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Crime
2 years ago
Attorney General Jackley Confirms DCI Investigating Officer Involved Shootings in Sioux Falls

South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley confirms that the Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI), at the request of the Sioux Falls Police Department and South Dakota Highway Patrol, is investigating two separate, but related, officer involved shootings with the same suspect that occurred Tuesday, April 1, 2025 in Sioux Falls.

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Government
2 years ago
Project Prison Reset To Hold First Meetings

Project Prison Reset, a newly-formed task force in South Dakota, will hold its first two meetings this week to discuss the state’s prison needs.

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Government
2 years ago
Rhoden Announces Property Tax Relief Proposal

Governor Rhoden wants to relieve some financial pressure for homeowners.

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Government
2 years ago
South Dakota Legislature Sets Focus for 2026 with Summer Study Approvals

As the 2025 Legislative Session comes to a close, South Dakota lawmakers are already planning for the upcoming year.

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Government
2 years ago
Attorney General Jackley, AG Coalition Asks Trump Administration To Close Loophole Used For Fentanyl Shipments

PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has joined 24 other Attorneys […]

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Government
2 years ago
Senate Sustains Rhoden Veto of HB1169

PIERRE, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW)– The South Dakota Legislature failed today (Monday) to override Governor Larry […]

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Government
2 years ago
Mitchell Tech Continues to Work on Drainage Project

Mitchell Technical College is moving forward with a drainage improvement project funded by ARPA funds.

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Crime
2 years ago
Travel Expenses Have Former South Dakota Governor Under Fire

Former Governor Kristi Noem is facing criticism over her substantial travel expenses during her campaign for President Trump last year

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Government
2 years ago
Sioux Falls Public Transit Changes Receive Positive Feedback

The Mayor of Sioux Falls is praising the city’s recent public transit upgrades, saying the changes have been well received by both residents and riders. The new app, additional vehicles, and expanded coverage area, introduced about six months ago, have generated overwhelmingly positive feedback. Many people say the tech improvements have made using public transit easier, with officials calling the changes a home run overall.

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Government
2 years ago
SDDOT Open House On Transportation Projects

The South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) is seeking public input on two key infrastructure projects: the Highway 45 Reconstruction Project and the Highway 14 Traffic Study in Miller.