Sioux Falls stabbing Sioux Falls murder charge North Dakota Avenue crime James Lipscomb victim Timothy Bellonger arrest second-degree murder Sioux Falls $1 million bond set Sioux Falls homicide investigation deadly stabbing Sioux Falls Sioux Falls crime news
Crime
5 months ago
Attorney General Jackley Confirms DCI Investigating Officer Involved Shooting in Fall River County

PIERRE.S.D.  – South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley confirms that the Division of Criminal […]

Keith McLain suicide Attorney General Marty Jackley prison deaths South Dakota inmate toxicology reports second-degree rape conviction Minnehaha County illegal drug products South Dakota smoke shop sting connection Department of Corrections South Dakota South Dakota crime and prisons
Crime
5 months ago
Sioux Falls Woman Faces Felony Charges After Selling Fentanyl to Undercover Informant

A Sioux Falls woman, 22-year-old Jada Jones, is facing multiple felony charges after allegedly selling fentanyl to an undercover informant on two separate occasions last fall. According to police, the controlled buys took place at Jones’ apartment in September and October, with the informant wearing a wire and under law enforcement surveillance. Jones is now charged with drug distribution and possession.

Hand County train crash South Dakota semi-truck train collision fatal semi-train accident grain train crash South Dakota truck hit by train Hand County deadly train crossing accident semi-truck crash investigation South Dakota fatal traffic accident Miller Fire and Ambulance response Wessington Fire Department crash scene rural train crossing collision train accident May 2025 Hand County Sheriff crash report semi driver killed by train ongoing crash investigation South Dakota
Crime
5 months ago
Minivan and Semi Collide North of Mitchell

One person was injured Tuesday in a rear-end collision north of Mitchell on Highway 37 near 245th Street.

South Dakota Archaeology and Historic Preservation Month Governor Rhoden historic preservation South Dakota history month historic sites South Dakota archaeology events South Dakota preserving South Dakota heritage cultural heritage South Dakota historic districts South Dakota state history celebration history.sd.gov preservation resources
Government
5 months ago
Gov. Rhoden Declares May “Archeology & Historic Preservation Month”

Governor Rhoden has officially proclaimed May as “Archaeology and Historic Preservation Month” in South Dakota, encouraging residents to celebrate the state’s rich heritage and cultural legacy

South Dakota housing market 2024 Federal Reserve interest rate cut September 2024 South Dakota mortgage rates drop Realtors Association of the Sioux Empire housing outlook South Dakota home buying trends Lower mortgage rates South Dakota South Dakota real estate inventory boost South Dakota housing sales forecast Interest rate cut impact on South Dakota real estate Confidence for buyers and sellers South Dakota housing
Government
5 months ago
Sales and Property Tax Refund Programs Open to Senior Citizens and Citizens with Disabilities

South Dakota senior citizens and individuals with disabilities can now apply for a sales or property tax refund through the state’s Tax Refund Program.

South Dakota special legislative session Governor Larry Rhoden South Dakota South Dakota Legislature September 23, 2024 South Dakota Department of Corrections prison project South Dakota new state prison construction South Dakota prison land purchase bill South Dakota Legislature livestream South Dakota public testimony legislative session Legislative Research Council South Dakota South Dakota draft bills prison project
Government
5 months ago
Attorney General Jackley Announces State Open Meeting Commission Meets Friday, May 2, in Deadwood

PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announces that the State Open Meeting […]

South Dakota maternal health Maternal and Infant Health Task Force pregnancy-related deaths South Dakota infant mortality prevention maternal health crisis South Dakota Department of Health maternal and infant care solutions improving health outcomes for mothers and babies statewide health initiative South Dakota tribal involvement in maternal care public health task force South Dakota
Government
5 months ago
DOH Announces New Task Force

South Dakota has formed the Maternal and Infant Health Task Force to combat the alarming rise in pregnancy-related deaths, which have more than doubled over the past decade. This statewide initiative unites healthcare providers, tribal leaders, parents, and state officials to improve maternal and infant health outcomes and support families across the state.

Mitchell state prison proposal South Dakota $650 million prison Mitchell community forum prison project public input MiKayla Johnson Mitchell State Rep. Jeff Bathke economic impact of prisons Mitchell Mayor Jordan Hanson South Dakota corrections expansion prison reentry programs community safety concerns public opposition to prison prison development debate state prison near Mitchell South Dakota Department of Corrections
Government
5 months ago
Mitchell Among Sites Considered as South Dakota Resets State Prison Plans

South Dakota’s Project Prison Reset Task Force is reassessing potential sites for a new state prison after plans for a Lincoln County facility were halted due to funding issues. With $51 million already invested, locations like Mitchell—offering strong infrastructure and cost transparency—are under consideration despite mixed public response.

Mitchell High School phone policy student electronics ban Mitchell SD Mitchell School Board decisions classroom distraction policy 2025 smart device rules Mitchell High Bluetooth headphone restrictions South Dakota school board meetings Mitchell High art competition success student focus and engagement policy Mitchell SD education news
Education
5 months ago
Mitchell High to Limit Cell Phone Use in Class to Boost Focus

Beginning with the 2025–26 school year, Mitchell High School students will be required to store phones, smartwatches, and Bluetooth headphones during class under a new policy aimed at minimizing distractions and fostering better focus and social interaction.

City of Mitchell development proposals East 1st Avenue redevelopment Mitchell South Dakota housing projects Mitchell mixed-use development Mitchell SD real estate opportunities city-owned property development affordable housing Mitchell SD community revitalization Mitchell development RFP South Dakota Mitchell housing initiative public-private partnership housing South Dakota redevelopment project Mitchell economic development residential development proposals SD City of Mitchell planning and zoning
Lifestyle
5 months ago
West 23rd Avenue in Mitchell to Close for Two Weeks of Road Work

A section of West 23rd Avenue in northern Mitchell will be closed for approximately two weeks, disrupting traffic between North Ohlman Street and Pheasant Street. While North Ohlman will remain open at the 23rd Avenue intersection for the first nine days, it will eventually close for intersection upgrades. This closure, part of a series of ongoing construction projects, affects key detour routes tied to the Highway 37 bypass and Main Street improvements, which continue through May 17th.

1 64 65 66 67 68 100