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Ezekiel Two Dogs, a man with a lengthy criminal history, is accused of a crime spree in Sioux Falls, including theft from a popular store, brandishing a stolen shotgun on a university campus, and stealing [Read More…]

Zebra mussels, an invasive species, have been officially identified in Lake Oahe, South Dakota’s largest body of water, according to the South Dakota Game, Fish, and Parks Department. The confirmation comes after the discovery of [Read More…]

25-year-old Collin Lee Hansen has received a 20-year sentence in the South Dakota State Penitentiary for two counts of vehicular battery, marking his sixth felony charge. On January 20, 2023, Hansen, under the influence of [Read More…]

The South Dakota Supreme Court has overturned a lower court’s decision on the trial appeal of Manegabe Chebea Ally, who was initially charged with first-degree murder in connection with the 2012 death of his partner’s [Read More…]

A house fire in Lennox, reported shortly before 3:00 am on a Thursday morning, has resulted in injuries and the displacement of a family. Responding to the call, Lennox Fire, Lennox Police, and Worthing Fire [Read More…]

The murder trial of Dreau Rogers in Deadwood faced a temporary halt due to the absence of crucial reports from the Rapid City Special Response Team detailing the events of January 22, 2022. Rogers is [Read More…]

Sioux Falls City Council and Police Department are addressing the surge in stolen vehicles as the city experiences growth. With reported cases doubling from 791 in 2019 to 1,495 in 2023, a $50,000 “Lock It [Read More…]

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) announced a $400,000 grant to the South Dakota Department of Transportation to conduct a study of future locations for wildlife crossings aimed at reducing [Read More…]

GEVO, a company with South Dakota ties, is focusing on carbon capture and sequestration by developing a unique product – jet fuel made from corn. The proposed Net-Zero 1 facility in Lake Preston aims to [Read More…]

Invasive carp (formerly known as Asian carp) pose a significant threat to South Dakota’s lakes and rivers, natural resources that are treasured by thousands of anglers, boaters and water sports enthusiasts each year. That’s why [Read More…]

Jacob Boyko / South Dakota News Watch MADISON, S.D. – South Dakota keeps adding video lottery machines, with 567 more terminals and over $1.17 billion gambled this year, earning a record-setting $163 million in revenue [Read More…]

What:    Two vehicle fatal crash Where:  397th Ave and Interstate 90, 2 miles south of Mt. Vernon, SD When:   10:53 a.m., Wednesday, December 6, 2023 Driver 1: Male, 63, No injuries Vehicle 1: 2014 Caterpillar Highway Maintainer Driver 2: Male, [Read More…]

Makenzie Huber/South Dakota Searchlight PIERRE — State funding for nursing homes is up an average of 25% statewide since the Legislature and Gov. Kristi Noem approved more money for them last winter. When nursing home [Read More…]

Joshua Haiar/South Dakota Searchlight Some South Dakota abortion rights groups do not support a potential ballot measure that aims to restore those rights. The groups say they have concerns about the measure’s language and the [Read More…]

Helene Sandvig, a cherished resident at Bethany Retirement Living in Fargo, has died at the age of 112. As the second oldest person in North Dakota, Helene, a former school teacher, celebrated her remarkable life [Read More…]

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden signed an executive order Wednesday that would make it easier for tribal nations to access and invest federal funding on their own terms. “It’s hard work to heal the wrongs of the [Read More…]

50-year-old Mitchell resident Stacy Jo Johnson has pleaded not guilty to two Class 4 felony charges of sexual contact with an individual incapable of consent. The charges stem from an incident on July 19, 2023, [Read More…]

Makenzie Huber/South Dakota Searchlight PIERRE — The total increase in state funding for schools is 26% since Gov. Kristi Noem took office in 2019, she said Tuesday during her annual budget address; meanwhile, statistics from the [Read More…]

What:    Two vehicle fatal crash Where:  SD Highway 37, mile marker 71, 1 mile south of Mitchell, SD When:   2:10 p.m., Saturday, December 2, 2023 Driver 1: Harlan Dale Miller, 63, Mitchell, SD, Fatal injuries Passenger [Read More…]

David J. Shangreaux Jr., a 23-year-old Pierre man, has been charged with Second Degree Murder in the stabbing death of 17-year-old Evie Maxey in a Pierre home. The incident occurred on Nov. 30, and police [Read More…]