelers have caused chaos in the city, according to reports. On Tuesday, Miami Beach officials held an emergency meeting to address the alcohol-induced antics the partiers have …
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Mar 20
Tropical cyclone leaves parts of Mozambique under water, kills over 200
Tafadzwa Ufumeli/Getty Images(LONDON) — Mozambique’s president declared three days of national mourning on Wednesday as the southeast African country struggles to recover from a powerful cyclone that has claimed dozens of lives, submerged villages and washed away homes. Tropical cyclone Idai made landfall near the port city of Beira late last Thursday and slowly moved …
Mar 20
Founder of Jelly Belly releases cannabis-infused jelly beans
Garrett Aitken/iStock(NEW YORK) — Jelly bean aficionados will now be able to get high with something stronger than a sugar rush. The creator of one of the most recognized brands of jelly beans has debuted a line of cannabis-infused sweets for candy lovers to enjoy. Last month, “Candyman” David Klein, responsible for the creation of …
Mar 20
Local Polar Plunge to benefit South Dakota Special Olympics set for Friday
Special Olympics South Dakota and Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics are calling on all Mitchell area residents with daring souls and warm hearts, willing to brave the cold for the Polar Plunge for Special Olympics on Friday, March 22nd. With last year being Special Olympics South Dakota’s 50th Anniversary, the organization is excited …
Mar 20
New Lion Air details raise questions about pilot training on Boeing 737 MAX as wait on Ethiopian Airlines crash cause continues
Yin Liqin/China News Service/VCG via Getty Images(WASHINGTON) — More details emerged on Wednesday about last year’s Boeing 737 MAX 8 crash in Indonesia, further exposing what experts say was a lack of pilot training on the plane’s suspect flight management system as the delay continued in releasing critical information about what might have caused a …
Mar 20
Public Safety Chief Lyndon Overweg is retiring
Mitchell’s Chief of Public Safety, Lyndon Overweg, is calling it a career. “I turned in my retirement notice to the Mayor here a couple of weeks ago,”, said Overweg. “I’m looking at a June 14 retirement date.” The 53 year old Overweg’s been in law enforcement for almost 31 years. He interned with the Mitchell …
Mar 20
Davison County flood information
Davison County Emergency Management Director Jeff Bathke has issued a flooding update: Creeks, streams and rivers will be flooding starting this weekend. -Mt. Vernon is currently in good shape, with sandbags available at the Post Office. -Ethan has ensured all culverts are open. Public Works is looking into discharging lagoons as they have filled up. …
Mar 20
Peloton hit with $150M infringement lawsuit over use of songs
Roberto Machado Noa/LightRocket via Getty Images(NEW YORK) — Publishers representing songwriters behind hits by Rihanna, Justin Timberlake, Lady Gaga and others filed a $150 million lawsuit against Peloton on Tuesday, accusing the fitness technology firm of copyright infringement. The National Music Publishers’ Association, whose members include Downtown Music Publishing, Big Deal Music, Reservoir and Royalty …
Mar 20
Grace Eleyae turned her issue with hair breakage into a million-dollar business
Grace Eleyae(NEW YORK) — After suffering hair breakage from wearing a hat while traveling, Grace Eleyae, chief executive officer and co-founder of the original Slap (Satin-Lined Cap), decided enough was enough. Instead of complaining, she got creative. “There has to be something that is stylish enough to go out in, but protective enough to wear …
Mar 20
Washington sheriff’s deputy killed in shooting during traffic stop
Evgen_Prozhyrko/iStock(KITTITAS, Wash.) — A sheriff’s deputy was shot and killed during a traffic stop in Washington state late Tuesday. Deputies from Kittitas County, about 90 minutes east of Seattle, were called for a “driving complaint” at about 7:30 p.m., according to the sheriff’s office. When the suspect failed to stop, law enforcement officers pursued the …