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Two inmates have been found guilty of assaulting two correctional officers at the South Dakota Penitentiary in 2023. 49 year old Lester M. Monroe and 31 year old Kyle Jones were both found guilty of [Read More…]

The South Dakota Highway Patrol has announced sobriety checkpoints will be conducted in 17 different counties during the month of November. These checkpoints will take place in the counties of Bennett, Brule, Codington, Davison, Hanson, [Read More…]

Online registration is now open for current and former legislators, Legislative Research Council staff, interns, and pages wanting to attend the special events on April 12, 2025, commemorating the 100th session of the South Dakota [Read More…]

The Kelley Center for Entrepreneurship at Dakota Wesleyan University is celebrating Entrepreneurship Week Nov. 11-15 with some special events. DWU Associate Communications Director Julie Brookbank says the public is invited to an open house on [Read More…]

Avera recently announced a $50 million fundraising campaign, Tomorrow’s Promise, the largest philanthropic campaign in the region to support comprehensive women’s and children’s services. The announcement was made at an Oct. 28 groundbreaking ceremony for [Read More…]

Secretary of State Monae Johnson is encouraging voters to check their polling location before they head out to vote during the Tuesday, November 5th General Election. The Secretary of State’s website provides guidance on finding [Read More…]

WASHINGTON (AP) — Polarizing. Challenging. A lot of wasted time. That’s how six lawmakers described what it is like being in the U.S. House — a particularly tumultuous period in American history that has brought [Read More…]

The Abbott House celebrated its 85th anniversary Saturday during a gathering of supporters and friends. Founded by Mabel Ronald in 1939, Abbott House has served more than 5000 children who suffered abuse, neglect and other [Read More…]

South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley says a Wagner youth has pleaded guilty to one count of Manslaughter in the First Degree, a Class C felony, in the connection with the stabbing death of a [Read More…]

A motorcyclist from Hartford died Thursday morning in a two-vehicle collision nine miles west of Sioux Falls. The South Dakota Department of Public Safety is reporting the 56 year old male driver of a Harley [Read More…]

South Dakota Searchlight-John Hult A Lincoln County judge has dismissed a lawsuit that claimed state officials need a county permit to build a men’s prison. Judge Jennifer Mammenga sided with the state Wednesday, based on [Read More…]

The South Dakota Municipal League recently inducted 13 individuals from across the state into its Hall of Fame, including three Mitchell City employees. Chris Cranny, Recreation Center Secretary, Michael Dufek, Heavy Equipment Operator and Dan [Read More…]

A 94-year-old man died in a two-vehicle collision Monday afternoon near Wagner. The South Dakota Department of Public Safety reported the 87 year old female driver of a Subaru Outback and the 65 year old [Read More…]

In the afternoon hours of October 14th, someone started a fire in the Pioneer Park restrooms.  Officers found someone had emptied the toilet paper dispenser and caused a small fire in the restroom.  At this [Read More…]

Attorney General Marty Jackley says $5 million in grants will be shared by 41 organizations who will use the funds to assist children who have been abused or neglected, victims of domestic violence, and victims [Read More…]

The South Dakota Department of Education recently released its 2023-24 Report Card today. The report showed academic growth in English language arts and mathematics. The statewide attendance rate also increased from 86 percent to 87 [Read More…]

An unidentified man died in a single vehicle crash four miles west of Kadoka Friday evening. The South Dakota Department of Public Safety reported preliminary crash information indicates the driver of a pickup truck was [Read More…]

Dirt is moving at the South Lake Estates housing development near Lake Mitchell. Terry Sabers is president of Mitchell Area Housing, Inc, or MAHI. He says there are 55 total lots with MAHI owning 37. [Read More…]

Water service in the area of South Harmon Dr will be disrupted on Monday, October 21st, 2024, starting at 8:00 AM until 4:00 PM for Utility Improvements to the water supply infrastructure. Additionally, they will [Read More…]

A student led fund-raiser aiming to fight food insecurity in Mitchell celebrated its fifteenth year Wednesday. Mitchell High School Art teacher Marica Shannon says Empty Bowl brings out the best in soup and art. “The [Read More…]