Lincoln County officials are voicing their stance on potential sites for a new state prison, emphasizing that any proposed facility must align with the county’s comprehensive development plan. The unanimous decision came during a recent commission meeting following a request from the Lieutenant Governor’s office and extensive public input.
The deadline is today for South Dakota Housing’s Grants for Grads program, which helps recent college graduates purchase their first home. Launched in May 2024, the program offers up to five percent of the loan amount as a down payment for eligible applicants who graduated within the past five years.
The Freedom Gas Station in Mitchell, South Dakota, has shut down following its connection to a recent drug-related investigation. While the exact closure date is unknown, a notice posted on the front door indicates the property is pending inspection by city officials.
A fatal collision between a semi-truck and a grain train occurred Thursday morning in Hand County, South Dakota, leaving one person dead.
The South Dakota Department of Corrections has uncovered a sophisticated drug smuggling operation inside state prisons, involving fake product packaging, counterfeit legal mail, and visitor-led trafficking.
South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has confirmed that the Division of Criminal Investigation is leading a probe into a violent, gang-related prison incident at the Jameson Annex of the Sioux Falls State Penitentiary.
A South Dakota officer has been cleared in a justified shooting that occurred during a high-speed chase on the Pine Ridge Reservation, sparking a multi-state manhunt for suspect Cody Dittman.
Sioux Falls City Council is considering a change to future city election dates in response to a new state law offering June or November as options. Council Chair Rich Merkouris notes that June elections would allow newly elected mayors and councilors to begin their terms immediately, while November elections typically bring higher voter turnout but could complicate runoff scheduling around Thanksgiving
Sioux Falls is expanding its public art scene, building on the legacy of the 30-year Sculpture Walk. According to City Planning Arts Coordinator Maren Engel, residents can expect to see new public art installations throughout the city. A newly unveiled mural can be viewed at The 300 Building on Dakota Avenue, and upcoming works are set for Ronning Library, Oakview Library, and The Perch Neighborhood Kitchen in the Cathedral District.
South Dakota’s Prison Reset Task Force is racing against time with only two meetings left before making critical recommendations on prison overcrowding. The group must decide what type of facility to build and where. Attorney General Marty Jackley suggests a 1,500–1,700 bed prison could be constructed for significantly less than current estimates, possibly using existing state-owned sites.