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Reggie Rhoden, executive director of the South Dakota Republican Party and son of Lt. Gov. Larry Rhoden, faces a municipal citation for disorderly conduct after allegedly throwing a phone at the Republican National Convention. The [Read More…]

The South Dakota Secretary of State’s Office has published an official Ballot Question Pamphlet ahead of the November 5, 2024, election. The pamphlet provides pro and con details for the seven ballot measures, along with [Read More…]

The crimes occurred between September 2022 and March 2023, and were reported in April 2023. Conrad admitted to having an illegal sexual relationship with a patient, exploiting her emotional vulnerability. The judge heard testimony from [Read More…]

Salem, South Dakota, is set to expand with the development of Colonial Estates, a new housing project aimed at addressing the town’s housing shortage. The project will feature 18 new single-family and multi-family homes, replacing [Read More…]

PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announces that a California man has been indicted in an internet scam involving a Lawrence County couple. “This case involved the alleged theft of at least $325,000,” [Read More…]

South Dakota Searchlight – A coalition of Christian clergy members announced support Tuesday for a ballot measure that would establish the right to an abortion in the South Dakota constitution. The 35 faith leaders are from five Christian [Read More…]

PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announces that the South Dakota Forensic Lab has identified a DNA sample that was collected from an attempted rape in 2022 that occurred in South Dakota, [Read More…]

The Build Dakota Scholarship has introduced a new opportunity for students pursuing careers in early childhood education. This initiative provides full financial support to both traditional and nontraditional students, covering tuition, textbooks, and technology costs. [Read More…]

Joshua Haiar, South Dakota Searchlight Three days after the U.S. Department of Justice announced a plan to help a Native American tribe in South Dakota reduce domestic violence, Republican Governor Kristi Noem called on the [Read More…]

Authorities in South Dakota are investigating how a semi-truck and trailer loaded with Amazon packages, valued at $220,000, ended up near Sioux Falls instead of its intended route from Las Vegas to Waco, Texas. The [Read More…]

Stu Whitney, South Dakota Searchlight South Dakota Republican Sen. John Thune has the largest political war chest of any U.S. senator, topping the $20 million mark even though he’s not up for re-election until 2028. [Read More…]