From Mitchell Police Department: Arrested– On 10-23-16 Vanessa Hakl was arrested in Harvey North Dakota on arrest warrants for 1st Degree Robbery and 1st Degree Kidnapping that had been issued for her out of Davison County. Hakl was wanted in connection with a kidnapping and robbery that occurred on 9-22-16 in Mitchell. Hakl was arrested …
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Oct 11
Greenway voted America's Pig Farmer of the Year
The National Pork Board announced today that Brad Greenway, a pig farmer from Mitchell, South Dakota, is the recipient of its 2016 America’s Pig Farmer of the YearSM Award by achieving the highest score from a third-party judging panel and online voting. The award recognizes a pig farmer who excels at raising pigs using the …
Sep 05
Strong storms slam Springfield
Overnight storms destroyed four homes, damaged buildings, downed trees and caused minor injuries in Springfield. The Bon Homme County Emergency Management Office says dozens of homes were damaged and several destroyed. National Weather Service meteorologist Todd Heitkamp says the damage was caused by winds between 100 mph and 110 mph. About 300 volunteers are assisting. …
Aug 26
More drug busts in Mitchell
On Wednesday August 24, 2016, Officers with Mitchell Police Division conducted a search of a residence located at 1109 S. Rowley Street in Mitchell. As a result of the search, approx. 2 pounds of marijuana that was packaged in several small plastic bags weighing approx. 1 ounce each, apparent methamphetamine residue, apparent marijuana wax residue, …
Aug 25
10 year old boy dies in two vehicle crash
A 10-year-old boy died Wednesday in a two-vehicle crash east of Platte about 3:30 Wednesday afternoon. Five other occupants were injured. A 2000 Ford Ranger pickup was southbound on 376th Avenue and entered the intersection with South Dakota Highway 44. The vehicle collided with a 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee that was eastbound on SD Highway …
Aug 12
Mitchell Drug Arrests
On Wednesday August 10, 2016, Officers with Mitchell Police Division conducted a search of a residence located at 212 W. Elm Avenue in Mitchell. As a result of the search, approx. 1.76 ounces of a substance believed to be methylenedioxy-methamphetamine (M.D.M.A, also known as Ecstasy or Molly), approx. 5 grams of a substance believed to …
Jul 14
City of Mitchell cleared of alleged wrong-doing
A federal judge has cleared the city of Mitchell and former mayor Ken Tracy of any illegal activity in a lawsuit filed by a man once pegged as the next director of the city’s Corn Palace tourist attraction. Steve Koch in May 2015 filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against the city and Tracy, maintaining …
Jul 09
Ed’s Pet World – Dog Days of Summer
Post a pic of your favorite pooch, your companion, your best friend, your “kid”…and get your chance to win a $50 or $25 gift card to Ed’s Pet World! During the Dog Days of Summer, Q107.3, KORN Country 92.1, KORN 1490 and Ed’s Pet World want to see your favorite pic of your dog. Submit …
Jul 03
Mitchell Police seeking Douglas County runaway
The Mitchell Department of Public Safety is looking for a 13 year old male who ran away from Douglas County. Chance Trask, white male, 5 foot 6 inches, 110 pounds, brown hair and brown eyes. Last seen wearing all black clothing, may also have a red hoodie sweatshirt with a back pack and skateboard, believed …
