A 43-year-old man from Fort Thompson has been sentenced to time served and five years of supervised release after admitting he failed to register as a sex offender, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
Community leaders in Corsica are urgently working to preserve senior care services after Sanford Health announced it will close the town’s Good Samaritan Society nursing home on Nov. 30. The closure affects 43 residents and 68 employees in Douglas County’s only remaining long-term care facility.
The Mitchell Kernels volleyball team made its first State Tournament appearance since 2018, completing a remarkable turnaround under longtime head coach Deb Thill. The Kernels surged through the SoDak 16 and closed the season with an eighth-place finish in Class AA.
A South Dakota holiday message highlights gratitude for family, service members, first responders, and the hardworking farmers and ranchers who support communities across the state. The reflection encourages residents to focus on what matters most as the holiday season begins.
Emily’s Hope is expanding its Post-Overdose Response Team into Yankton County, offering free, confidential support and naloxone to people who survive an overdose. The program partners with local health and public safety agencies to connect residents with treatment, recovery resources and ongoing follow-up.
A San Jacinto, California man has been sentenced to 33 years in federal prison for leading a meth trafficking and money-laundering conspiracy that moved drugs from California into South Dakota for years. Federal investigators say the organization operated from 2018 through 2023.
South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden reaffirmed his support for the state’s agricultural industry and defended the agricultural property tax system during the Watertown Area Chamber of Commerce Ag Committee’s annual Farm Business Banquet. More than 1,000 farmers and ranchers attended the event.
The House Natural Resources Committee has unanimously advanced the bipartisan ePermit Act, legislation co-led by Rep. Dusty Johnson of South Dakota to modernize and streamline the federal permitting process. Supporters say the bill would move agencies toward a fully digital, more predictable review system.
Attorney General Marty Jackley is urging South Dakota shoppers to stay alert for holiday scams, including fake delivery messages and tampered gift cards. The Consumer Protection Division is offering guidance and support for anyone who believes they’ve been targeted.
Dakota Wesleyan University will host its annual Christmas at Dakota Wesleyan concert on Dec. 12 at the Sherman Center, featuring performances from multiple university ensembles. The community event offers a full evening of seasonal music with limited seating available.