South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announced that Huron contractor Julio Morales-Ortiz has been sentenced for defrauding seven customers out of more than $36,000. Morales-Ortiz pleaded guilty in Beadle County Circuit Court to theft by deception, receiving a suspended 10-year prison sentence, probation, and jail time.
South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has officially entered the race for Congress, launching his campaign in his hometown of Sturgis. Jackley, now in his fourth term as Attorney General, joins State Senator Casey Crabtree in the Republican primary to replace Congressman Dusty Johnson, who is seeking the governor’s office. Highlighting his conservative record, Jackley says he will prioritize public safety, border security, economic growth, and accountability in Washington while continuing to serve as AG.
“[M]y thoughts and prayers on this anniversary remain with those who still bear the […]
PIERRE, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) – South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announces that a Huron […]
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has appointed Dustin Gillespie as the new Special Agent in Charge of the Omaha Region, a territory deeply impacted by drug trafficking networks. Gillespie, who previously served along the Southwest Border, brings firsthand experience in fighting international cartels.
South Dakota Secretary of State Monae Johnson has officially announced she will seek a second term in office. Johnson says she wants more time to complete several key projects, including upgrades to the state’s voter registration system and improvements to South Dakota’s business services platform.
The Emerald Ash Borer infestation in Sioux Falls is reaching a costly stage for homeowners. City officials estimate more than 65,000 ash trees on private property will need to be removed as they become dangerously brittle and unsafe. The city has authority to take down hazardous trees and bill homeowners, with removal costs ranging from several thousand up to $10,000 per tree.
The Sioux Falls City Council has approved the 2026 city budget, allocating nearly $207 million in general fund spending. This marks the final budget for City Councilor Curt Soehl, who noted the difficulty of balancing revenues and expenses amid economic uncertainty. Council members adopted several amendments to restore funding cuts from the original plan, including swimming pool hours, library hours, and economic development programs.
Emily’s Hope, a South Dakota nonprofit, is expanding its K–8 substance use prevention curriculum to schools nationwide for the 2025–26 school year. The evidence-based program now includes middle school lessons on peer pressure, brain development, social media safety, and naloxone awareness.
South Dakota Soybean Processors celebrated the grand opening of High Plains Processing near Mitchell, the largest ag project in state history.