Articles by Travis Kriens
Regents director: Dearth of need-based aid dings South Dakota’s college affordability
John Hult, South Dakota Searchlight South Dakota’s state universities have lower tuition prices than any surrounding state, but the final price students pay is still the highest in the region on average. That’s because other [Read More…]
Heart Association launches SD stroke care improvement project with $4.4M grant
Health care officials celebrated a charitable trust’s $4.4 million commitment Wednesday in Sioux Falls to expand and improve stroke care across South Dakota. In 2022, cardiovascular disease was the leading cause of death in South [Read More…]
Jackley announces charges against state employees, proposes anti-corruption bill
John Hult, South Dakota Searchlight SIOUX FALLS — Two former state employees have been indicted in a fake vehicle title fraud scheme through the state Department of Revenue. Attorney General Marty Jackley announced the charges [Read More…]
Legislative committee proposes six property tax ideas, leaves major lifting for later
Joshua Haiar, South Dakota Searchlight A committee of state lawmakers assigned to review South Dakota’s property tax system endorsed draft “concepts” Wednesday in Pierre that are intended to improve the efficiency, accuracy and consistency of [Read More…]
Yotes and Panthers Meet for 2024 Dakota Days Matchup
VERMILLION, S.D. — The No. 4-ranked University of South Dakota football team (4-1, 2-0 MVFC) looks to continue their string of efficient offense and stingy defense as they play host to the (RV) University of Northern [Read More…]
Former South Dakota Congressman Tim Johnson Passes Away at the age of 77
Tim Johnson, a distinguished former U.S. Senator and Congressman from South Dakota, has died at the age of 77. His political journey spanned more than three decades, beginning in the South Dakota state legislature in [Read More…]
Dakota Valley’s Logan Collette Wins Class A State Boys Golf Title, Leads Panthers to Team Victory
Dakota Valley’s Logan Collette secured the individual title and propelled the Panthers to victory in the Class A state boys golf tournament at Central Valley Golf Course in Hartford. Collette completed the two-day event with [Read More…]
Mitchell Kernels Place Eighth at Boys State Golf in Watertown
Mitchell Kernels boys golf moved up one spot after day one to finish eighth overall in the 2024 Class AA State Tournament at Cattail Crossing Golf Course in Watertown. The Kernels shot 315 (+48) over two [Read More…]
Man Arrested After Altercation at Sioux Falls Restaurant Drive-Thru
A fight between employees and a customer at a Sioux Falls business led to the arrest of Tyreik Damon Broussard on charges of Simple Assault. The altercation occurred just after 1 p.m. on Saturday at [Read More…]
Burn pit law causes spike in claims to state Department of Veterans Affairs
John Hult, South Dakota Searchlight A federal law extending medical benefits to service members exposed to toxic burn pits has hiked the number of claims processed annually by the South Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs [Read More…]
South Dakota State Women Tops Preseason Conference Poll
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – The South Dakota State women’s basketball team was picked to win the Summit League regular season trophy in the preseason poll released by the conference office Tuesday. Jackrabbit Brooklyn Meyer was named the Preseason [Read More…]
South Dakota State Men Picked Second in Summit League Preseason Poll
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – The South Dakota State men’s basketball program is again expected to contend for a Summit League title, while a pair of Jackrabbits were recognized, as a part of The Summit League Preseason [Read More…]
Amendment F: Sending the debate over Medicaid work requirements to voters
Seth Tupper, South Dakota Searchlight Supporters of work requirements say they’re a reasonable modification to Medicaid expansion. Opponents say they’re an unnecessary bureaucratic burden on people who need health care. Voters have a choice between [Read More…]
Missing South Dakota Woman’s Body Discovered Inside Shark in Timor-Leste
The body of Colleen Monfore, a 68-year-old woman from South Dakota who went missing in Indonesia, is believed to have been found inside a shark’s stomach. Monfore was on a diving trip near Pulau Reong [Read More…]
Department of Corrections pledges to rebuild sweat lodges dismantled during prison lockdown
John Hult, South Dakota Searchlight The South Dakota Department of Corrections says it will rebuild three sweat lodges dismantled during a weekslong lockdown at the state penitentiary in Sioux Falls. The DOC started what it [Read More…]
State officials remove 273 noncitizens from voter roll, but provide few other details
South Dakota Searchlight – State officials said Monday afternoon that they’re removing 273 noncitizens from the South Dakota voter roll, but they provided few additional details. A news release from the state Department of Public [Read More…]
Sun visit the Lynx as teams square off in decisive Game 5 with trip to the WNBA Finals on the line
UNCASVILLE, Conn. (AP) — The Connecticut Sun are no strangers to needing a win in Minnesota to advance in the playoffs. The Sun eliminated the Lynx in the first round last season with a victory [Read More…]
Perez’s homer off Rodón sparks 4-run 4th inning and Royals beat Yankees 4-2 in Game 2 to tie ALDS
NEW YORK (AP) — Salvador Perez homered leading off the fourth inning to spark a four-run rally against Carlos Rodón, and the Kansas City Royals beat the New York Yankees 4-2 on Monday night to [Read More…]
Carpenter’s 3-run homer off Clase sends gritty Tigers to 3-0 win over Guardians in Game 2 of ALDS
CLEVELAND (AP) — Kerry Carpenter hit a three-run homer off Cleveland’s All-Star closer Emmanuel Clase in the ninth inning, and the Detroit Tigers stunned the Guardians 3-0 in Game 2 on Monday to even their [Read More…]
Mitchell Boys Golf Wrap Up Day One at State in Watertown
Mitchell Kernels boys golf finished in the middle of the pack, ninth out of 18 teams, after day one of the Class AA State Tournament at Cattail Crossing Golf Course in Watertown. The Kernels shot [Read More…]
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