South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has joined 26 Republican Attorneys General in supporting President Trump’s June 7 decision to activate the National Guard in California under 10 U.S.C. § 12406.
A 19-year-old man, Udda Kobaba, has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for distributing a fentanyl-laced pill that led to the tragic death of 15-year-old Kelcy Orr in South Dakota in 2023. Although Kobaba never met Kelcy, he worked with another teen to supply the deadly drug.
A proposed senior living development called Peaceful Pines is moving forward in Mitchell, South Dakota, after a presentation by developer Justin Thiesse at the latest Mitchell Planning Commission meeting.
Middle school students in Mitchell, South Dakota will now be eligible to earn high school credit for Algebra I and Spanish I, following unanimous approval of a five-year waiver by the Mitchell School Board. The initiative supports advanced learners, helping them get ahead and make room for electives or college-level coursework in high school.
Mitchell Mayor Jordan Hanson has officially withdrawn his support for a proposed state prison near Mitchell, following strong community opposition. In a public letter, Hanson acknowledged that his initial backing emphasized economic benefits over the potential impact on local families and the town’s future growth.
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Robert Arnold, a 19-year-old Pierre native and Dakota State University student, has announced his candidacy for South Dakota governor, aiming to make history as both the youngest gubernatorial candidate in U.S. history and the first Native American governor in South Dakota.
The Digital Asset Market Clarity (CLARITY) Act passed the U.S. House Agriculture Committee today by a decisive 47-6 vote, marking a major step toward establishing a clear and comprehensive regulatory framework for digital assets in the United States.
After a meaningful Memorial Day week spent in South Dakota, including stops in Watertown, Brookings, Vermillion, and Huron, we’re back in session in Washington, D.C. In Huron, I had the honor of speaking at the dedication of the USPS office as the First Lieutenant Thomas Michael Martin Post Office Building.
Hundreds gathered in downtown Sioux Falls for the 14th annual Step Forward to Prevent Suicide walk, an event dedicated to raising awareness, honoring loved ones lost, and supporting mental health resources.
South Dakota’s Project Prison Reset task force is refining plans for a new men’s prison, aiming to house up to 1,700 inmates at a cost below $600 million. After extensive talks in Pierre, the group rejected the original $825 million rural Lincoln County proposal and is now considering locations near Worthing, Mitchell, or existing Department of Corrections sites.