A Sioux Falls woman is wanted in Davison County for second-degree kidnapping and contributing to the delinquency of a minor. Court documents say on February 6th 38 year old Aphelia Rose Whiting picked up two female juveniles from the Mitchell Public Library and took them to Iowa without permission. The two were in placement at …
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Feb 07
Mitchell Technical Institute wins a major award
Mitchell Technical Institute has been named a winner of the inaugural Siemens-Aspen Community College STEM Award by the Aspen Institute College Excellence Program (CEP) and the Siemens Foundation. MTI’s Power Line Construction and Maintenance program will receive an award of $50,000 and is among eight exceptional community college programs in science, technology, engineering and math …
Jan 30
Downtown Thursday poll wants your opinion
Mitchell Main Street and Beyond is looking for your opinion regarding the popular summer Downtown Thursday event. Executive Director Jen Johnston is inviting everyone to participate in an on-line poll whether to keep Downtown Thursday on Thursdays or move the event to Fridays. “Everyone of course wants to see higher attendance and this event will …
Jan 22
MTI recognized for excellence in on-line learning
AffordableCollegesOnline.org, a leader in higher education information, resources and rankings, has recognized Mitchell Technical Institute for their excellence in online learning. MTI was listed as the top two-year college for online programs in South Dakota. The primary data points used to identify the best online colleges of 2018 included regional accreditation; in-state tuition and fees; …
Jan 17
Mitchell storage unit burglary reported
Between 12-31-17 at 4:00 P.M. and 1-8-18 at 7:10 P.M. an unknown person(s) forcibly entered a storage unit located in the 900 block of North Ohlman, Mitchell SD. Stolen in the burglary were several Dewalt cordless tools and a Yeti cooler. Total value of the property stolen is approximately $1100.00. If you have information in …
Jan 16
Police investigate accidental shooting
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, …
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 …