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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
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — The body of a baby boy was found at a South Dakota recycling center, and police are trying to determine how the child died and how the body ended up [Read More…]
Dean Knippling appointed Mitchell Chief of Police
Mayor Jordan Hanson has appointed Lieutenant Dean Knippling as Mitchell’s new Chief of Police. Knippling is grateful for the opportunity. “I’m very honored and pleased to enter this new phase of my career and look [Read More…]
South Dakota Health Link Expands Partnership to Improve Quality and Effective Healthcare in the Midwest
South Dakota Health Link is the state’s health information exchange which is working to strengthen its partnership with Health Catalyst, Inc., a top provider of data and technology services for healthcare across the country. This [Read More…]
Ballot measure battle continues
The South Dakota Supreme Court has reversed a judge’s ruling from last month that dismissed a lawsuit aiming to remove an abortion rights initiative from the November ballot. The court on Friday reversed the order [Read More…]
Nonprofit launches $10 million campaign for South Dakota parks and recreation areas
S.D. Searchlight- A foundation that helps fund outdoor recreation projects in South Dakota has launched a $10 million fundraising campaign. The five-year effort aims to support 28 projects across the state that would otherwise [Read More…]
“Sturgis East” For A Day
Every year at this time Mitchell earns the nickname “Sturgis East” by hosting its popular “Pre-Sturgis” party for travelers heading to the annual rally. Brian Klock of Klockwerks says it began 18 years ago at [Read More…]
Former prison employees, current inmates indicted on drug, arson, assault allegations
John Hult/South Dakota Searchlight Two former Department of Corrections employees, three inmates and another person were indicted Tuesday for a series of incidents at the South Dakota State Penitentiary. DOC Secretary Kellie Wasko told lawmakers [Read More…]
Federal government pays $53M for SD farmer discrimination, $2.2B nationwide
Makenzie Huber, South Dakota Searchlight More than 360 South Dakota agricultural producers are receiving a total of $53.4 million through the Discrimination Financial Assistance Program, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Wednesday. Eligible applicants allege they experienced [Read More…]
Head of state prison system wants to ‘close the doors’ to public scrutiny of security incidents
John Hult/South Dakota Searchlight The leader of the South Dakota Department of Corrections told lawmakers she doesn’t want to answer to the state’s Corrections Commission, a body that exists to provide oversight and guidance to [Read More…]
Attorney General Jackley Announces Indictments Against State Prison Inmates and Former DOC Employees
Attorney General Marty Jackley says a Minnehaha County Grand Jury Monday indicted six people regarding five different cases involving South Dakota Prison inmates and two others who were Department of Corrections staff members at that [Read More…]
City Council Corn Palace Conundrum
Future improvements to the Corn Palace was one of the discussion topics during Monday’s City Council work session. The HVAC system including boilers and chillers are big ticket items which need attention. City administrator Stephanie [Read More…]
Highway Patrol investigating separate fatal motorcycle crashes on opposite sides of the state
The South Dakota Highway Patrol is investigating two fatal crashes involving motorcycles on two different sides of the state. On Tuesday afternoon a 60 year old man driving a motorcycle died in a two-vehicle crash [Read More…]
Sturgis Man Sentenced to 65 Years in Prison After Conviction on 11 Counts of Felony Crimes Involving Children
A 40 year old man from Sturgis has been sentenced to 65 years in prison after earlier being convicted of 11 counts of felony crimes involving five different children. Lance Lowell Long was sentenced Monday [Read More…]
Dozens of children from tribes in South Dakota died at boarding schools, report says
Seth Tupper, South Dakota Searchlight A new report on federally supported boarding schools for Native American children says at least 33 of the students who died while attending them — and likely more — were [Read More…]
Impact of grocery tax ballot measure could range from $134M to $646M, legislators told
Joshua Haiar/South Dakota Searchlight A new analysis of the Nov. 5 ballot measure aiming to eliminate state sales taxes on groceries projects state revenue losses ranging from $134 million to $646 million annually. On Tuesday in Pierre, [Read More…]
State officials peppered with questions on price tag for new men’s prison
John Hult/South Dakota Searchlight Lawmakers expressed frustration Tuesday in Pierre over the uncertain price tag for construction and operations of a proposed men’s prison in Lincoln County. Members of the Legislature’s Appropriations Committee also had [Read More…]
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