South Dakota Highway Patrol officers have been cleared in two officer-involved shootings that occurred on April 1st involving suspect Samir Albaidhani. According to a report released by Attorney General Marty Jackley, the officers were justified in using deadly force after Albaidhani allegedly fired at them during two separate encounters.
The South Dakota Highway Patrol will conduct sobriety checkpoints across 14 counties during May in an effort to prevent drunk driving. In collaboration with local law enforcement, checkpoints are planned in counties such as Charles Mix, Davison, and Minnehaha.
Governor Larry Rhoden has declared May as “Military Appreciation Month” in South Dakota, in partnership with the South Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs.
Travelers at Sioux Falls Regional Airport may experience delays starting next week as TSA enforces REAL ID requirements at security checkpoints. Passengers using state-issued IDs that are not REAL ID compliant will be denied access.
New parking fees and fines in Downtown Sioux Falls are drawing concern from City Councilor Curt Soehl, who fears the changes may reverse years of economic growth and revitalization.
Sioux Falls Police arrested 27-year-old Darick Creek early Sunday morning in connection with a disturbing sexual assault involving a minor at a hotel on West 12th Street.
Mitchell, S.D. – Dakota Wesleyan University announces the promotion of Sam Nicholson as the […]
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The 2026 South Dakota Governor’s race is officially underway as Republican Speaker of the State House Jon Hansen launched his campaign during a public event at the Military Heritage Alliance in Sioux Falls.
On April 24, 2025, Representative Dusty Johnson hosted a moving pinning ceremony at American Legion Post 17 in Watertown, South Dakota, to honor Vietnam War Veterans for their dedicated service between 1955 and 1975.