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13 Tribal Officers to Participate in Dedicated Law Enforcement Training
South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has announced 13 tribal law enforcement officers, along with another 11 local and state officers, are scheduled to participate in the state’s first-ever tribal law enforcement specific training session [Read More…]
Charles Mix County Investigating Suspicious Death in Lake Andes
The Charles Mix County Sheriff’s Office is looking into a suspicious death and aggravated assault that occurred at the Landing Strip Motel in Lake Andes. The incident took place on Tuesday evening, but no additional [Read More…]
Former KELO-TV Anchor Doug Lund Passes Away at Age 78
Doug Lund, a beloved anchor and reporter at KELOLAND Television, passed away on Tuesday, May 22 at the age of 78. Lund had a remarkable 32-year career at KELO-TV, starting as a commercial announcer in [Read More…]
Flandreau tribe says Noem ban ‘is imminent’
South Dakota Searchlight – The Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe said Tuesday that its president “informed the governor that a ban from our territories is imminent,” according to a news release obtained and published by multiple media [Read More…]
States need to keep PFAS ’forever chemicals’ out of the water. It won’t be cheap.
Alex Brown, Stateline – In recent years, Michigan has spent tens of millions of dollars to limit residents’ exposure to the harmful “forever chemicals” called PFAS. And some cities there have spent millions of their [Read More…]
Four Teenagers Charged in Lincoln County Attempted Murder Case
Four Teenagers Charged in Lincoln County Attempted Murder Case Authorities in Lincoln County have charged four teenagers in connection with an attempted murder case that began with a drug deal on April 30 outside a [Read More…]
Health care officials call federal ‘unfunded mandate’ for nursing homes a ‘threat’
Joshua Haiar, South Dakota Searchlight Health care industry representatives voiced concerns to lawmakers Tuesday in Pierre regarding newly finalized federal staffing standards for nursing homes. “This is an unfunded mandate being placed on nursing homes,” [Read More…]
Open primaries measure approved for the ballot
South Dakota Searchlight – A petition that would establish open primary elections in South Dakota has enough signatures from registered voters to be placed on the Nov. 5 ballot, according to the South Dakota Secretary [Read More…]
Nearly 154,000 South Dakotans Plan a Memorial Day Weekend Trip
SIOUX FALLS, SD – May 20, 2024 – AAA’s previously released national Memorial Day travel forecast showing the second highest number of travelers for the holiday – 43.8 million – and a record 38.4 million [Read More…]
VA reaches 1 million toxic exposure claims granted, including nearly 4,000 in SD
Jennifer Shutt, States Newsroom WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden is set to announce in New Hampshire on Tuesday that 1 million claims have been granted for benefits under the toxic exposure law that Congress approved [Read More…]
Sinai Man Faces Rape and Delinquency Charges Following Traffic Stop
A phone tip about erratic driving led to the arrest of 44-year-old Justin Paulson of Sinai, South Dakota, for charges including rape and contributing to the delinquency of a minor. On May 17, Brookings Police [Read More…]
Target Corp. to Close Sioux Falls Satellite Location
Target Corp. is closing its satellite location at 3901 W. 53rd St. in Sioux Falls, as notified to the South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation. This move will affect 59 employees, with 29 offered [Read More…]
Southeast South Dakota Leads State in Visitor Spending for Second Year
For the second consecutive year, southeast South Dakota has led the state in visitor spending, accounting for 39.5% of statewide expenditures in 2023, narrowly surpassing the Black Hills region at 38.6%. Minnehaha County contributed the [Read More…]
Poll: Nearly half of South Dakotans have unfavorable view of Noem
Stu Whitney, South Dakota News Watch SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Nearly two-thirds of South Dakotans said Gov. Kristi Noem damaged her credibility in her latest book rollout, and nearly half said they have an unfavorable [Read More…]
Smooth move-in day
Timing is everything as the Mitchell Area of Commerce and CVB kicked off the 2024 tourism season Monday by moving merchandise to the Corn Palace floor. It’s a yearly ritual for Corn Palace Gift Shop [Read More…]
Timeline of Noem’s book launch: ‘They’re attacking me like crazy’
Stu Whitney, South Dakota News Watch The release of Gov. Kristi Noem’s second book, “No Going Back,” was supposed to serve as a launching pad for her national political rise, including a possible role as [Read More…]
State awarded $3 million in EPA funds for cleanups at Fort Sisseton, Box Elder, Sioux Falls, Lead
John Hult, South Dakota Searchlight Sioux Falls, Fort Sisseton Historic State Park, Box Elder and the Sanford Underground Research Facility in Lead will benefit from $3 million in cleanup funds awarded Monday by the U.S. [Read More…]
Investigation Underway After Child Found Deceased in Eagle Butte
Officials are investigating the death of a child found in Eagle Butte on Sunday. The Cheyenne River Tribal Police reported the child had injuries potentially caused by a canine attack. The exact cause of death [Read More…]
Mitchell window art contest winners announced
The Mitchell Area Council of the Arts, Mitchell Main Street & Beyond, and the Mitchell Area Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with local business owners have announced the winners of this year’s Mitchell Main Street [Read More…]
A longtime Mitchell entertainment venue is changing hands
The Luxury 5 Cinemas in Mitchell will come under new ownership. In a joint announcement Logan Luxury Theatres and Odyssey Theatres, announced that Odyssey has purchased the Luxury 5 Cinemas in Mitchell effective Friday, May [Read More…]