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Government
1 year ago
County Official Weighs In On Rhoden’s Homeowners Tax Relief Program

A county official is providing further clarity on Governor Rhoden’s homeowner tax relief proposal. In March, Governor Rhoden signed Senate Bill 216, which imposes a three-percent cap on the increase of owner-occupied property assessments through 2030.

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Government
1 year ago
COVID-19 Funds For Behavioral Health Services Canceled

Behavioral health initiatives have suffered a multi-million dollar blow in South Dakota this week.

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Crime
1 year ago
Social Services Fraud Case Moving Along In Hughes County Court

The trial of Lonna Carroll, accused of embezzling over $1.7 million from the South Dakota Department of Social Services, is progressing rapidly in Hughes County court this week.

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Crime
1 year ago
Officer Involved Shooting In Sioux Falls

The South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation is currently investigating two separate officer-involved shootings on Tuesday, involving the same suspect, Samir Albaidhani. The shootings occurred in Sioux Falls and Union County during an attempt to arrest Albaidhani, who was wanted on multiple warrants, including violating parole.

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Crime
1 year ago
Attorney General Jackley Confirms DCI Investigating Officer Involved Shootings in Sioux Falls

South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley confirms that the Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI), at the request of the Sioux Falls Police Department and South Dakota Highway Patrol, is investigating two separate, but related, officer involved shootings with the same suspect that occurred Tuesday, April 1, 2025 in Sioux Falls.

Sports
1 year ago
Multi-Billion Dollar NIL Lawsuit Heading To Court In South Dakota

South Dakota, along with its two NCAA Division I universities, is taking legal action over a nearly $2.8 billion Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) settlement.

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Crime
1 year ago
Wife Of Alleged Abuser Facing More Charges After Arrest

More charges have been filed against Amanda Huff, the Sioux Falls woman accused of aiding her husband in the repeated assault of a young woman.

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Government
1 year ago
South Dakota Legislature Sets Focus for 2026 with Summer Study Approvals

As the 2025 Legislative Session comes to a close, South Dakota lawmakers are already planning for the upcoming year.

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Government
1 year ago
Attorney General Jackley, AG Coalition Asks Trump Administration To Close Loophole Used For Fentanyl Shipments

PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has joined 24 other Attorneys […]

Entertainment
1 year ago
South Dakota State Fair Announces Lee Brice as Saturday Grandstand Act

The South Dakota State Fair and the team at Pioneer are proud to welcome top country music artist Lee Brice to the State Fair grandstand stage on Saturday, August 30 at 8 P.M. CST.