Articles by J.P. Skelly

Dakota Wesleyan University has been ranked among America’s 30 Best Bachelor of Multimedia Design Programs in 2021. The rating is based upon two vital statistics, yearly tuition rate and graduation rate),to determine the rating for [Read More…]

Harmful Algal Blooms (HAB) present unique difficulties in health risk assessment determination. Lake Mitchell may be unsafe for people and animals. Please keep pets away from water and avoid water contact such as swimming, wading [Read More…]

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…]

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…]

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…]

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…]

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…]

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…]

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…]

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…]

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…]

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…]

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…]

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…]

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…]