WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump is elected president of the United States, as voters eager to shake up the nation’s political establishment pick the businessman to lead the country. An unexpected Republican nominee, Trump rode a wave of support from voters seeking change and willing to accept a candidate loose with facts and accused of …
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Nov 08
Davison County polling places
The polls are open on this historic Election Day. Voting concludes at 7 pm local time. There are five polling places in Davison County: In the City of Mitchell, precincts 14-18 vote at the MC-TEA building at 821 North Capital and precincts 6-13 and 19-20 vote at the Corn Palace at 604 North Main Street. …
Nov 07
MItchell PD offer this Election Day reminder
Please keep this in mind as you head to the polls Tuesday. Since an election will be held tomorrow, The Mitchell Police Division would like to remind the public that it is illegal to conduct certain activities within 100 feet of any entrance to a polling place. In general, it is illegal to gather petition …
Nov 02
Mitchell woman pleads not guilty to numerous charges
A 35 year old Mitchell woman says she’s not guilty of three drug charges plus kidnapping and robbery. According to court documents, court services performed a probation search on September 8th and Danica Loseke tested positive for methamphetamine and THC. She also admitted to officers that she recently ingested the substance. In a separate matter …
Nov 01
Regional economy continues to slide
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — A monthly survey of business leaders suggests the economy will continue slowing in nine Midwest and Plains states, in part because of manufacturing weakness. The Mid-America Business Conditions Index report released Tuesday says the overall economic index for the region dropped to 43.8 in October from September’s 45.5. Creighton University economist …
Oct 23
Mitchell kidnapping suspect arrested in North Dakota
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 …
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 …