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South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem resigned Saturday morning, minutes after being confirmed as the new Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security. Noem, the first female governor of South Dakota, wrote a letter to her [Read More…]

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem has been confirmed as the next secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) following a Senate vote on Saturday morning. Noem received 59 votes in favor and 34 votes [Read More…]

South Dakota Broadcasters Association-Austin Goss A South Dakota legislative committee passed a bill Friday aimed at limiting carbon pipeline projects by stripping the power of eminent domain for carbon dioxide transportation. House Bill 1052, which [Read More…]

South Dakota Searchlight-Josh Haiar A committee of South Dakota lawmakers voted 4-3 to endorse a bill Thursday in Pierre that would require public school districts to teach the Ten Commandments and display them in every [Read More…]

The vast majority of discussion during Tuesday’s Mitchell City Council meeting focused on the Corn Palace and a proposed $12-million dollar plan for upgrades. However longtime Mitchell resident Roger Musick offered a different perspective. He [Read More…]

South Dakota Searchlight-Josh Haiar PIERRE — A committee of South Dakota lawmakers endorsed a bill Friday that would require pornographic websites to implement age verification measures. The House State Affairs Committee passed the measure 11-2, [Read More…]

Attorney General Marty Jackley says two South Dakota Penitentiary inmates have been sentenced to additional time in prison after they had earlier been found guilty of assaulting two correctional officers at the South Dakota Penitentiary [Read More…]

The James Valley Drug and DUI Court celebrated the achievements of four new graduates Thursday afternoon. Judge Donna Bucher shared, that between them, Samantha, Adrianne, Nikole and Bianca have 2,228 days sober, have paid more [Read More…]

Those attending Thursday’s James Valley Drug and DUI Court graduation got more than they bargained for from keynote speaker, Davison County Jail Administrator Grant Lanning. “On paper, I look pretty good, and yes, that kind [Read More…]

Muth Electric recently announced the appointment of David Muth as Chief Executive Officer of Muth Electric. The appointment was effective January 1st part of a four-year succession plan. “As we look to the future, one [Read More…]

Hiring and keeping Davison County corrections officers and deputies is a continuing challenge. Sheriff Steve Harr discussed the issue during Tuesday’s Davison County Commission meeting. “I don’t know what the answer to it is,” Harr [Read More…]

There’s a new option available in Mitchell for those experiencing a mental health crisis. Michelle Carpenter is Executive Director of Dakota Counseling Institute Downtown. “We have psychiatric appointments, outpatient appointments and then we would have [Read More…]

The Mitchell Area Chamber of Commerce, Development Corporation, CVB and Mitchell Main Street and Beyond celebrated their 2024 successes and honored several individuals and organizations during Wednesday’s annual recognition event. Lifequest received the Community Service [Read More…]

Governor Kristi Noem delivered what’s most likely her final State of the State address before she leaves office before a joint session of the South Dakota Legislature on its opening day. District 20 State Representative [Read More…]

By: Josh Haiar, South Dakota Searchlight South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem used her State of the State address on Tuesday to say goodbye. Noem is expected to resign sometime after President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration on [Read More…]

Mitchell Police are investigating two separate deaths that occurred on Friday, January 10th. According to a new release issued by the Mitchell Police Department Monday afternoon, around 10:30 on January 10th, Mitchell police and Mitchell [Read More…]

South Dakota News Watch By: Stu Whitney The 100th session of the South Dakota Legislature in Pierre will be historic not just for its centennial landmark but because of transitions in power. Gov. Kristi Noem [Read More…]

A 59 year old woman from Fairfax died Saturday afternoon in a two vehicle crash near Herrick. The South Dakota Department of Public Safety reported the 40 year old male driver of a pickup truck [Read More…]

The South Dakota Attorney General’s Office is reporting a former Department of Corrections employee has been sentenced after earlier pleading guilty to crimes involving a prison inmate. 22 year old Madyson Bixby of Sioux Falls [Read More…]