Mitchell County Communications Center

08/07/2026

Congratulations on a well deserved promotion!

Please join us in congratulating Lieutenant Ashley Todd on her well-earned promotion within the Beloit Police Department.

Ashley has consistently demonstrated professionalism, sound judgment, and a commitment to serving the Beloit community. Her leadership, dedication to her fellow officers, and commitment to public safety have earned the respect of those who work alongside her every day.

As Lieutenant, Ashley will take on expanded leadership responsibilities, including supervising five patrol officers, providing daily operational oversight, mentoring and developing personnel, coordinating patrol and helping guide the department’s mission of delivering professional, responsive service to our community.

This promotion reflects Ashley’s hard work, experience, and commitment to excellence. We are confident she will continue to lead with integrity, professionalism, and dedication.

Congratulations, Lieutenant Todd. We are proud of your accomplishment and look forward to your continued leadership and service to the City of Beloit.

Chief of Police Chad Lackey #602

08/07/2026

Congratulations Lt. Todd!! 🎉

Please join us in congratulating Lieutenant Ashley Todd on her well-earned promotion within the Beloit Police Department.

Ashley has consistently demonstrated professionalism, sound judgment, and a commitment to serving the Beloit community. Her leadership, dedication to her fellow officers, and commitment to public safety have earned the respect of those who work alongside her every day.

As Lieutenant, Ashley will take on expanded leadership responsibilities, including supervising five patrol officers, providing daily operational oversight, mentoring and developing personnel, coordinating patrol and helping guide the department’s mission of delivering professional, responsive service to our community.

This promotion reflects Ashley’s hard work, experience, and commitment to excellence. We are confident she will continue to lead with integrity, professionalism, and dedication.

Congratulations, Lieutenant Todd. We are proud of your accomplishment and look forward to your continued leadership and service to the City of Beloit.

Chief of Police Chad Lackey #602

07/20/2026

For immediate release:

The Mitchell County Sheriff’s Office announces that new information and evidence have been obtained in the investigation of the murder of Gary L. Nelson.

See the press release below:

06/13/2026

📣 Community Crisis Information Briefing – Open to the Public

The community is invited to attend an important informational briefing regarding recent events affecting our area.

📅 Date: Thursday, June 18th
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Location: Municipal Building, 119 N Hersey St, Beloit

This event is being held to provide information, support, and available resources for community members who may be impacted.

This briefing is sponsored by the 10-33 Foundation and is open to all members of the public. We strongly encourage anyone affected, or seeking information, to attend.

For questions, please contact local EMS or event organizers.

06/05/2026

Mitchell County Communications extends our deepest thoughts and prayers to the family, friends, and loved ones of the young child involved in last night’s search. Our hearts are with them, as well as with our entire community, during this incredibly difficult time.

We also want to thank all of the first responders, law enforcement agencies, fire departments, EMS, dispatchers, and volunteers who responded and assisted throughout the night. The dedication, teamwork, and compassion shown by everyone involved is a reflection of the strength and heart of our community.

To every person who answered the call, searched, supported, prayed, or helped in any way, thank you.

04/17/2026

During National Telecommunicators Week, we are proud to recognize Cody for his service to Mitchell County Communications.

Cody joined Mitchell County Communications in December 2025 and brought with him more than two and a half years of experience from another agency. Public safety communications is more than just a career for Cody. It is part of his family’s story. He grew up seeing firsthand the dedication and sacrifice this profession requires, with his father serving as a 911 Communications Officer since 2004 and his mother also having worked in the field for many years. That family connection gave Cody an early understanding of the importance of the job and the commitment it takes to serve both the public and first responders.

We are grateful to have Cody as part of our team and appreciate the experience, service-minded attitude, and support he brings to Mitchell County Communications.

Please join us in thanking Cody during National Telecommunicators Week.

04/16/2026

As we celebrate National Telecommunicators Week, we are proud to recognize Hailey for her service to Mitchell County Communications.

Hailey has been with Mitchell County Communications since June 2024. In her time with us, she has shown dedication, professionalism, and a strong commitment to serving our community. Telecommunicators play a critical role in every emergency response, and their work makes a lasting impact on both the public and first responders.

Thank you, Hailey, for the care, focus, and hard work you bring to Mitchell County Communications each day. We are grateful to have you as part of our team.

Please join us in thanking Hailey during National Telecommunicators Week.

04/15/2026

During National Telecommunicators Week, we are proud to recognize Kris for her service to Mitchell County Communications.

Kris has been part of our team since August 2021. Since joining Mitchell County Communications, she has helped serve our community with dedication, professionalism, and compassion. Telecommunicators are often the first voice people hear in an emergency, and their calm presence and quick response make a real difference every day.

Thank you, Kris, for your commitment to Mitchell County Communications and for the important work you do in support of our community and first responders.

Please join us in thanking Kris during National Telecommunicators Week.

04/14/2026

This National Telecommunicators Week, we are proud to recognize Bret for his dedicated service to Mitchell County Communications.

Bret has been a valued member of our team since December 2017. Since then, he has played an important role in helping serve our community with professionalism, dependability, and commitment. The work of a telecommunicator often happens behind the scenes, but it is vital to the safety and well-being of the public and to the success of first responders in the field.

Thank you, Bret, for your years of service, your steady presence, and the work you do every day for Mitchell County.

Please join us in showing Bret your appreciation during National Telecommunicators Week.

01/06/2026

Click for Burn permits

Below is the information that will take you to the site to register for the controlled burn permit site for Mitchell County Kansas: You can click the hyper link or scan the QR code with your smart phone: https://www.mitchellcountykansas.com/burn-registration-form.html