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SD Supreme Court Weighs Discipline for Huron Attorney

The South Dakota Supreme Court is weighing discipline for Huron attorney Tucker Volesky over his handling of a ranch dispute case. Accused of filing frivolous lawsuits and making false claims about judges, Volesky faces a possible 30-day suspension, though his lawyer urged public censure instead.

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District 16 Lawmaker Richard Vasgaard Dies in Farming Accident

South Dakota Rep. Richard Vasgaard, 75, has died in a farming accident near Centerville. Representing District 16, including Lincoln, Turner, and Union counties, Vasgaard was known for his dedication to public service and the agriculture community.

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AG Jackley Joins National Push to Curb Deepfake Exploitation

South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has joined 47 other Attorneys General in urging major search engines and payment platforms to take stronger action against the spread of deepfake nonconsensual intimate imagery (NCII).

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Crime
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Two Women Sentenced in Meth Conspiracy

Two women have been sentenced in federal court for conspiring to distribute methamphetamine in South Dakota. Catherine Hamilton, of Mitchell, received 57 months in prison, while Christine Hughes, of North Jackson, Ohio, was sentenced to 37 months.

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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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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
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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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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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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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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.