Year: 2021
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Man and woman facing felony charges
Two people are facing numerous felony charges after officers executed a search warrant Wednesday evening. Members of the Mitchell Police Department’s Emergency Response Unit carried out the operation at 8:41 pm at 707 South Minnesota [Read More…]
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Tropical Storm Elsa weakens, spares Florida of major damage
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — A weakened Tropical Storm Elsa dumped rain across Florida’s Gulf Coast early Wednesday but appears to have spared the state significant damage and widespread power outages. Elsa wobbled through the [Read More…]
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14 days after Florida condo collapse, no signs of survivors
SURFSIDE, Fla. (AP) — The search for victims of the collapse of a Miami-area high-rise condominium reached its 14th day on Wednesday, with the death toll at three dozen, more than 100 people still [Read More…]
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Lightning look to be 1st team to win Cup at home since 2015
Tampa Bay Lightning fans at a watch party at Amalie Arena, in Tampa, Fla., look on in disbelief as their team loses in overtime in Montreal to the Montreal Canadiens in Game 4 of the [Read More…]
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ESPN takes Nichols off NBA Finals duty after leaked comments
ESPN has replaced Nichols as its sideline reporter for the NBA Finals following a report detailing critical comments she made about Black colleague Maria Taylor. PHOENIX (AP) — ESPN replaced Rachel Nichols as its sideline [Read More…]
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Silver says NBA may have weathered pandemic well financially
Fans cheer prior to game 1 of basketball’s NBA Finals between the Milwaukee Bucks and the Phoenix Suns, Tuesday, July 6, 2021, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York, Pool) PHOENIX (AP) — The NBA may emerge [Read More…]
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No relay: Banned sprinter Richardson left off Olympic team
In this June 19, 2021 photo, Sha’Carri Richardson celebrates after winning the first heat of the semis finals in women’s 100-meter runat the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials in Eugene, Ore. Richardson cannot run [Read More…]
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Paul carries Suns past Giannis, Bucks in NBA Finals opener
Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul (3) drives past Milwaukee Bucks guard Jrue Holiday (21) during the second half of Game 1 of basketball’s NBA Finals, Tuesday, July 6, 2021, in Phoenix. PHOENIX (AP) — Chris [Read More…]
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Two people died and another was injured in a crash in Aurora County
Two people died and another person was seriously injured early Sunday night in a one-vehicle crash west of Plankinton. The Department of Public Safety reports preliminary information indicates a Toyota Camry was eastbound on Interstate [Read More…]
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Body recovered from Lake Yankton
The body of a teen age male drowning victim was recovered from Lake Yankton, below Gavins Point Dam, about 8:35 Sunday night, following several hours of searching. The call for help came in about 3:30 [Read More…]
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Young people formerly in foster care may qualify for pandemic relief
Young people between the ages of 18-27 who were previously in foster care may be eligible for COVID-19 financial relief and some can choose to re-enter foster care. The Department of Social Services (DSS) Independent [Read More…]
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COVID-19 Delta variant detected in South Dakota
The South Dakota Health Department can confirm the ‘Delta variant” of COVID-19 has been detected in South Dakota. The findings were verified by an out-of-state laboratory, and while only one case of the variant has [Read More…]
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Shooting suspect arrested
Mitchell Police have arrested a 24 year old man in connection with a shooting Sunday that left one person injured. Ransom White Lance is facing one count each of 1st Degree Burglary,1st Degree Robbery and [Read More…]
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New Graduated Driver License Requirements Take Effect July 1
July 1, 2021 is an important date for drivers between the ages of 14 and 18 and their parents in South Dakota. That’s because a new state law takes effect that changes some requirements for South Dakota [Read More…]
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Mitchell Rotary Club honors Mitchell High School History teacher Steve Morgan
The Mitchell Rotary Club has presented the Carl Sprunger Educator of the Year Award to Mitchell High School History Teacher Steve Morgan. He was selected based on nominations made by graduating seniors of Mitchell’s two [Read More…]
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Dakota Wesleyan University set to host statewide conference
The South Dakota Nonprofit Network (SDNN) is excited to announce their inaugural conference. The conference, a one day event, will take place in Mitchell, SD on the campus of Dakota Wesleyan University on August 11th [Read More…]
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Local Pastor to Bike 500 Miles to Raise Funds for Mitchell Regional Habitat for Humanity
Daryl Schubert, pastor at New Home Lutheran and St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, will be participating in the annual Habitat 500 bike ride from July 11-17, 2021. He will be riding 500 miles in one week [Read More…]
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Civil Air Patrol gathers in Mitchell for training recognition
Civil Air Patrol’s South Dakota Wing has recognized its Lincoln County Composite Squadron as Squadron of Merit for 2020. The award was announced Saturday night at the annual wing conference in Mitchell. “The Squadron of [Read More…]
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Local farmer gives Mitchell Regional Habitat for Humanity a boost
Local farmer Chris Moller recently directed a $2,500 Bayer Fund America’s Farmers Grow Communities donation to Mitchell Regional Habitat for Humanity. Mitchell Habitat will use the funds to provide a safe, decent, and affordable home [Read More…]
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City of Mitchell Enacts Water Restrictions
Due to concerns from B-Y Water District, the City of Mitchell is requesting water usage restrictions. This includes residents, businesses, City facilities and industries. Addresses ending with an even number are to water on even [Read More…]
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