Local
9 months ago
SD ‘Lucky for Life’ Lottery Suspended

A South Dakota Lottery game has been suspended statewide. SD Lottery announced Sunday that sales are being paused on ‘Lucky for Life’ because of a system error.

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Government
9 months ago
Gov. Rhoden Signs Pro-Second Amendment Bill into Law

Governor Larry Rhoden signed Senate Bill 81 on Monday, banning the use of a firearms code for transactions involving guns, ammo, and accessories, with a civil penalty for violations.

Local
9 months ago
Attempt To End Daylight Saving Rejected

A bill that would banish Daylight Saving Time in South Dakota is stalling out.

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Local
9 months ago
SD Tourism Introduces New Initiatives to Keep Visitors in Mitchell Longer

Mitchell leaders are focusing on attracting more visitors and encouraging longer stays as summer approaches. Officials from Travel South Dakota say tourism in 2024 brought $115 million to the area, supporting 1,600 jobs.

College
9 months ago
Sports Roundup: Tuesday 2/25/25

Area Sports Monday Basketball Scores Girls: Tripp-Delmont-Armour 37, Freeman Academy-Marion 25 Kimball-White Lake 44, […]

Crime
9 months ago
Bill to help fund prison project dies in House

Lawmakers will reconsider measure after one vote margin on Monday

Local
9 months ago
Davison, Hanson County Boards Approve Ambulance District

Davison and Hanson county commissions have approved creating an ambulance district to provide better coverage across 900+ square miles around Mitchell.

Crime
9 months ago
Smithfield Fined After Worker Locked In An Oven

Smithfield Meats in Sioux Falls has been fined by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.

Crime
9 months ago
Fight Against Meth In South Dakota

Local law enforcement and experts are reminding residents about the dangers of meth in South Dakota. Sam Clemens with Sioux Falls Police said meth is as big of a problem as it’s ever been.