Big changes are coming to the USD Sanford School of Medicine. USD President Sheila Gestring announced Thursday that the first 18 months of the Doctor of Medicine program will move from Vermillion to Sioux Falls in summer 2027.
Sioux Falls police are investigating after nearly a dozen cars were broken into outside two local gyms early Thursday morning. Authorities say ten vehicles had windows smashed, with purses, backpacks, and other valuables stolen from locked cars.
A Sioux Falls woman has been indicted on federal firearm charges after allegedly buying a gun later linked to multiple shootings involving law enforcement. Prosecutors say Chardea Odom purchased the weapon in June using false statements, claiming it was for herself when she was actually buying it for another person.
A Mitchell man is facing multiple charges after a high-speed police chase early Thursday morning in Davison County. Authorities say Corey Bowers was clocked at 66 mph in a 30 mph construction zone on Highway 37 near the Spillway.
Authorities are investigating a triple fatal shooting in Lower Brule early Monday morning that left two victims and the suspected gunman dead. A second suspect is in custody, while a third remains at large but is believed to have left the area.
After a month-long delay, the Mitchell School Board has elected Brittni Flood as president and Shawn Ruml as vice president, securing leadership through July 2026. The board approved a $220,000 boring machine purchase for Mitchell Technical College, bids for two student-built houses, and first readings of updated sexual harassment and weapons policies
Mitchell’s Commerce Street is set for growth as the Planning Commission approves a project for five new retail shop spaces at 1006 Commerce Street. Each unit will feature a storefront and garage door, providing flexible space for expanding businesses.
The 85th annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally ended with four fatalities and 80 injuries from 66 crashes, according to the South Dakota Highway Patrol. This year saw an increase in injury crashes but fewer drug arrests compared to previous rallies. Fatal wrecks included single-motorcycle crashes in the Black Hills, a pickup-versus-motorcycle collision near Rapid City, and a police pursuit crash outside Sturgis.
Travel South Dakota has partnered with Jeep, Matador Network, and adventurer Forrest Galante to launch Unexpected South Dakota, a three-episode video series showcasing the sights, sounds, and tastes of the Mount Rushmore State.
South Dakota is moving forward with plans for a new state prison in Sioux Falls, securing an option to purchase land in the city’s northeast corner along Benson Road. The proposal, set for review during a special legislative session on September 23rd, would pave the way for a modern correctional facility to replace the aging state penitentiary and address the state’s growing inmate population.
