Articles by J.P. Skelly

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 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…]

On 5-24-2021 at approximately 4:47 AM,  three unknown individuals entered an unlocked vehicle parked in the 300 block of East 4th and stole a handgun.. If you have information in relation to this incident, or [Read More…]

Geri Beck, of Mitchell, will be the new CEO of the Mitchell Area Chamber of Commerce and Development Corporation. “Geri is an experienced leader in our community, and she brings proficiency in finance, fundraising and [Read More…]

The following street will be intermittently closed to all traffic beginning Wednesday May 12th at 9 am for road repairs.  W. Norway from S. Main to S. Rowley St 23rd Ave from Ohlman St. to Pheasant [Read More…]

As South Dakota’s public universities close out spring semester this week and transition to summer operations, operational adjustments are underway. These activities coincide with the Board of Regents’ plans for a return to normal campus [Read More…]

On 4-25-2021 between 1:30 AM and 3:30 AM an unknown person(s) forcibly entered an apartment in the 800 block of North Minnesota and stole cash from the residence. If you have information in relation to [Read More…]

Four South Dakota Workforce Education Grants, totaling $690,245, have been awarded to four South Dakota public school districts. In 2013, the South Dakota Legislature established the Workforce Education Fund. Part of that fund was designated [Read More…]

The South Dakota Department of Health has confirmed the P.1 variant, also known as the ‘Brazil variant” of COVID-19, has been detected in South Dakota. The findings were verified by an out-of-state commercial laboratory, and [Read More…]

The South Dakota Department of Transportation says work for the installation of traffic lights and signals will begin on Monday, April 26, 2021. The project is located at the junction of S.D. Highway 37 and [Read More…]

Authorities are treating a Sunday evening fire at an abandoned house as suspicious in nature. Mitchell Fire Marshal Shannon Sandoval says firefighters arrived within in minutes of the 911 call at 212 West Fourth Avenue. [Read More…]