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A federal judge has rejected the latest plea from Briley Piper, the only inmate on South Dakota’s death row, to overturn his death sentence.
Matthew Neitzel, a 27-year-old from Tyndall, was sentenced to three years in prison after pleading guilty to soliciting a minor, a Class 4 felony.
South Dakota’s Attorney General, Marty Jackley, is addressing concerns regarding the Trump administration’s interpretation of the rule of law.
Meron Woldu, a man arrested a year ago on drug charges, is now awaiting sentencing after pleading guilty to his involvement in a fentanyl pill distribution conspiracy. In federal court in Sioux Falls, Woldu admitted to conspiring to obtain fentanyl-laced pills from Arizona, intended for distribution in South Dakota.
While states like California often dominate headlines for urban wildfire disasters, a new federal government report says communities in South Dakota—especially those near wildlands—are increasingly vulnerable.
Betty Cross, a woman arrested in connection with a kidnapping earlier this month, has returned to Sioux Falls following her extradition from Detroit. Cross appeared in court on Monday after authorities found seven-month-old Chosen Butler with her in Michigan, shortly after an arrest warrant was issued. Cross has been charged with first-degree kidnapping, as the baby was temporarily placed in her care but she refused to return him. Fortunately, the baby was unharmed and is now in protective custody.
A Sioux Falls man, Shawn Goetsch, has been charged with first-degree robbery after allegedly stealing alcohol from the Hy-Vee on South Minnesota Avenue. Police say Goetsch was confronted by an employee, and in response, he threatened the employee with a knife before fleeing the scene. Fortunately, no one was injured in the incident. Goetsch was arrested on Sunday and is facing serious charges.
An airman stationed at Ellsworth Air Force Base, Quinterius Chappelle, pleaded not guilty to second-degree murder in federal court on Tuesday. Chappelle is charged in connection with the death of Sahela Sangrait, whose body was discovered near Hill City earlier this month.
Mitchell Mayor Jordan Hanson will deliver the State of the City Address on Tuesday, March 25, at 7:00 PM at the Amphitheater at Mitchell Technical College. The presentation will cover updates on 2024 projects and provide a glimpse into 2025 initiatives for the city.