Articles by Travis Kriens
Gunshots Fired in Sioux Falls Road Rage Incident
A road rage incident in western Sioux Falls escalated into gunfire on Wednesday evening. Two drivers engaged in a dispute near 12th Street and Valley View Road, with one driver eventually pursuing the other to [Read More…]
Natural Gas Leak at International Kitchen in Aberdeen
Aberdeen Fire Rescue responded to a report of natural gas odor at International Kitchen on 6th Avenue SE on Thursday morning. Investigation revealed high levels of natural gas within the restaurant. Fire crews secured the [Read More…]
South Dakota Senate Advances Bill for Harsher Penalties in Fentanyl-Related Deaths
Senate Bill 6 in South Dakota proposes stricter penalties for individuals distributing fentanyl resulting in death. Sponsored by Republican Sen. David Wheeler, the bill aims to address the growing fentanyl crisis, doubling potential prison sentences [Read More…]
South Dakota Reports Decrease in Overall Crime Rate for 2023
South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announces a 2.57% decrease in overall criminal offenses reported in 2023 compared to 2022, attributing the decline to proactive law enforcement efforts. Serious crimes like homicides, sex offenses, and [Read More…]
South Dakota State Softball Opens 2024 Season at Fresno State
South Dakota State makes its debut on Thursday when the Jackrabbits kick off the 2024 season on opening day by taking on Fresno State at the Bulldogs’ Margie Wright Diamond at 8 p.m. CT. The [Read More…]
Rosenquist Jr’s Game Winner Puts Away Briar Cliff, 79-78
Mitchell, S.D. – The Dakota Wesleyan men’s basketball team made the second half comeback after trailing by 13 points. The Tigers defeated Briar Cliff 79-78 after a huge performance from freshman Randy Rosenquist Jr. Rosenquist put [Read More…]
Tigers Lose First Home Game of the Season
Mitchell, S.D. – Dakota Wesleyan women’s basketball drop their first home game of the season in a 95-93 offensive shootout. The Tigers had three players hit their career high mark in points with Shalayne Nagel having 23, Taliyah Hayes with [Read More…]
Twins finalize Carlos Santana contract, sign Jay Jackson for more bullpen depth
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Twins finalized their $5.25 million, one-year contract with first baseman Carlos Santana and added to their bullpen Wednesday by signing right-hander Jay Jackson and claiming right-hander Zack Weiss off waivers. [Read More…]
Tiger Woods makes it official: His 2024 debut will come next week at Riviera
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Tiger Woods confirmed Wednesday he will make his first PGA Tour start since the Masters at the Genesis Invitational next week at Riviera, a tournament he hosts. Woods posted on social media that [Read More…]
Debate Ensues Over County Taking Over Stretch of 214th St Due to Increased Traffic from New Interstate Exit
A recent surge in traffic along 214th Street, particularly due to the new Exit 130 connecting to 20th Street South off Interstate 29, has prompted discussions within Brookings County Commission regarding the potential transfer of [Read More…]
Funeral Details Revised for Fallen Moody County Chief Deputy Sheriff Kenneth Prorok
Funeral arrangements for Kenneth Prorok, the Moody County Chief Deputy Sheriff who tragically passed away while on duty, have been updated. The service will now be held at Dakota State Fieldhouse in Madison on Thursday, [Read More…]
Bill to open puberty blockers to trans kids with parental approval fails in committee
John Hult, South Dakota Searchlight An effort to open up certain kinds of medical care for transgender youth whose parents consent to the treatment failed in a state Senate committee on Wednesday morning. Parents of [Read More…]
Statement of opposition to abortion-rights ballot measure passes legislative committee
Makenzie Huber/South Dakota Searchlight PIERRE — Republican lawmakers declared their opposition Wednesday to a potential November ballot question that would reinstate abortion rights. Rep. Gary Cammack, R-Union Center, introduced a resolution raising concerns about the ballot measure, [Read More…]
Two people died late this morning in a two-vehicle crash in McCook County
McCook County, S.D.- Two people died late this morning in a two-vehicle crash in McCook County. The names of the persons involved have not been released pending notification of family members. Preliminary crash information indicates the driver of a 1991 [Read More…]
Half of Mitchell baseball players to argue for transfer to juvenile court
Shalom Baer Gee, Rapid City Journal Three of the six Mitchell Post 18 American Legion baseball players accused of rape in Pennington County are set for a transfer hearing in July. The hearing will determine [Read More…]
Lawmakers move to take back $7.5 million from failed SDSU dairy plan
Joshua Haiar, South Dakota Searchlight PIERRE — A legislative budget committee endorsed a bill Tuesday that would repeal $7.5 million in state funding for South Dakota State University to construct a new dairy research and training facility. The [Read More…]
Mandatory life without parole for raping children passes House, moves to Senate
John Hult, South Dakota Searchlight The state House of Representatives endorsed a bill that would require sentences of life without parole for people convicted of raping young children. The version of House Bill 1192 passed Tuesday afternoon [Read More…]
Drunken drivers who kill parents could soon face child support obligations
John Hult, South Dakota Searchlight Inebriated drivers who kill parents with their vehicles would be on the hook for child support under a bill that cleared the state House of Representatives 67-0 Tuesday afternoon. House [Read More…]
South Dakota literacy improvements likely to cost more than $6 million
Bart Pfankuch, South Dakota News Watch South Dakota educators have pointed to dramatic literacy successes in the state of Mississippi as evidence for lawmakers to support a proposed $6 million investment into expanded phonics-based reading [Read More…]
Camela Theeler tabbed as candidate for South Dakota federal judge
Stu Whitney / South Dakota News Watch SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Another candidate has emerged in the quest to seat two new federal judges on South Dakota’s U.S. District Court, adding momentum to filling vacancies [Read More…]
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