South Dakota legislators continue to address internal control failures tied to the state’s outdated vehicle registration system, even as the new 605-Drive platform is rolled out.
South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announced the dismissal of murder charges against Theodore Kranig, Jr., 19, following new forensic evidence in the 2024 Yankton stabbing case.
Governor Larry Rhoden has officially proclaimed May as Wildfire Awareness Month in South Dakota, as drought conditions continue to elevate wildfire risks statewide. With the entire state currently classified as abnormally dry by the National Drought Monitor, residents are urged to take preventative measures—such as thinning trees, clearing dry brush, and storing firewood safely away from structures.
A new statewide poll shows Representative Dusty Johnson and Lieutenant Governor Larry Rhoden as early favorites in the anticipated South Dakota governor’s race. Johnson leads slightly with 28% support, followed closely by Rhoden at 27%, according to a survey co-sponsored by South Dakota News Watch and the University of South Dakota.
Dakota Wesleyan University will honor longtime team physician and community leader Dr. Robert McWhirter with an honorary Doctor of Science degree during Sunday’s commencement ceremony. Known as “Dr. Mac,” McWhirter volunteered as DWU’s team physician from 1985 to 2013, contributed to the development of the university’s athletic training program, funded scholarships and facility improvements, and earned recognition for his outstanding service to healthcare and education in South Dakota.
WASHINGTON (MITCHELLNOW) — Today, the Department of Justice announced the results of Operation Restore […]
Law enforcement agencies are actively searching for Cody Dittman, a fugitive wanted on felony charges in both South Dakota and Nebraska. Dittman was involved in a pursuit with tribal police in western South Dakota on Friday that ended with an officer firing at his vehicle.
Nearly three years after the fatal shooting of Kaisean Tyler in Sioux Falls, Darrian Johnson has been convicted of first-degree murder along with several related charges. The deadly incident occurred on September 5, 2022, and was the focus of a multi-day trial featuring witness testimony about the events leading up to the crime.
At a recent Mitchell City Council meeting, retired businessman Roger Musick urged city leaders to shift their focus from tourism to job creation, arguing that employment opportunities—not tourist attractions—are the backbone of the local economy.
The Davison County Commission is weighing the potential benefits of a proposed state prison site near Mitchell, though no formal proposal has been made. The Mitchell Area Development Corporation has identified a 160-acre location three miles southeast of the city with available utilities.