South Dakota COVID-19 update for 2-14-22

By Mitchell Now February 14, 2022 10:30 am

3 days ago

Attorney General Jackley Commends South Dakota Supreme Court For Affirming Elder Abuse, Grand Theft Case

The South Dakota Supreme Court has upheld the conviction of a Spink County man who stole hundreds of thousands of dollars from his elderly mother, rejecting claims of insufficient evidence and trial errors.

Crime

3 days ago

New U.S. Attorney Intensifies Efforts Against Drug Trafficking in South Dakota

South Dakota’s newly confirmed U.S. Attorney says federal prosecutors are accelerating efforts to combat drug trafficking and transnational criminal organizations as part of nationwide directives.

Business

3 days ago

Harrisburg Pushes for Lower Speed Limit on Highway 115 Amid Safety Concerns

Harrisburg officials are seeking a speed limit reduction on Highway 115 due to rising traffic and safety concerns, but state transportation leaders say a lower limit may not improve conditions.

Crime

3 days ago

U.S. Attorney’s Office Kept Prosecuting Cases During Federal Shutdown

U.S. Attorney Ron Parsons says his office continued prosecuting violent crime, drug cases and child exploitation during the 43-day federal government shutdown, securing nearly 300 years in prison sentences.

People

3 days ago

Cold Snap Expected to Continue as More Snow Moves Into Northeast South Dakota

South Dakota is heading into a stretch of below-average temperatures and another chance of snowfall over the Thanksgiving weekend, according to the National Weather Service.