AAA South Dakota is warning travelers about a sharp rise in impaired driving crashes during the Thanksgiving holiday period, driven by heavy drinking on “Blackout Wednesday” and throughout the long weekend. The organization is urging motorists to plan sober rides, buckle up and report suspected impaired drivers.
A Saturday night shooting in Iroquois left one man seriously injured and another in custody, according to a statement from South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley. The South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation is leading the case at the request of Kingsbury County officials.
Electricity prices in South Dakota have risen just 6.8% over the past four years, far below national increases. PUC leaders warn, however, that growth in large, power-intensive data centers could put pressure on future rates.
More than two dozen Avera hospitals have received 2025 Performance Leadership Awards for high rankings in quality, outcomes and patient perspective. The honors are based on the Chartis Rural Hospital Performance INDEX®.
State prison offender Latoya Shangreaux was arrested in Rapid City after failing to return to the Pierre Minimum Center following a work release shift on Nov. 7. She is now being held in the Pennington County Jail.
Mitchell’s Thanksgiving week forecast starts mild but finishes much colder. 🌡️
According to the National Weather Service, highs reach the low 50s on Monday before brisk northwest winds on Tuesday usher in colder air, dropping highs into the 30s for Wednesday and Thanksgiving Day. Light snow showers are possible Friday as another system moves through.
The South Dakota Secretary of State’s Office has postponed the launch of the upgraded SDVotes system to early 2027, citing requests from county auditors for more time to train staff and test the platform. Officials say the system is fully built and secure, with the delay focused solely on user readiness.
Christmas tree permits for the Black Hills National Forest are now available through Recreation.gov, offering families a convenient way to harvest their own holiday tree. Officials say the program also supports forest health by thinning overcrowded stands.
A Rapid City man has been sentenced to more than 24 years in federal prison for his role in a large-scale methamphetamine distribution conspiracy. Federal prosecutors say the case involved high-speed chases, firearms, and drug trafficking across Rapid City and the Pine Ridge reservation.
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Creighton University’s latest Rural Mainstreet Index shows the regional farm economy improving modestly last month, though it continues to sit in negative territory. Low commodity prices and rising costs remain major challenges for producers.
