Sioux Falls Police Chief Jon Thum says buying radio equipment ahead of schedule could save the city $300,000. The City Council has approved the first reading of the proposal, with final consideration expected in early December.
Sioux Falls tax collections are showing early signs of recovery, though receipts remain below projected budget levels. City officials say sales tax growth is improving as construction activity continues to surge.
South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has created a 15-member advisory task force to review the state’s Open Meetings Laws and recommend potential legislative updates. The group will hold its first meeting Nov. 25 in Pierre.
U.S. Sens. Mike Rounds and Angus King are urging federal agencies to release the maximum number of supplemental H-2B visas in Fiscal Year 2026 to help small businesses fill seasonal workforce gaps. The request follows three consecutive years of similar federal action.
A young Mitchell, South Dakota student-athlete, excelling in sports and in the classroom all while raising the bar for dedication to one’s craft along the way.
The Mitchell Kernel Volleyball team begins their State Tournament tomorrow afternoon, DWU Wrestling & Basketball today, SDSU Hoops, Thursday Night Football & Minnesota Timberwolves next game.
Emily’s Hope and Let’s Be Clear have partnered with Brookings Health System to install a 24/7 community-access naloxone box, expanding access to life-saving overdose reversal medication in eastern South Dakota.
U.S. Rep. Dusty Johnson voted this week to release files connected to Jeffrey Epstein as part of an ongoing House Oversight Committee investigation. Johnson said the move supports transparency while protecting victims’ identities.
The South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation is investigating the suspected drug overdose death of a 46-year-old inmate at Mike Durfee State Prison in Springfield. The case marks the seventh inmate death under investigation since February.
The South Dakota Department of Social Services will distribute the remaining November SNAP benefits to more than 37,000 eligible households following the end of the federal shutdown. Benefits are expected to be available on Tuesday.