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 …
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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 …
Oct 30
Mitchell Police seeking burglary suspect
On October 29th, between the hours of 4:00 A.M. and 4:20 A.M. A male subject entered a business located in the 100 block of East 2nd, Mitchell SD. Stolen in the burglary was approximately $60.00 cash. The above images are surveillance video of the subject from the business. If you have information in relation to this …
Oct 28
Fatal crash in Hanson County
A 57-year-old man died early Saturday in a one-vehicle crash northeast of Mitchell. The name of the deceased is not being released pending notification of family. He was the driver of the vehicle and the only occupant. A 2003 Dodge Caravan was traveling on 247th Street near the intersection of 414th Avenue when the driver …
Oct 25
2019 Corn Palace Mural theme announced
With four USS South Dakota crew members looking on, Mitchell Mayor Jerry Toomey announced the 2019 Corn Palace mural theme: “A Salute to the Military.” He says it came from a community member. “That maybe we ought to look at a salute to the military and I thought it was a great idea,” said Toomey. …
Oct 22
One dead several injured in Saturday night incident involving vehicles and livestock
One person died and several others were injured Saturday night in a fatal crash east of Mitchell that involved both vehicles and livestock. Names of the those involved have not yet been released pending notification of families. A 2014 Dodge Durango was westbound on Interstate 90 near mile marker 333 when it hit six cows …
Oct 21
Several injuries in I-90 incident near Mitchell
Several people were injured, one severely, an incident on I-90 just east of Mitchell, Saturday evening shortly after 8:00 pm. South Dakota Department of Public Safety Spokesman Tony Mangan says the incident involved cattle and vehicles. Interstate 90’s westbound lanes were closed from Exit 335, Riverside Road, and traffic detoured on Highway 38, while crews …