Articles by J.P. Skelly
ACT testing set for Saturday morning at Mitchell High School
The ACT exams set for Mitchell Senior High on Saturday are going on as planned. Counselor Erin Fowkes is expecting 127 students. The students should arrive no later than eight o’clock Saturday morning. “That’s when [Read More…]
Severe thunderstorm roars through Mitchell
Heavy rains and high winds roared through Mitchell around six this morning leaving a trail of toppled trees and branches some flooded streets and property damage. National Weather Service Meteorologist Samantha Garretts was following the [Read More…]
Remaining S.D. Driver License Exam Stations to Open June 15
South Dakota’s 20 remaining driver license exam stations will open by appointment only starting June 15. The exam stations are located in: Armour, Belle Fourche, Chamberlain, Custer, Elk Point, Hot Springs, Madison, Martin, Milbank, North [Read More…]
2020 Dakotafest cancelled
It looks like the 25th Dakotafest will have to wait a least a year. Mitchell CVB Director Sonya Moller says she got the word Friday. “They want to ensure the safety of our vendors, our [Read More…]
Dakota Wesleyan University unveils its plans for the Fall semester
Dakota Wesleyan University will resume face-to-face classes for the fall semester beginning Monday, Aug. 24, 2020, with appropriate and prudent modifications and a modestly revised academic calendar. The university will conclude on-campus, face-to-face classes at [Read More…]
Possible recount and veteran lawmaker falls short
It looks like the District 19 three-way Republican House primary is headed for a recount. According to the unofficial results, incumbent Representative Kent Peterson of Salem was the top vote-getter with 1,881 followed by Jessica [Read More…]
Koth and Miskimins win District 20 Republican House primary
The top two vote getters in the District 20 State House Republican primary are incumbent Representatives Paul Miskimins and Lance Koth, both of Mitchell. Koth and Miskimins finished one-two in Aurora, Davison and Jerauld counties [Read More…]
South Dakota Supreme Court chooses new Chief Justice
The South Dakota Supreme Court Justices have selected Justice Steven R. Jensen to serve as the next Chief Justice of South Dakota’s highest court. Justice Jensen, a resident of Union County, became a circuit judge [Read More…]
Mitchell Police seeking help with two burglary investigations
Mitchell Police are asking for your help in solving two recent burglaries. At approximately 4:14 AM on Sunday May 31st, an unknown male subject forcibly entered a business located in the 500 Block of South [Read More…]
Pierre Police say a peaceful protest is planned at the state Capitol
Local law enforcement in coordination with other agencies has been informed that a peaceful protest is planned for Monday, June 1 at the state Capitol in Pierre. The protest is in response to the death [Read More…]
Mayor Bob Everson has released a statement regarding peaceful protests
Mayor Bob Everson has released the following statement: “The City of Mitchell respects people’s First Amendment rights. Our officers are committed to maintaining positive relationships with those in Mitchell and are always looking for ways [Read More…]
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…]
You must be logged in to post a comment.