Month: May 2020
Mitchell Police are looking for a local man with outstanding arrest warrants
The Mitchell Police Department is currently attempting to locate 34 year old Michael Wilson. Wilson currently has an outstanding Davison County arrest warrant for Aggravated Eluding, SDCL 32-33-18.2 and Driving Under Revocation, SDCL 32-12-65(1) resulting [Read More…]
Avera Queen of Peace CEO Tom Clark named Chief Strategy and Growth Officer at Avera Health
Avera Health has announced the appointment of Tom Clark, as the new Chief Strategy and Growth Officer, effective July 12, 2020. Clark, who will join Avera’s executive leadership team, will guide the health system’s strategic [Read More…]
Avera Queen of Peace begins allowing limited visitors
One visitor per patient per day is now allowed in some parts of Avera Queen of Peace Hospital during regular visitor hours. Avera Medical Group clinics, as well as outpatient and diagnostic imaging areas, are [Read More…]
Dakota Wesleyan University announces faculty promotions
Five faculty members at Dakota Wesleyan University are being honored for promotion. Erin Desmond is being promoted from instructor to assistant professor; “Many people don’t fully appreciate the scope of work undertaken by faculty in [Read More…]
Several area counties show significant bumps in COVID-19 cases
New numbers from the South Dakota Health Department are indicating significant increases in COVID-19 cases in several area counties. Aurora County cases have risen by five to eight total with two recovered and 60 negative [Read More…]
Large fuel spill closes I-90 near Reliance early Monday morning
Between 7,000 and 8,000 gallons of diesel fuel spilled following an early Monday morning crash on I-90 near Reliance. The Department of Public Safety says a westbound semi towing a tanker trailer and pup tank [Read More…]
Suspect in officer involved shooting was positive for COVID-19 virus
The Division of Criminal Investigation and the Rapid City Police Department have confirmed that the male subject in the officer involved shooting that occurred Wednesday, May 13, 2020, in Rapid City, South Dakota was positive [Read More…]
Mitchell Public Library announces re-opening plans
The Mitchell Public Library will re-open to the public on Tuesday, May 26 with limited hours. The shortened hours of operation will be Monday- Friday from 10:00 AM- 4:00 PM; and Saturday from 10:00 AM [Read More…]
SDANG to Honor COVID-19 Responders with F-16 Flyover May 16
South Dakota Air National Guard’s 114th Fighter Wing will conduct a series of flyovers at several healthcare facilities throughout Eastern South Dakota May 16 to honor fellow Americans working to fight the 2019 Novel Coronavirus [Read More…]
Dakota Wesleyan University announces honor award recipients for the 2019-2020 academic year
Despite not being able to gather collectively for the annual Honors Banquet due to COVID-19, several students at Dakota Wesleyan University are still being honored with university awards for the 2019-20 academic year. Distinguished Scholars [Read More…]
South Dakota’s Technical Colleges Plan for On-Campus Classes in Fall 2020
South Dakota’s four technical colleges plan to resume on-campus operations this fall, with face-to-face teaching and learning at institutions across the state. The colleges will continue to focus on providing high-quality online instruction to complete [Read More…]
South Dakota unemployment initial weekly claims decrease
During the week of April 26 through May 2, a total of 3,756 initial weekly claims for unemployment benefits were processed by the Department of Labor and Regulation. This is a decrease of 1,779 claims [Read More…]
S.D. Labor Department Accepting Claims for Additional 13 Weeks of Unemployment Benefits
The Department of Labor and Regulation is now accepting claims for Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation (PEUC) which allows for an additional 13 weeks of benefits at the end of the regular 26 weeks of state [Read More…]
Elite Eight Athletes of the Year 2020
17th Annual Elite Eight Athlete of the Year Award Brought to you by: POET Biorefining of Mitchell, Walmart of Mitchell, and the Depot of Mitchell and made possible by KORN News Radio/Q107-3 and KORN Country [Read More…]
Potential COVID-19 Exposure at Mitchell Business
State Health officials announced Monday, May 4, that an employee at Blarney’s Sports Bar and Grill in Mitchell has tested positive for COVID-19. The individual worked at the business while able to transmit the virus [Read More…]
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