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By a vote of 35-15, District 20 Republicans have nominated Kaley Nolz of rural Mitchell to replace State Representative Ben Krohmer on the November ballot. Krohmer recently withdrew from the race due to a family [Read More…]

For increasing number of immigrants, a ‘new life in America’ starts in South Dakota

South Dakota’s increase of foreign-born population over the past 12 years exceeded the national average by three times, according to the American Community Survey Brief of the most recent U.S. Census Bureau report. The state’s [Read More…]

Former lieutenant governor launches ‘Vote in Honor of a Veteran’ initiative

S.D. Search Light— South Dakota’s voter turnout has disappointed some military veterans. Former Lt. Gov. Matt Michels, a veteran of the U.S. Navy, has launched an initiative urging citizens to “Vote in Honor of a [Read More…]

Fatal motorcycle crash near Deadwood

A 68-year-old man died in a single vehicle motorcycle crash Sunday afternoon two miles south of Deadwood, SD. The name of the person involved has not been released pending notification of family members. Preliminary crash [Read More…]

Fatal Motorcycle Accident on I-90 near Hartford

Minnehaha County, S.D.- A motorcyclist died Friday evening in a two-vehicle crash on I-90 near Hartford, SD. The names of the persons involved have not been released pending notification of family members. Preliminary crash information indicates [Read More…]

McCook Lake victims still ‘in the dark,’ waiting for FEMA help nearly seven weeks after flood

Joshua Haiar, South Dakota Searchlight Nearly seven weeks after the devastating June 23 flood at McCook Lake, victims are still in limbo about the possibility of federal aid, and some feel abandoned by government officials. [Read More…]

Black Hills Energy proposes Rapid City power plant costing up to $270 million

Joshua Haiar, South Dakota Searchlight Black Hills Energy plans to build a new power generation plant in Rapid City for a cost between $250 million and $270 million, according to a notice sent Aug. 2 to state [Read More…]

Sales tax ballot measure sparks debate about potential impact on state’s bond rating

Joshua Haiar, South Dakota Searchlight Opponents of a Nov. 5 ballot measure that would reduce state sales tax collections worry it could be the final straw that breaks South Dakota’s AAA bond rating — a [Read More…]

Pesticide labeling becomes issue in South Dakota’s U.S. House race

Seth Tupper, Joshua Haiar/South Dakota Searchlight Legislation affecting the regulation of pesticide labels has become an issue in South Dakota’s U.S. House race after a Democratic challenger leveled criticism at incumbent Republican Rep. Dusty Johnson. [Read More…]

South Dakota drug conviction is among the baggage RFK Jr. brings to the ballot

Seth Tupper, South Dakota Searchlight Bill Walsh picked up a ringing phone in Deadwood during the fall of 1983 and heard Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s voice. “Bill, I’m off the wagon,” Kennedy said, according to [Read More…]

Mitchell attorney Don Peterson added to S.D. Cooperative Hall of Fame

August 9, 2024 J.P. Skelly

Three key leaders from South Dakota’s cooperative community have been added to the South Dakota Cooperative Hall of Fame for 2024. The Hall of Fame is the highest honor that the cooperative community bestows on [Read More…]

The cause of Thursday afternoon’s structure fire in Mitchell appears to be electrical in nature

August 9, 2024 J.P. Skelly

Mitchell Fire and EMS responded to 1605 E. 1st Ave at 3:25 PM on 8/8/2024 for reports of a structure fire. Engine 3 arrived on scene and encountered heavy smoke coming from units #5 and [Read More…]

Mitchell fire investigation underway

The Mitchell Fire Department is investigating the cause of a fire Thursday afternoon around 3:25 that heavily damaged garage units of townhomes in the 1600 block of East First Avenue. Fire Marshal Shannon Sandoval says [Read More…]

District 20 Republicans seeking replacement State House candidate

District 20 Republican State Representative Ben Krohmer has decided against seeking a second term in the State House. He made it official earlier this week citing medical issues in his family. Krohmer’s withdrawal leaves an [Read More…]

Ethanol blender pump grant application deadline approaching

The Governor’s Office of Economic Development is reminding fuel retailers to apply for the Ethanol Blender Pump Grant before the August 31 deadline. The grant program is designed to expand the availability of ethanol blends [Read More…]

Hamsters USA raise $371,700 for special kids at LifeScape in Rapid City, South Dakota

For the past 19 years during Sturgis Rally Week, the international motorcycle group Hamsters USA has gone out of their way to help Black Hills area kids grow up strong. Their annual fundraiser for LifeScape [Read More…]

Anti-abortion group: Amendment G can make ballot and still be discounted

South Dakota News Watch-The deadline for printing ballots for the November 2024 election presents a daunting timetable for an anti-abortion group seeking to keep an abortion rights amendment from being decided at the polls. But [Read More…]

Infant’s body found at a Sioux Falls recycling facility