Articles by J.P. Skelly

The South Dakota National Guard formally welcomed home the Rapid City-based 109th Engineer Battalion during a ceremony Sunday, Jan. 11, at the Range Road Armory. The event honored approximately 50 Soldiers for their successful completion [Read More…]

The 2026 South Dakota Legislative session starts Tuesday. Differing views are common on numerous issues. District 20 Senator Paul Miskimins of Mitchell believes it’s important to listen. “Respect for people, even if you don’t agree [Read More…]

Two people died in a single vehicle crash Saturday evening 10 miles north of Hill City in the Black Hills. The South Dakota Department of Public Safety reported shortly after 10pm Saturday the driver of [Read More…]

A 64 year old woman from Mitchell died Monday from injuries sustained during a January 3 hit and run crash near Humboldt, South Dakota. The South Dakota Department of Public Safety reported preliminary crash information [Read More…]

James Valley Drug and DUI Court celebrated two graduates to start the new year. Judge Donna Bucher said between them, Alan R. and Bradley J. have 1096 sober days, paid more than $2,500 in fines [Read More…]

A 68 year old man from Aberdeen has been indicted on 85 total felony and misdemeanor counts that include Solicitation of Second Degree Rape, Possession of Child Pornography, Dissemination of Image or Recording – Victim [Read More…]

  Visitors to the State Capitol in Pierre are now able to step inside and view the South Dakota Supreme Court Courtroom. It’s located southeast of the Rotunda on the second floor of the State [Read More…]

A 64 year old woman from Mitchell died Monday from injuries sustained during a Saturday morning hit and run crash near Humbolt. The driver of a Chevrolet Traverse was traveling eastbound on I-90 when she [Read More…]

There are currently four candidates seeking the Republican nomination for Governor in the June primary election. District 20 Republican State Representative Kaley Nolz has made her choice. “I have actually already given my endorsement to [Read More…]

A 44 year old man from Mitchell convicted of Production of Child Pornography is in prison. The U-S Attorney’s Office says Mark Stephen Gullings was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison, 5 years of [Read More…]

Davison County commissioners hit the re-set button during Tuesday’s meeting. The group unanimously re-elected Randy Reider as chairman and Mike Blaalid vice-chairman. Chairman Randy Reider started the wage discussion. “ I’m going to suggest 4%,” [Read More…]

District 20 State Representative Kaley Nolz and Senator Paul Misikimins fielded questions during Tuesday’s District 20 legislative preview. The subject of data centers led the discussion. Miskimins believes they offer an excellent opportunity to grow [Read More…]

South Dakota News Watch All three South Dakota congressional members voiced support for the United States’ strike on Venezuela and capture of its President Nicolás Maduro early Jan. 3rd. South Dakota News Watch reported Senate [Read More…]

A 46 year old man from Howard has been indicted on two murder charges and a manslaughter charge in connection with a stabbing death that occurred Dec. 6 in Howard. A Miner County Grand Jury [Read More…]

U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune toured the High Plains Processing facility south of Mitchell Monday afternoon. He met with South Dakota Soybean Processors CEO Tom Kersting and other plant personnel. “We wanted to come [Read More…]

Two teenagers died in a single vehicle crash Thursday night, just north of Rapid City. The South Dakota Department of Public Safety reported around 9:20 pm, the 16 year old female driver of a 2015 [Read More…]

Attorney General Marty Jackley has announced two people, one a prison employee and an inmate, have been indicted on nine combined felony charges in connection with the Nov. 7, 2025, drug overdose death of State [Read More…]

Following a long absence, a bronze bust of Senator George McGovern is back home to stay. Dakota Wesleyan University Professor Joel Allen is Director of the McGovern Center. He says sculptor Dale Lamphere originally loaned [Read More…]

Attorney General Marty Jackley says South Dakota will receive $102,888.64 as part of a multistate settlement with Menards to resolve claims the company deceptively marketed its merchandise credit check program (commonly known as the “Menards [Read More…]

The South Dakota Department of Public Safety is reporting two pedestrians died in a single vehicle crash Wednesday evening one mile south of Flandreau. Preliminary crash information indicates shortly after 10 pm, the 55 year [Read More…]