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Crime
1 year ago
Arrest In Deadly Sioux Falls Stabbing

A suspect has been arrested in connection with a fatal stabbing at the Meadowland Apartments on Larch Avenue in west Sioux Falls.

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Crime
1 year ago
Sioux Falls Woman Attacked By Carjacker

A violent carjacking in Sioux Falls has led to the arrest of 26-year-old Peyton LeClaire, who is facing multiple felony charges.

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Crime
1 year ago
Rosebud Sioux Tribal Police are leading an effort to find a missing young woman.

22-year old Savannah Standing Bear of Parmalee sent a text message to her mother in the early morning hours of March 25th, saying she was leaving her home to spend some time with two friends. She hasn’t been seen since.

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Government
1 year ago
SD Homelessness Update

Homelessness remains a growing concern in South Dakota, with more than 1,400 people reported to be experiencing homelessness across the state, according to the South Dakota Housing for the Homeless Consortium.

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Crime
1 year ago
Guilty Verdict In Lonna Carroll Theft Trial

A former South Dakota state worker, Lonna Carroll, has been convicted of stealing over $1.7 million from the Department of Social Services. Carroll, found guilty of two counts of felony grand theft, stole the funds over a span of 13 years while employed by the department. The Hughes County jury reached the verdict in just over an hour of deliberations on the final day of her trial.

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Education
1 year ago
Office For Civil Rights Ends Discrimination Agreement With RCAS

The U.S. Department of Education (DOE) has made a significant decision regarding a civil rights investigation into the Rapid City Area School District (RCAS). The investigation, initiated in 2023, centered on allegations of discrimination against Native Americans within the district. Following the investigation, the DOE’s Office of Civil Rights (OCR) imposed a 30-day suspension on the superintendent and reached a resolution agreement requiring the district to address the discrimination.

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Entertainment
1 year ago
Entertainers Invited To Perform At South Dakota State Fair

The South Dakota State Fair is calling all entertainers of all ages to take the stage! For over 30 years, the Cotton Kings band has welcomed local musicians to perform on the Centennial Stage, showcasing talent that has gained both regional and national recognition.

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Government
1 year ago
Call Before You Dig

April is “Safe Digging Awareness Month” in South Dakota, as declared by the South Dakota Public Utilities Commission. To promote safety, residents are urged to call 811 before digging to prevent accidental damage to underground pipelines, wires, and cables. Whether you’re planning landscaping, home improvement, or any other outdoor projects

Government
1 year ago
Mitchell Developer Won’t Sell Lot To The City After All

The Mitchell City Council has reversed its decision to purchase an empty lot downtown, causing owner John Adamo to withdraw his $1 offer.

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Government
1 year ago
Custer State Park Welcomes Bison Calves

Spring has arrived at Custer State Park, and with it comes the birth of baby bison. Park officials recently spotted the first bison calf of the season, marking the beginning of this year’s calving season.