Democratic Senator Jamie Smith has officially launched his campaign for mayor of Sioux Falls, following a weekend kickoff event at the Washington Pavilion. Smith, a former gubernatorial candidate, enters the race as Mayor Paul TenHaken nears the end of his term-limited tenure.
The South Dakota Driver License Exam Station in Sioux Falls is relocating to a new, upgraded facility. The current location at Russell Street and Kiwanis Avenue will close after business hours on Thursday.
South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden has extended an executive order aimed at addressing fuel shortages impacting South Dakota and the Midwest.
The Mitchell City Council will convene today at 6 p.m. to address a range of key issues, including a proposed state prison in Davison County, supported by a local developer for its potential to create 400 new jobs.
Mitchell voters will cast their ballots tomorrow to elect two members to the Mitchell Board of Education. Voting takes place from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Davison County Fairgrounds.
Eighteen-year-old Taya Ritterbush of Hot Springs has been crowned Miss South Dakota’s Teen 2025, earning $3,500 in scholarships and winning top honors in interview and onstage conversation.
Lincoln County officials are voicing their stance on potential sites for a new state prison, emphasizing that any proposed facility must align with the county’s comprehensive development plan. The unanimous decision came during a recent commission meeting following a request from the Lieutenant Governor’s office and extensive public input.
The Freedom Gas Station in Mitchell, South Dakota, has shut down following its connection to a recent drug-related investigation. While the exact closure date is unknown, a notice posted on the front door indicates the property is pending inspection by city officials.
South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has confirmed that the Division of Criminal Investigation is leading a probe into a violent, gang-related prison incident at the Jameson Annex of the Sioux Falls State Penitentiary.
South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has confirmed that the Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is actively investigating multiple inmate assaults reported on Tuesday at the South Dakota State Penitentiary in Sioux Falls.