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3 weeks ago
State Board of Elections Adopts New Voting Rules
The South Dakota State Board of Elections has approved new rule changes to align with laws passed earlier this year. Updates include voter residency requirements, revised candidate procedures, and a major change allowing gubernatorial candidates to select their own running mates instead of party conventions.
3 weeks ago
Plankinton Bridge to be Dedicated to Fallen Vietnam Veteran Richard L. Miller
A South Dakota bridge will soon be dedicated to honor a fallen Vietnam veteran. The South Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs announced a ceremony on Saturday, August 30, at 1 p.m. at the Plankinton School District to recognize U.S. Army Specialist 5th Class Richard L. Miller.
3 weeks ago
USD Medical School to Relocate First 18 Months of Program to Sioux Falls by 2027
Big changes are coming to the USD Sanford School of Medicine. USD President Sheila Gestring announced Thursday that the first 18 months of the Doctor of Medicine program will move from Vermillion to Sioux Falls in summer 2027.
3 weeks ago
Smash-and-Grab Thefts Hit Ten Vehicles at Sioux Falls Gyms
Sioux Falls police are investigating after nearly a dozen cars were broken into outside two local gyms early Thursday morning. Authorities say ten vehicles had windows smashed, with purses, backpacks, and other valuables stolen from locked cars.
3 weeks ago
Sioux Falls Woman Indicted for Straw Purchase of Gun Used in Police-Involved Shooting
A Sioux Falls woman has been indicted on federal firearm charges after allegedly buying a gun later linked to multiple shootings involving law enforcement. Prosecutors say Chardea Odom purchased the weapon in June using false statements, claiming it was for herself when she was actually buying it for another person.
3 weeks ago
Mitchell Man Arrested After High-Speed Pursuit
A Mitchell man is facing multiple charges after a high-speed police chase early Thursday morning in Davison County. Authorities say Corey Bowers was clocked at 66 mph in a 30 mph construction zone on Highway 37 near the Spillway.
4 weeks ago
Three Dead, One Suspect at Large After Lower Brule Shooting
Authorities are investigating a triple fatal shooting in Lower Brule early Monday morning that left two victims and the suspected gunman dead. A second suspect is in custody, while a third remains at large but is believed to have left the area.
4 weeks ago
Mitchell School Board Elects Leaders, Approves Purchases and Policy Updates
After a month-long delay, the Mitchell School Board has elected Brittni Flood as president and Shawn Ruml as vice president, securing leadership through July 2026. The board approved a $220,000 boring machine purchase for Mitchell Technical College, bids for two student-built houses, and first readings of updated sexual harassment and weapons policies
4 weeks ago
New Shops Coming to Mitchell’s Commerce Street
Mitchell’s Commerce Street is set for growth as the Planning Commission approves a project for five new retail shop spaces at 1006 Commerce Street. Each unit will feature a storefront and garage door, providing flexible space for expanding businesses.
4 weeks ago
South Dakota Partners With Jeep
Travel South Dakota has partnered with Jeep, Matador Network, and adventurer Forrest Galante to launch Unexpected South Dakota, a three-episode video series showcasing the sights, sounds, and tastes of the Mount Rushmore State.
4 weeks ago
South Dakota Moves Forward With Plan for New Sioux Falls Prison Site
South Dakota is moving forward with plans for a new state prison in Sioux Falls, securing an option to purchase land in the city’s northeast corner along Benson Road. The proposal, set for review during a special legislative session on September 23rd, would pave the way for a modern correctional facility to replace the aging state penitentiary and address the state’s growing inmate population.
4 weeks ago
Mitchell Term Limits Petition Near Signature Goal
A petition to set term limits for Mitchell’s mayor and city council is just short of qualifying for the ballot. The proposal, backed by Councilman Mike Bathke, would cap officials at three consecutive terms — counting past and current service — potentially changing six of eight council seats by 2027. Supporters say the measure would bring fresh leadership, while opponents argue experience is vital for completing long-term city projects.
4 weeks ago
Four Arrested in Sturgis Rally Child Exploitation Sting
Four South Dakota men were arrested during the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in a multi-agency child exploitation sting. Investigators say each suspect was caught attempting to meet someone they believed was a 14-year-old girl. The operation, led by the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force with local, state, and federal partners, is part of the DOJ’s Project Safe Childhood initiative.
4 weeks ago
Mitchell School Board to Revisit Leadership Vote
The Mitchell Board of Education will once again attempt to elect a president and vice president after a July vote deadlocked between current president Brittni Flood and member Terry Aslesen. Business manager Craig Bruening has been leading meetings in the interim.
4 weeks ago
Sioux Falls Weighs Ban on Public Encampments
The Sioux Falls City Council is set to vote on an ordinance banning tents and encampments in public spaces, a move that could impact the city’s homeless population. Officials say camps, including hidden sites along the Big Sioux River, are on the rise.
4 weeks ago
Naloxone Distribution Expands to Sturgis and Tribal Communities
South Dakota nonprofit Emily’s Hope is expanding its statewide effort to prevent opioid overdoses by installing naloxone distribution boxes in public locations. Since May 2024, kits containing naloxone, gloves, and recovery resources have been placed from Sioux Falls to Rapid City, the Pine Ridge Reservation, and now Sturgis.
4 weeks ago
Mayor Says Sioux Falls Can’t Block State’s Immigration Enforcement Plan
Sioux Falls Mayor Paul TenHaken says the city has no legal power to block Governor Larry Rhoden’s Operation: Prairie Thunder, a state-led immigration enforcement initiative in partnership with ICE.
4 weeks ago
SD Joins Multi-State Effort to Curb Robocalls
South Dakota is cracking down on illegal robocalls as part of a new multi-state effort, Operation Robocall Roundup. Attorney General Marty Jackley announced that nearly 40 telecom companies have received warning letters urging them to block unlawful calls linked to scams.
4 weeks ago
Fighting for Farmers
BIG Update Law enforcement officers face risks every day to protect their communities. On Sunday, I joined Sheriff Pat West…
4 weeks ago
Sudden Shutdown Silences Four South Dakota Newspapers
Four local newspapers in South Dakota — including the Brookings Register, Huron Plainsman, Redfield Press, and Moody County Enterprise — shut down overnight, leaving their communities without a local news source.
