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Sioux Falls Officials Warn of Rabid Bats
Three bats in Sioux Falls have tested positive for rabies in the past month, prompting officials to warn pet owners to make sure their animals are vaccinated. “Rabies is a serious disease that can be [Read More…]

South Dakota murder suspect returned to the state
A suspect accused of the murder of a woman in Dakota Dunes has been extradited to South Dakota and is currently incarcerated. Alfredo Castellanos-Rosales was officially processed into the county jail by the Union County [Read More…]

TSA Foils Attempt to Carry Loaded Gun onto Plane at Sioux Falls Airport
TSA officers prevented a loaded gun from being taken onto a plane at Sioux Falls Regional Airport on Tuesday. The gun was spotted on an X-ray machine by a TSA agent, who alerted Sioux Falls [Read More…]

Minnesota woman dies in Minnehaha County Jail
A 41-year-old Minnesota woman died in the Minnehaha County Jail on Wednesday June 7. The woman was found unresponsive in her cell during a routine check at 2 pm. Jail staff and first responders attempted [Read More…]

Report: South Dakota has one of the 10 worst economies
(The Center Square) – South Dakota is among the ten states with the worst economies, according to a new report released this week. Across 28 metrics using key measurements of economic activity, economic health, and [Read More…]

This Is the City in South Dakota With the Most People on Food Stamps
(The Center Square) The Biden Administration and House Republicans recently reached a bi-partisan deal to raise the debt ceiling. To reach the compromise, and keep the United States from a catastrophic debt default, the White [Read More…]

Department of Public Safety Announces June Sobriety Checkpoints
PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota’s Department of Public Safety has announced plans for 23 sobriety checkpoints in more than 15 different counties during the month of June. Checkpoints are scheduled for the counties of: Pennington, Lincoln, [Read More…]

S.D. PUC settles Xcel Energy’s case for electric rate increase, allowing significantly less than requested
PIERRE, S.D. – The South Dakota Public Utilities Commission approved a settlement stipulation lowering Xcel Energy’s requested increase to the company’s electric service rates. The action was at the PUC’s regular commission meeting today, June [Read More…]

June 6, 2023 Mitchell Election Results
We will keep you updated on Mitchell city election results throughout the night as School Board and City Council seats are up for grabs, as well as the $17 million bond election for a new [Read More…]

Mitchell wins first ever Class AA Girls State Golf Tournament
After finishing in second place two years in a row, Mitchell girls golf won its first ever Class AA state championship in Pierre on Tuesday with a +40 (616), while Allison Meyerink took home second [Read More…]

Minnehaha County Commission Approves Pipeline Regulations After Delay
Following a two-week delay, the Minnehaha County Commission has passed an ordinance amendment aimed at establishing regulations and procedures for various types of transmission pipelines, including carbon dioxide and hazardous liquid pipelines. With a final [Read More…]

Police Chase and Gunfire Erupt in Western Sioux Falls, Two Suspects Apprehended
A incident unfolded in western Sioux Falls on Monday night, resulting in a police pursuit and gunfire. Presently, two individuals are in custody, while law enforcement continues to search for two other persons of interest. [Read More…]

Suspects caught in Aberdeen car thefts
Beginning early last week, the Aberdeen Police Department began receiving reports of thefts from vehicles. Throughout the week, authorities received more reports of thefts and also reports of stolen vehicles. As the investigation was ongoing, [Read More…]

Vandalism at Mitchell’s Hitchcock Park
On Thursday, June 1st between the hours of 4:30 PM and 5:10 PM an unknown person(s) pushed a piano off the music shelter stage at Hitchcock Park. The Piano was damaged and is not repairable. [Read More…]

Driver Killed Last Week in Head-On Collision East of Letcher Identified
The identity of the individual who lost their life in an accident last Wednesday evening near Letcher has been disclosed. The Department of Public Safety has reported that the fatal incident occurred when a 2019 [Read More…]

Arrest Made in Alleged Attempt to Hire Hitman to Kill 7-year-old in Storm Lake, Iowa
Authorities have arrested a teenager who was reportedly attempting to hire a hitman to take the life of a 7-year-old child in Storm Lake, Iowa. The Storm Lake Police Department received a distressing report around [Read More…]

Mitchell and Meyerink lead after day one of the state
Mitchell and Allison Meyerink are atop the Class AA Girls State Golf Tournament leaderboard in Pierre after day one as the Kernels look to end the spring sports season with a state title. The Kernels [Read More…]

Sioux Falls Drive-By Shooting Suspect Arrested
Sioux Falls law enforcement has successfully apprehended the suspect involved in a recent drive-by shooting. The individual in question, identified as Kevin Bass, a 30-year-old male, was taken into custody and subsequently booked into the [Read More…]

Cities with the fastest-growing home prices in South Dakota
Stacker compiled a list of cities with the fastest growing home prices in South Dakota using data from Zillow. Cities are ranked by the dollar change in Zillow Home Values Index for all homes from the twelve [Read More…]

Miranda O’Bryan, Martin native and TV news anchor, crowned Miss South Dakota
BROOKINGS, SD – Miranda O’Bryan, a 25-year-old TV news anchor from Martin, was crowned Miss South Dakota on Saturday night at the South Dakota State University in Brookings. O’Bryan will represent South Dakota at the [Read More…]
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