Articles by J.P. Skelly

South Dakota Searchlight: As the dust settles on the 2024 election and President-elect Donald Trump prepares for his second term, political observers are buzzing about the role Gov. Kristi Noem might play in the new [Read More…]

While many South Dakotans were taking part in the election process on Tuesday, the state Departments of Transportation and Agriculture and Natural Resources were in Mobridge harvesting the featured tree for the 2024 Christmas at [Read More…]

One person died and another was seriously injured Wednesday evening in a two-vehicle crash near Rapid City. The South Dakota Department of Public Safety reported the 44 year old driver of a Mazda 3 was [Read More…]

Two people died Tuesday afternoon in a two-vehicle crash near Tyndall. The South Dakota Department of Public Safety reported the 25 year old  male driver of a 2006 Pontiac G6 was traveling eastbound near mile [Read More…]

WASHINGTON — Vice President Kamala Harris Wednesday afternoon called Donald Trump to concede the 2024 presidential race, according to a senior Harris aide. During the call, the Democratic presidential nominee “discussed the importance of a [Read More…]

Attorney General Marty Jackley announces says a White River man has been sentenced to 40 years in prison, with 20 years suspended, after earlier being convicted on three charges, including two counts of rape. 27 [Read More…]

Republican Rep. Dusty Johnson won reelection to a U.S. House seat representing South Dakota on Tuesday. Johnson captured his fourth term as the state’s single congressman by defeating Democrat Sheryl Johnson. The incumbent was among [Read More…]

Two inmates have been found guilty of assaulting two correctional officers at the South Dakota Penitentiary in 2023. 49 year old Lester M. Monroe and 31 year old Kyle Jones were both found guilty of [Read More…]

The South Dakota Highway Patrol has announced sobriety checkpoints will be conducted in 17 different counties during the month of November. These checkpoints will take place in the counties of Bennett, Brule, Codington, Davison, Hanson, [Read More…]

Online registration is now open for current and former legislators, Legislative Research Council staff, interns, and pages wanting to attend the special events on April 12, 2025, commemorating the 100th session of the South Dakota [Read More…]

The Kelley Center for Entrepreneurship at Dakota Wesleyan University is celebrating Entrepreneurship Week Nov. 11-15 with some special events. DWU Associate Communications Director Julie Brookbank says the public is invited to an open house on [Read More…]

Avera recently announced a $50 million fundraising campaign, Tomorrow’s Promise, the largest philanthropic campaign in the region to support comprehensive women’s and children’s services. The announcement was made at an Oct. 28 groundbreaking ceremony for [Read More…]

Secretary of State Monae Johnson is encouraging voters to check their polling location before they head out to vote during the Tuesday, November 5th General Election. The Secretary of State’s website provides guidance on finding [Read More…]

WASHINGTON (AP) — Polarizing. Challenging. A lot of wasted time. That’s how six lawmakers described what it is like being in the U.S. House — a particularly tumultuous period in American history that has brought [Read More…]

The Abbott House celebrated its 85th anniversary Saturday during a gathering of supporters and friends. Founded by Mabel Ronald in 1939, Abbott House has served more than 5000 children who suffered abuse, neglect and other [Read More…]

South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley says a Wagner youth has pleaded guilty to one count of Manslaughter in the First Degree, a Class C felony, in the connection with the stabbing death of a [Read More…]

A motorcyclist from Hartford died Thursday morning in a two-vehicle collision nine miles west of Sioux Falls. The South Dakota Department of Public Safety is reporting the 56 year old male driver of a Harley [Read More…]

South Dakota Searchlight-John Hult A Lincoln County judge has dismissed a lawsuit that claimed state officials need a county permit to build a men’s prison. Judge Jennifer Mammenga sided with the state Wednesday, based on [Read More…]

The South Dakota Municipal League recently inducted 13 individuals from across the state into its Hall of Fame, including three Mitchell City employees. Chris Cranny, Recreation Center Secretary, Michael Dufek, Heavy Equipment Operator and Dan [Read More…]