A statewide sting operation found every South Dakota smoke shop checked was selling illegal drugs, leading to multiple indictments. Attorney General Marty Jackley says the dangerous products, in some cases marketed to minors, pose a serious risk to communities. The South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation and local law enforcement assisted in the operation, with two Sioux Falls shop owners among those facing charges.
South Dakota doctors are refuting claims that taking Tylenol during pregnancy causes autism. Experts, including Dr. Jeremy Cauwels of Sanford Health, point to large studies, including one in Sweden tracking over two million children, showing no link between acetaminophen and autism or ADHD.
The Mitchell City Council has approved over $644,000 in funding for 11 non-profits as part of its proposed 2026 budget, marking a 1.5% increase over the mayor’s initial plan.
A Yankton School District bus carrying middle school volleyball players went into a ditch Monday night along Highway 37, six miles west of Tyndall. Thankfully, no injuries were reported. Authorities say the driver lost control after taking a wrong turn on the return trip from Huron.
The Minnehaha County Commission has approved a $132.9 million budget for Fiscal Year 2026, reflecting a 1.5% increase from the previous year.
South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden has signed Senate Bill 2, greenlighting a new prison in Sioux Falls and calling it the largest public safety investment in state history.
Five South Dakota smoke shop owners are facing charges after a statewide sting uncovered the sale of illegal products. Undercover officers, working with state and local law enforcement, made controlled buys earlier this summer.
A South Dakota State Penitentiary inmate, 57-year-old Keith McLain, has died in an apparent suicide. McLain was found unresponsive in his cell on September 22 and later pronounced dead at a nearby hospital. He was serving time for a Minnehaha County second-degree rape conviction. The South Dakota Department of Corrections has not released additional details.
The Better Business Bureau is warning South Dakotans to be cautious when buying used cars online, especially on social media platforms. Officials say deals that seem too good to be true are likely scams.
Sioux Falls will host the U.S. Olympic Curling Team Trials this November, attracting top athletes from across the nation. At a preview panel, 2018 Olympic Gold Medalist Tyler George highlighted the high-stakes nature of the competition, where winning or losing can change an athlete’s career.