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Swift Response to Reported Gun Incident at Brandon Valley Middle School
Parents at Brandon Valley Middle School were informed of a reported gun incident during afternoon dismissal via an email from administrators Dr. Amanda Nelson and Adam Rothenberger. Students promptly reported the presence of a gun [Read More…]
Wagner Woman Sentenced to Federal Prison for Assault and Abuse of Foster and Adoptive Children
Tina Sully, a 53-year-old woman from Wagner, has been sentenced to federal prison for assault and abuse charges. Serving as a foster and adoptive mother from 2003 to 2021, Sully was convicted of beating children [Read More…]
Search Operation Resumes in James River near Huron for Clues in Rachel Cyriacks’ 2013 Disappearance
Search crews, prompted by renewed interest in the 2013 disappearance of Rachel Cyriacks, have set up operations along the James River near Huron. The Sanborn County Sheriff confirmed the connection to Cyriacks’ case, emphasizing its [Read More…]
Dakota Wesleyan University Expands Nursing Program to Rapid City
Dakota Wesleyan University has announced the expansion of its nursing program to Rapid City, South Dakota. The on-site program, scheduled to begin in August, will run year-round for 24 months, leading to graduates earning an [Read More…]
Own a Piece of Huron’s History: World’s Largest Pheasant and Commercial Space for $180,000
Montgomery Real Estate of Huron has listed a unique property for sale at 924 4th St NE in Huron. Priced at $180,000, the offering includes the iconic World’s Largest Pheasant landmark and accompanying commercial space. [Read More…]
Lincoln could become sixth county to regulate location of carbon pipelines
Joshua Haiar/South Dakota Searchlight CANTON — Lincoln County could become the sixth county in the state to enact regulations on the location of carbon dioxide pipelines. Brown, McPherson, Minnehaha, Moody and Spink counties already have [Read More…]
Secretary of state releases election integrity brochure, urges voters to trust officials
John Hult/South Dakota Searchlight A new brochure from Secretary of State Monae Johnson aims to address common election integrity questions in advance of the 2024 election, according to a Tuesday news release. The brochure, titled [Read More…]
Any way you slice it, meat lockers remain vital to rural communities
By Michael Frye, USDA A dream was realized in 1990 when Nowell “Shorty” Hofer began construction on Shorty’s Locker and retail store on the edge of Mitchell. When Shorty passed away from cancer in 2021, [Read More…]
Travel South Dakota Awards $215k With New Tourism Grant
PIERRE, S.D. – Travel South Dakota’s new Tourism Advertising Promotion (TAP) Grant program has awarded a total of $215,025 to assist South Dakota’s tourism industry and increase visitation to tourism-related events. “These funds will help [Read More…]
Man Connected to 2021 Giliberto’s Taco Shop Shooting Sentenced for Firearm Possession
Antoine Demetrius Richardson Jr., linked to the fatal 2021 shooting at Giliberto’s Mexican Taco Shop, where one person died, has been sentenced to 42 months for firearm possession while holding a felony drug conviction. Richardson, [Read More…]
Sioux Falls Police Seek Suspect in Car Theft and Assault at Local Dealership
Sioux Falls police are on the lookout for a man who stole a 2006 Chevy Impala from Gearey’s Auto Sales after hitting an employee with the car during a test drive. The incident occurred at [Read More…]
Gasoline Prices Drop in South Dakota and Across the Nation, Providing Relief for Consumers
Gasoline prices in South Dakota have decreased by 6 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.10/g currently. The state’s prices are 31 cents lower than a month ago and 26 cents lower than [Read More…]
Sioux Falls School District to Enforce Lunch Policy Despite Successful Debt Erasure Campaign
The Sioux Falls School District, having raised $92,000 to eliminate current student lunch debt, will now enforce a policy limiting meals for students with negative balances. While acknowledging the temporary fix, school officials highlight the [Read More…]
Deadwood sports betting has its first million-dollar month
South Dakota Searchlight – Monthly sports wagering in Deadwood topped $1 million for the first time in October, according to new data from the Deadwood Gaming Association. Gamblers bet $1.02 million on sports, a 19% increase over [Read More…]
Elon Musk’s X Secures Money Transmitter License in South Dakota, Advances Toward ‘Everything App’ Vision
X, formerly Twitter and now owned by Elon Musk, has obtained a money transmitter license in South Dakota, achieving a crucial milestone in its pursuit of becoming an all-encompassing “everything app.” This license officially designates [Read More…]
Classic Car Enthusiast’s Impressive Collection of Vintage Chevys Up for Online Auction
Greg Anderson, a passionate collector of vintage cars, particularly early Chevy Impalas, is auctioning off his extensive collection of over 25 vehicles, including 1959-1963 Impalas, squarebody pickups, and unique older trucks. Anderson, born in 1960, [Read More…]
USD Partners With SDHSAA to Tackle Sports Official Shortage
In response to South Dakota’s sports official shortage, the University of South Dakota has partnered with the South Dakota High School Activities Association to train more officials across the state. With just a little over [Read More…]
Rural medics get long-distance help in treating man gored by bison in South Dakota
By Arielle Zionts/KFF Health News GANN VALLEY, S.D. — Rural medics who rescued rancher Jim Lutter after he was gored by a bison didn’t have much experience handling such severe wounds. But the medics did have [Read More…]
‘Freedom’ not enough to fill South Dakota jobs: Local business leaders say there are hurdles with campaign
South Dakota News WatchStu Whitney South Dakota News Watch/Stu Whitney SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Bob Douglas, touted as a success story of Gov. Kristi Noem’s “Freedom Works Here” workforce recruitment campaign in South Dakota, confirmed [Read More…]
Jamestown, N.D. Professor and U.S. Senate Candidate Involved in South Dakota Crash near Plankinton
Katrina Christiansen, a Jamestown professor running for North Dakota’s Democratic U.S. Senate seat, revealed on social media that her family experienced a crash in South Dakota over the weekend. The incident occurred near Plankinton, S.D., [Read More…]
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