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South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks Secretary Kevin Robling testifies to the state House Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources on Jan. 16, 2024. (Makenzie Huber/South Dakota Searchlight) Joshua Haiar, South Dakota Searchlight – A [Read More…]

Over the weekend, a person in a motorized wheelchair sustained minor injuries after being struck by a northbound car in Brookings. The incident occurred on Main Avenue South between the 1200 and 1500 blocks around [Read More…]

Sioux Falls Police Department responded to a stabbing incident involving two acquaintances at 8th Street and Fairfax Avenue, east of Downtown Sioux Falls at 6:30 pm on Friday. The altercation between the two men resulted [Read More…]

A 37-year-old man in Sioux Falls was arrested for a weapons violation at a local Walmart early Saturday evening around 5:30 pm. The incident began with the man shoplifting, and when confronted by law enforcement, [Read More…]

Joshua Haiar, South Dakota Searchlight – A legislative committee in Pierre recommended the adoption of a bill Tuesday that would impose stricter criteria for resident hunting and fishing licenses. To qualify as a “resident” under existing [Read More…]

John Hult, South Dakota Searchlight – Another $10 million of subsidies will flow to various housing projects across South Dakota after Tuesday’s meeting of the state’s Housing Development Authority Board. The board has now awarded [Read More…]

John Hult, South Dakota Searchlight – The state’s court system is preparing for a potential spike in DUI court participation after last year’s lawmakers attached mandatory minimum prison sentences to felony repeat offenses. That was among [Read More…]

At around 4:30 a.m. on Monday morning, the Huron Fire Department responded to an explosion on the west side of town involving a rail car filled with molasses. Firefighters discovered rapid ventilation of the molasses, [Read More…]

Makenzie Huber/South Dakota Searchlight – Lt. Gov. Larry Rhoden has a backup in case he breaks another gavel. In fact, he’s got four. Rhoden is known for his literal heavy handedness on the podium during [Read More…]

Huron is gearing up for a transformative year in 2024, with Mayor Gary Harrington highlighting key projects. The city plans to revamp a major road with a beautification project, allocating $2.4 million for aesthetics. However, [Read More…]

The latest population estimate for Sioux Falls reveals a growth of 5,007 people in 2023, bringing the total to 213,891, nearly a quarter of South Dakota’s population. While the 2.4% growth rate is slightly below [Read More…]

Pierre, SD – Governor Kristi Noem has appointed Capt. Casey Collins as the new Superintendent of the South Dakota Highway Patrol, effective January 22, 2024. With an impressive career in law enforcement and a proven track [Read More…]

The South Dakota House Judiciary Committee has passed two bills, HB 1024 and HB 1036, sponsored by Republican Rep. Kevin Jensen. HB 1024 requires medical marijuana card applications to include an acknowledgment that users may [Read More…]

South Dakota Representatives Scott Moore and Karla Lems have introduced House Bill 1079, aiming to change property access laws for pipeline projects like Summit Carbon Solutions’ proposed multi-state network. The bill mandates written consent from [Read More…]

In 2023, Sioux Falls experienced its second-highest year for building permit valuation, totaling over $1.1 billion. Despite a decrease from the previous year’s $1.9 billion, Mayor Paul TenHaken highlighted the diverse mix of permits, signaling [Read More…]

Joshua Haiar/South Dakota Searchlight – A bill beginning its journey through the Legislature would create more private school scholarships funded by insurance companies in exchange for tax relief. The legislation would raise the annual tax-credit cap [Read More…]

An altercation occurred in an apartment near 18th Street and Blaine Avenue in southeastern Sioux Falls around 1 a.m. on Friday morning. Multiple men were involved in an argument that concluded with one man being [Read More…]

Makenzie Huber/South Dakota Searchlight – A bill that would require high school juniors to take the ACT college entrance exam instead of a separate state assessment was tabled by the state House Education Committee on [Read More…]

Makenzie Huber /South Dakota Searchlight – A bill to permanently set South Dakota’s state sales tax rate at a reduced 4.2% passed through the House of Representatives on a 54-12 vote Friday at the Capitol, [Read More…]