A vehicle that had been reported stolen in Pierre has been seen in the Queen of Peace area in Mitchell. The vehicle is a red Ford F-250 Super Duty, 4 door pickup, with Oleson Plumbing markings on it. South Dakota Commercial License 06137A. At the time the vehicle was occupied by at least one woman. …
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Jun 14
Main Street businesses face flooding
MITCHELL, S.D. (AP) — A water main break flooded at least three Main Street businesses in Mitchell. The flooding Monday night ruined merchandise and forced businesses to close early. Harve’s Sport Shop owner Jim Johnston estimates that more than 1,000 gallons of water flooded his store. He says it was “kind of disheartening.” The water …
Jun 07
Small plane crash kills pilot
DE SMET, S.D. (AP) — Authorities say the pilot of a small plane died and a passenger survived when the plane crashed into Lake Thompson in eastern South Dakota. Officials with the Kingsbury County Sheriff’s Office tell says a call came in at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday about a plane crash at the lake. Authorities say there …
Jun 04
Mitchell men claim $50,000 lottery prize
Philip Picha and Mike Hilton of Mitchell have been buying lottery tickets together for 20 years. When they win, they split their prize. Each man is now $25,000 richer thanks to a Powerball ticket from the June 1 drawing. The South Dakota Lottery Association says the pair matched four of five white ball numbers and …
May 28
Mitchell Memorial Weekend a success
Despite over an inch of rain throughout most of Saturday, the sun came out just in time for the annual Mitchell Memorial Weekend benefiting the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Hundreds of people gathered on the south end of Main Street to enjoy a children’s peddle pull, inflatables, a car show and shine, plus the centerpiece of …
May 26
Three graduate James Valley Drug and DUI Court
The third floor courtroom in the Davison County Courthouse was the site of a celebration Thursday as Leah Shields, Amy DeMaranville, and Thomas Engebretson graduated from the James Valley Drug and DUI Court. South Dakota Corrections Secretary Denny Kaemingk offered his congratulations and encouragement. Drug and DUI court is an intensive supervision program providing an …
May 08
16 year old female assaulted, suspect sought by Police
On 05/07/2016 at approximately 1145 p.m. a 16 year old female was assaulted in the 100 block of North Lawler St. The female had just left the movie theater and was getting into her vehicle when the assault occurred. The Mitchell Police Department is looking for a white male described as being approximately 5’8″ or …
May 06
Corn Palace murals to remain the same for another year
It looks like Willie Nelson and Elvis Presley will adorn the Corn Palace for another year. That’s the word from Mayor Jerry Toomey. He told KORN News Radio while the murals will remain the same, the natural grasses will be replaced. Toomey says the move should save the city around $60,000 and will be re-evaluated …
Apr 27
2nd Annual MAC Triathlon
Join us on June 11, 2016 for a Sprint Triathlon in the beautiful city of Mitchell, South Dakota! Enjoy the scenic routes as you complete an open swim in lake Mitchell, bike around Lake Mitchell, and run around the scenic Lake Mitchell. Make sure to mark your calendars for the Pasta Night on Friday, …