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 …
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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 …
Jul 01
Former Parkston football coach accused of embezzlement
A former Parkston High School head football coach is accused of embezzling roughly $9,000 from the Parkston football team. 29-year-old Tony Axtell of Sioux Falls faces a felony grand theft charge. If convicted, the maximum punishment is 10 years in prison and a $20,000 fine plus restitution. Authorities say that the embezzlement occurred between August …
Jun 27
Charges filed in fatal crash
Authorities have filed several charges regarding to Saturday morning’s fatal crash south of Mitchell. Davison County States Attorney Jim Miskimins says eighteen year old Tate Thompson of Ethan is charged with driving under the influence, vehicular battery, vehicular homicide and hit and run resulting in serious injury or death. Thompson is free on bond. His …
Jun 26
Authorities identify 18 year old killed in Saturday morning crash
An 18 year old man from Alexandria has been identified as the person killed in a one-vehicle crash that occurred early Saturday morning south of Mitchell. Four others were injured. Dylan Mentele was a passenger. He was ejected from the vehicle and died at the scene. A 2011 GMC Sierra was eastbound when the driver, …
Jun 25
Davison County fatal crash
One person was killed and four others injured in a one-vehicle crash that occurred early Saturday morning south of Mitchell The names of those involved are not being released pending notification of family members. A 2011 GMC Sierra was eastbound when the driver failed to negotiate a curve east of the intersection of 258th Street …
Jun 23
Suspect sought in Salem Drug burglary
McCook County authorities are asking for your help in finding who’s responsible for a burglary in Salem Wednesday night. The Attorney General’s office and McCook County Sheriff’s Office confirm that someone broke into Salem Drug around 11:17 pm. Surveillance video depicts a male suspect. If you have any information regarding this incident please call the …