The Mitchell Department of Public Safety received a report of a male subject with a gunshot wound who was at Avera Queen of Peace Hospital in Mitchell shortly after 7pm last Saturday. Officers investigated this matter and determined that the injury was apparently the result of the reckless handling of a firearm. In this incident, …
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Jan 08
Mitchell Public schools conduct a short precautionary lock down.
Mitchell public schools were locked down for a short time Monday morning as a precaution. Superintendent Joe Graves says it happened around 10 am when a third party thought they had seen an on-line threat against Mitchell Senior High. “We of course took that seriously and immediate called Police,”, said Graves. He says all buildings …
Jan 01
Emergency shelters open for those without power
Northwestern Energy is reporting power outage on Mitchell’s north side affecting nearly 950 customers. Emergency shelters are being opened for those without power. The shelters are located at the Davison County 4H Grounds, 3200 West Havens, and at the Corn Palace, 604 North Main St. Power Crews are working to restore power. Northwestern estimates power …
Dec 28
Mitchell Driver License station adds an extra day
Mitchell’s driver license exam station will be open four days a week beginning in January. Currently, the station is open from 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Starting Friday, Jan. 5, the station also will be opened the same time every Friday as well. “We have a lot of demand for use of the …
Dec 13
South Dakota Prep Basketball Scores
Tuesday’s Scores By The Associated Press Corsica/Stickney 66, Avon 35 Brookings 56, Huron 53 Canton 79, Garretson 62 Chamberlain 63, Gregory 24 Chester 72, Howard 41 Clark/Willow Lake 63, DeSmet 38 Dakota Valley 66, Beresford 43 Douglas 76, St. Thomas More 56 Ethan 67, Andes Central 58 Faulkton 66, Sunshine Bible Academy 46 Groton Area …
Dec 08
MTI Foundation recognizes donors
The Mitchell Technical Institute Foundation held its 12th annual Donor Recognition Event on Thursday. Five awards were presented to donors in different categories. The Volunteerism & Service Award was presented to Bob Banks and Doug Kazmerzak who were instrumental in setting up the Ag Class of 1974 Scholarship. The scholarship is funded by 1974 graduates …
Dec 02
Mitchell area crime update
A suspect has been identified regarding recent burglaries that occurred in Ethan on November 28th. Mitchell Assistant Police Chief Mike Koster says suspect is also responsible for several burglaries in the Mitchell, including the burglaries that occurred on November 1st in the 800 block of N. Main and November 17th in the 1300 block of …
Nov 29
Northwestern Energy opens new office in Mitchell
NorthWestern Energy is pleased to announce the opening of our new office in Mitchell. The office is home to our construction group, as well as the service center walk-in office for customers in Mitchell that want to pay bills, set up services or ask questions in person. The Mitchell office, located at 300 South Burr, …
Nov 28
Mitchell Police seeking information regarding a business burglary
On the early morning hours of November 17th, someone forcibly entered a business located in the 1300 block of W. Havens Ave Mitchell, SD. Over $1,000.00 in cash was taken from the business. A white four door car was seen in the area around the time of the burglary. If you have any information regarding …
Nov 02
Mitchell man pleads not guilty to murder and manslaughter
A Mitchell man accused of suffocating his wife has pleaded not guilty to charges of murder and manslaughter. Thirty-nine-year-old James Brinker is charged in the death last month of 36-year-old Marie Brinker. He entered his pleas Wednesday and trial was scheduled for the week of Feb. 13. Court documents allege Brinker wrapped his wife in …
