South Dakota Mega Millions players can now look forward to bigger prizes and better odds, thanks to new enhancements starting with tonight’s drawing.
Thousands of South Dakotans joined the nationwide “Hands Off” protests over the weekend, rallying against recent actions by the Trump administration and controversial moves by Elon Musk.
The Mitchell City Council met Monday night to discuss greater accountability for nonprofits receiving city funding. With over $500,000 allocated this year to organizations like the Chamber of Commerce and Dakota Counseling, Mayor Jordan Hanson emphasized the need for clear goals and results.
Samir Albaidhani, the suspect in last week’s officer-involved shooting and police pursuit in Sioux Falls, is now formally charged.
A suspect has been arrested in connection with a fatal stabbing at the Meadowland Apartments on Larch Avenue in west Sioux Falls.
A violent carjacking in Sioux Falls has led to the arrest of 26-year-old Peyton LeClaire, who is facing multiple felony charges.
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.
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.
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.
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.