A woman is dead following a head-on crash in northeastern Sioux Falls Thursday morning. The collision occurred on East Rice Street near Veterans Parkway when an SUV reportedly crossed into oncoming traffic, striking a car.
A Dell Rapids High School student is facing legal and disciplinary action after a shotgun and ammunition were found in their car during a routine lockdown drill. Authorities say a drug-sniffing dog alerted deputies to the vehicle in the school parking lot, prompting a search.
Samir Albaidhani, a 25-year-old suspect involved in a police shooting and high-speed pursuit in Sioux Falls, has now been indicted in Union County. Authorities report Albaidhani faces 15 total charges, including felony attempted first-degree murder and aggravated assault on law enforcement officers.
A van crashed into Truks-N-Trykes 2 Daycare in Sioux Falls on Wednesday morning. No injuries were reported, and all children were safely in classrooms. The daycare will be closed for at least a week for repairs, according to owner Jeremy Cotton.
Caleb White of Mitchell, SD, pleads not guilty to felony child abuse after a domestic incident involving a 2-year-old. Police reports cite photos of injuries, and White reportedly admitted to the abuse in a March interview. His jury trial is set for August 2025.
A $20,000 arrest warrant has been issued for Dustin Feistner of Mitchell, SD, after missing a felony court arraignment. Feistner faces charges of unlawful entry and bribery, tied to a March 2nd incident at the Siesta Motel. His criminal record includes drug and assault offenses.
South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has joined a coalition of 51 Attorneys General in a nationwide effort to stop illegal robocalls. The Anti-Robocall Multistate Litigation Task Force has issued warnings to nine phone service providers.
Dakotans for Health has filed a lawsuit challenging South Dakota’s newly passed House Bill 1184, which shifts the ballot initiative submission deadline from May to February in election years.
Federal authorities have charged employees of Hibachi Grill & Supreme Buffet in Sioux Falls for allegedly harboring undocumented immigrants. According to court documents, the restaurant’s owner and managers are accused of providing housing, transportation, and employment to individuals without legal work authorization. The 41st Street establishment remains closed as the investigation continues.
Renee Strong of Springfield, a former employee for the South Dakota Department of Public Safety, has pleaded guilty to four felony forgery-related charges.