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Noem’s budget cut would raise dual credit costs for students
Makenzie Huber, South Dakota Searchlight South Dakota high school students will pay 50% more to take dual credit courses if legislators adopt a budget proposal by Republican Gov. Kristi Noem. Currently, students pay one-third of [Read More…]
Trump election offers possible reprieve for five South Dakotans involved in Jan. 6 riot
John Hult, South Dakota Searchlight Amy Willis says she’s not a criminal. When she entered the U.S. Capitol with a crowd of protesters who’d been urged by Donald Trump to “stop the steal” of the [Read More…]
Kids get cozy Christmas gifts
Children from seventeen Mitchell area families are celebrating an early Christmas thanks to Slumberland and the Mitchell United Way. Mitchell Slumberland owner Kyle Purintun says the 40 Winks program has been around since 1991. “Each [Read More…]
DCI Rule Yankton Police Officer Shooting At School Justified
Attorney General Marty Jackley says a South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation review indicates two Yankton Police Officers were justified in a shooting that occurred Dec. 5, 2024 in Yankton. “This individual refused officer commands [Read More…]
Mitchell Technical College Foundation recognizes donors
The Mitchell Technical College Foundation held their annual Donor Appreciation Reception on Thursday, December 12, 2024. More than 150 people attended the event which recognized individuals and business partners for their support of the students [Read More…]
Mitchell Clinic to Join Avera on April 1
Avera Queen of Peace Hospital is pleased to announce that Mitchell Clinic will be joining its network of family medicine providers on April 1, 2025. It will become Avera Mitchell Clinic once the acquisition is [Read More…]
Mitchell Technical College Announces Leadership Transition
Mitchell Technical College has announced that Mark Wilson will be stepping down from his position as President of the institution due to personal reasons. While the news may be unexpected, the college remains committed to [Read More…]
South Dakota post-election audits completed
South Dakota Secretary of State Monae Johnson says county auditors have completed their post-election audits for the 2024 General Election. The audits revealed only minor discrepancies (typically 1-2 votes), which were primarily due to manual [Read More…]
Former State Employee Indicted on Forgery-Related Charges
A 55 year old woman from Springfield has been indicted on 26 forgery-related charges connected to crimes committed while she was an employee of the South Dakota Department of Public Safety and performing contract work [Read More…]
South Dakota PUC reduces NorthWestern Energy natural gas rate increase request
The South Dakota Public Utilities Commission approved a reduced rate increase for NorthWestern Energy’s natural gas customers in South Dakota at the commission’s regularly scheduled meeting in Pierre today, Dec. 17, 2024. The rate approved [Read More…]
Woman Dies After Falling from Train in Sioux Falls
A 29-year-old woman died on Sunday, December 15, after attempting to cross a slow-moving train near the intersection of E 8th Street and N Weber Ave in Sioux Falls. Witnesses reported that the woman tried [Read More…]
Noem issues seven more pardons since September
John Hult, South Dakota Searchlight Gov. Kristi Noem has issued seven pardons this fall, bringing the total number she’s granted since taking office to 348. The pardons went to people convicted of a range of [Read More…]
SDSU Extension 4-H launches regional support for county operations
South Dakota State University Extension’s 4-H program is adding a regional system to support county operations and organizations. On Dec. 16, 2024, SDSU Extension will reorganize operations support into four regions: North, South, Central and [Read More…]
State Library budget cut would hamstring local libraries, opponents say
Gov. Kristi Noem presents her annual budget address to lawmakers in the South Dakota State Capitol on Dec. 3, 2024. Behind her, from left, are House Speaker nominee Jon Hansen and Lt. Gov. Larry Rhoden. [Read More…]
Motorcycles, Santa Claus and Smiles
The joy of the Christmas holiday season came alive Friday at Klock Werks Second Annual Christmas Extravaganza. Santa’s helper Karlee Cobb says this year’s theme was a life-size Candyland. “We went from that on to [Read More…]
Minnehaha County fatal crash
A 22-year-old woman from Sioux Falls died in a single vehicle accident on Interstate 229 Saturday afternoon in Sioux Falls. The South Dakota Department of Public Safety reported around 4:38 pm, the driver of a [Read More…]
South Dakota Board of Regents Responds to $10 Million Budget Cut Proposal
Kristi Noem’s proposed budget includes over $10 million in base general fund cuts to South Dakota’s public university system, citing reduced state revenues. The cuts affect maintenance funding, cybersecurity upgrades, tuition buy-downs, and academic building [Read More…]
Yankton Man Charged with Murder Following Suspicious Death Investigation
A 19-year-old Yankton resident, Theodore Kranig Jr., faces charges of second-degree murder and first-degree manslaughter following the death of an individual during a welfare check on Friday, Dec. 13 in the 1000 block of Walnut [Read More…]
Uncertainty abounds for farm community as new administration takes shape
John Hult, South Dakota Searchlight HURON — The farm community faces uncertainty about tariffs and Cabinet picks but some opportunities to fight beef industry consolidation with the incoming presidential administration, according to the president of [Read More…]
Noem’s plan to cut $17 million from maintenance and repairs is ‘shortsighted,’ regent says
Makenzie Huber, South Dakota Searchlight South Dakota Republican Gov. Kristi Noem’s proposal to cut the state’s maintenance and repair budget by $17 million is “shortsighted,” a former Cabinet member said at a state board meeting [Read More…]
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