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Government
4 months ago
Justice Department Announces Results of Operation Restore Justice: 205 Child Sex Abuse Offenders Arrested in FBI-led Nationwide Crackdown

WASHINGTON (MITCHELLNOW) — Today, the Department of Justice announced the results of Operation Restore […]

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Lifestyle
4 months ago
Police Looking for Answers After Man Shows Up at Hospital Following South Sioux Falls Shooting

Sioux Falls Police are investigating a shooting after a man arrived at a local hospital with a gunshot wound Monday evening. The incident is believed to have occurred around 7 p.m. at an apartment complex near 57th Street and Greystone on the city’s south side.

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Crime
4 months ago
Manhunt Continues For Man Wanted In SD, NE

Law enforcement agencies are actively searching for Cody Dittman, a fugitive wanted on felony charges in both South Dakota and Nebraska. Dittman was involved in a pursuit with tribal police in western South Dakota on Friday that ended with an officer firing at his vehicle.

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Crime
4 months ago
Sioux Falls Man Found Guilty in 2022 Murder Case

Nearly three years after the fatal shooting of Kaisean Tyler in Sioux Falls, Darrian Johnson has been convicted of first-degree murder along with several related charges. The deadly incident occurred on September 5, 2022, and was the focus of a multi-day trial featuring witness testimony about the events leading up to the crime.

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Government
4 months ago
Musick Challenges Mitchell’s Tourism Focus, Urges City to Prioritize Job Growth

At a recent Mitchell City Council meeting, retired businessman Roger Musick urged city leaders to shift their focus from tourism to job creation, arguing that employment opportunities—not tourist attractions—are the backbone of the local economy.

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Government
4 months ago
Davison County Commissioners Weigh Potential Benefits of Proposed State Prison Near Mitchell

The Davison County Commission is weighing the potential benefits of a proposed state prison site near Mitchell, though no formal proposal has been made. The Mitchell Area Development Corporation has identified a 160-acre location three miles southeast of the city with available utilities.

Government
4 months ago
Noem Rejects Nearly $10M in FEMA Grants, Calling Program ‘Wasteful’

South Dakota will forfeit nearly $10 million in FEMA funding after Governor Kristi Noem withdrew the state from the federal Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) program, calling it “wasteful” and “ineffective.” The program was designed to help local communities strengthen infrastructure and prepare for future disasters.

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Lifestyle
4 months ago
SDDOT Looks for Input On Project in Humboldt

The South Dakota Department of Transportation is inviting public input on a planned reconstruction project near Humboldt, affecting Highway 19 between Highway 42 and Highway 38. An open house will be held Tuesday, May 13th, at 5:30 p.m. at the Humboldt Fire Hall.

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Government
4 months ago
Attorney General Jackley Urges Public to Honor Fallen Officers at Memorial Ceremony

South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley is urging the public to honor fallen law enforcement officers during the annual Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony today in Pierre.

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Government
4 months ago
Thune Joins Larry Kudlow on Fox Business

WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today joined Larry Kudlow on […]

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