Articles by Travis Kriens
Noem grants early release to 12 convicted of felonies for drug use
John Hult/South Dakota Searchlight – Gov. Kristi Noem used the Friday before Christmas to reduce the sentences of nine women and three men convicted of felonies for using drugs in 2023. Each of the 12 [Read More…]
Pistons match longest losing streak in NBA history at 28 games, falling 128-122 to Boston in OT
BOSTON (AP) — Hoping to avoid a 28th straight loss that would match the longest losing streak in NBA history, the Detroit Pistons forced overtime against the league-best Celtics on Thursday night before Boston recovered [Read More…]
Joe Flacco throws 3 TD passes and Browns clinch unlikely spot in playoffs with 37-20 win over Jets
CLEVELAND (AP) — Joe Flacco has turned a seemingly cursed season into a charmed one. Cleveland’s quarterback for just over a month, Flacco passed for 309 yards and three touchdowns and the Browns clinched an unlikely playoff [Read More…]
South Dakota Businesses Reflect on Mixed Holiday Season, Look Forward to Optimistic 2024
South Dakota businesses are assessing the recent holiday season, which, while not exceptional, was considered satisfactory by many. The state experienced favorable weather, boosting activities like hunting. Nathan Sanderson, the executive director of the state [Read More…]
Residents’ Lawsuit Against South Dakota Over New Prison Site Advances in Lincoln County
The group Neighbors Opposed to Prison Expansion (NOPE) is progressing with its lawsuit against the state over the selection of Lincoln County for a new men’s state penitentiary. The lawsuit alleges a lack of transparency [Read More…]
Wounded Knee descendants group plans ceremony to burn returned artifacts
Last November, more than 150 items stolen from mass graves of Wounded Knee massacre victims were returned to a group of descendants, the Si’Tanka Ta’ Oyate O’mniceye (Descendants of the Si’ Tanka Nation). Now, a [Read More…]
Arrest Made in Deadwood Following Violent Encounter and Vehicle Theft
A man wanted for domestic violence in Lead was apprehended in Deadwood after a series of events, including a high-speed collision with a patrol car just after noon on Thursday, the theft of another vehicle [Read More…]
Teaching Certificates Revoked for West River South Dakota Educators Involved in Serious Offenses
The South Dakota Department of Education recently released documents revealing the revocation of teaching certificates for several former West River teachers. The offenses include an inappropriate sexual relationship with a student and possession of child [Read More…]
Lawsuit by Former Augustana University Music Professors Progresses in Court
The lawsuit filed by former Augustana University music professors, Lisa Grevlos and Paul Nesheim, alleging breach of contract, retaliation, and discrimination has been allowed to move forward by U.S. District Judge Karen E. Schreier. The [Read More…]
Pierce Brosnan is in hot water, accused of trespassing in a Yellowstone thermal area
CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — Pierce Brosnan, whose fictitious movie character James Bond has been in hot water plenty of times, is now facing heat in real life, charged with stepping out of bounds in a [Read More…]
World population up 75 million this year, topping 8 billion by Jan. 1
The world population grew by 75 million people over the past year and on New Year’s Day it will stand at more than 8 billion people, according to figures released by the U.S. Census Bureau [Read More…]
“Plow Bunyan” and other Creative Entries Win SDDOT Snowplow Naming Contest
PIERRE, S.D. – Four years ago, the annual Name the Snowplow Contest was created by the South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) to engage people across the state in winter driving safety awareness and preparedness. The SDDOT encourages [Read More…]
Vikings WR Justin Jefferson makes a pitch for Kirk Cousins’ future in Minnesota
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — With the future of the Minnesota Vikings’ offense in an uncertain position because of quarterback Kirk Cousins’ injury and pending free agency, star receiver Justin Jefferson once again made his feelings about [Read More…]
Vikings’ injuries continue to mount with Hockenson, Wonnum out for the season
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings have had their share of major injuries this season, including to star receiver Justin Jefferson and quarterback Kirk Cousins. Injuries continue to mount as Minnesota tries to stay in [Read More…]
Rollover Crash Near Castlewood Prompts Investigation by Hamlin County Sheriff’s Office
On Wednesday morning, a rollover crash occurred on County Road 465, south of SD Highway 22, involving a pickup truck that lost control on icy roads. The vehicle rolled into the east ditch, with the [Read More…]
South Dakota Minimum Wage to Increase Jan. 1
PIERRE, S.D. – The state minimum wage will increase from $10.80/hour to $11.20/hour effective Jan. 1, 2024. The minimum wage is annually adjusted by any increase in the cost of living, as measured in the [Read More…]
South Dakota inching to population of one million with 1% growth
(The Center Square) – South Dakota’s population grew by 1% to 919,318, according to the latest figures released by the U.S. Census Bureau. This reflects a net population change of 9,449 from July 2022 to [Read More…]
State, Minnehaha County agree to pay legal fees after separate First Amendment lawsuit losses
John Hult/South Dakota Searchlight – The state will pay the legal bills for a man who won a First Amendment case in federal court that centered on personalized license plates. Earlier this month, the state [Read More…]
Man Receives Suspended Sentence and Probation for Statutory Rape in Pennington County
25-year-old Ryan Painter was sentenced by a Pennington County judge to a 15-year suspended prison sentence, a six-month suspended jail sentence, and 12 years of probation for statutory rape. Despite not receiving a prison term, [Read More…]
Lincoln County votes to support landowner position in prison site lawsuit
CANTON, S.D. (John Hult, South Dakota Searchlight) — Lincoln County officials want a judge to decide if the state has the right to build a prison in the county without public input or local review. [Read More…]
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