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Government
7 months ago
Data Center Failure Shuts Down State Services

State officials say a data center switch failure was behind last week’s South Dakota government outage that shut down services for two days. The breakdown triggered a chain reaction across the state’s network, disrupting access to birth and death records, marriage licenses, and vehicle registrations.

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Government
7 months ago
GPS Tracking Tech Aims to Make SD Police Pursuits Safer

The South Dakota Highway Patrol is rolling out new technology to reduce the dangers of high-speed chases. The system, called StarChase, fires a small GPS tracker onto fleeing vehicles, allowing troopers to track suspects in real time without engaging in risky pursuits.

Crime
7 months ago
National Guard Assists ICE with Immigration Paperwork

MITCHELL, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) South Dakota National Guard troops are now assisting Immigration and Customs Enforcement […]

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Crime
7 months ago
Sioux Falls Man Arrested on Kidnapping and Sexual Assault Charges

Sioux Falls police have arrested 40-year-old Darius Tehmeh on multiple charges including kidnapping, sexual assault, and sexual exploitation of a minor.

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Government
7 months ago
Sioux Falls Council Bans Makeshift Dwellings in City Parks

The Sioux Falls City Council has approved an ordinance banning makeshift dwellings in public spaces, including city parks. Passed Tuesday night, the measure requires officials to give fair warning before removing shelters and to offer transition assistance.

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Government
7 months ago
DEA Warns Cartels Targeting Children Through Social Media

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) warns that Mexican drug cartels are increasingly targeting children through social media platforms to sell dangerous and often deadly drugs.

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Government
7 months ago
Police Investigate Weekend Shooting in Sioux Falls

Sioux Falls police are investigating a Saturday morning shooting that left a man with non-life-threatening injuries. The victim told officers he was walking near 10th Street and Cleveland Avenue when he was shot.

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Crime
7 months ago
EBT Card Fraud Cases Continue to Rise in Sioux Falls

Sioux Falls police are seeing more reports of EBT card fraud, with cases rising beyond the 20 initially reported last week. The South Dakota Department of Social Services says it has received around 350 cases linked to skimming devices found at the East Side Walmart and several Dollar General stores.

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Government
7 months ago
DEA Urges Parents to Talk to Kids About Fentanyl Risks

As South Dakota students return to school, the DEA is urging parents to talk with children about the dangers of fentanyl.

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Crime
7 months ago
Five Arrested in Child Exploitation Operation at Sturgis Rally

South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announced that five men were arrested in a child exploitation sting during the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. The Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, working with federal, state, and local agencies from August 1–6, charged four suspects federally for attempting to meet a minor and one at the state level.

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