Sioux Falls Fire Department officials are urging residents to take some precautions as they celebrate Independence Day with a bang. The city has had five structure fires caused by fireworks over the last five years.
Sioux Falls could be inching closer to hosting the state’s new men’s prison, and city leaders are now weighing in. State Representative and prison task force member Greg Jamison just led Sioux Falls City Council members on a tour of potential prison sites in the city.
The South Dakota Highway Patrol is reminding drivers to stay safe this Fourth of July holiday. Officials urge motorists to slow down, stay alert, and never drive under the influence. To protect travelers, extra troopers will be on patrol throughout the holiday period, focusing on impaired driving, speeding, and seatbelt enforcement.
South Dakota Secretary of State Monae Johnson has announced that Minnesota now recognizes South Dakota’s restricted enhanced concealed carry permits, extending legal firearm carry rights even to permit holders under age 21.
Sioux Falls residents could soon see extra charges when paying for city services with a credit card. Finance Director Shawn Pritchett says budget pressures are prompting a proposal to pass those processing fees on to users, instead of the city covering the cost.
Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brenden Carr visited Sioux Falls this week to announce his new Build America Agenda, a nationwide plan to expand high-speed internet access.
South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has announced a sweeping 44-count felony indictment against Mitchell resident Eric Opperman. The charges include rape, aggravated incest, and child pornography offenses involving three children under age 14.
South Dakota customers of NorthWestern Energy will see a modest increase in their monthly electric bills following approval of a rate hike by the Public Utilities Commission. The average residential customer will pay just over $2 more per month.
Nonprofits in Mitchell seeking city subsidy funding for fiscal year 2026 must now complete a revised, more detailed application process. Introduced by Mayor Jordan Hanson, the new five-page form includes eight in-depth questions requiring measurable goals and clear evidence of public benefit.
James Winter, a 57-year-old man from Letcher, South Dakota, has pleaded not guilty to two counts of second-degree rape and one count of aggravated incest in Davison County Court.
