Chelsea Struss, a daycare worker in Sioux Falls, is in jail facing serious child abuse charges. Accused of hitting and pushing toddlers at NXTgen Kidz daycare, the incidents were reportedly captured on camera. She remains in custody at Minnehaha County Jail awaiting her first court appearance.
Cory Martinson of Sioux Falls is back in jail after violating probation in a shocking animal abuse case. Already convicted for killing cats, Martinson now faces new accusations of killing four kittens while caring for them.
South Dakota could become the surprising new home of TikTok, as Governor Rhoden backs a bold effort by Wyoming-based Rasner Media to acquire the social media giant. The company has made a nearly $50 billion bid for TikTok, and recent talks between Rasner and Rhoden have sparked statewide interest.
Mitchell’s $39.2 million South Wastewater Treatment Complex is on track for completion by fall 2026, marking a major upgrade to the city’s infrastructure. Designed to support Mitchell’s ongoing growth, the project replaces outdated systems with energy-efficient, chemical-free technology.
An incident Wednesday in Downtown Sioux Falls is responsible for a scene that involved more than a dozen emergency vehicles.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune visited Box Elder on Wednesday to celebrate a major achievement at the local Amazon facility—the processing of its one millionth package. During the event, Thune addressed several national issues, including former President Trump’s tariffs, encouraging the public to “trust the process” despite holding his own views.
A major federal drug-trafficking bust has led to the arrest of 16 individuals in Rapid City and on the Pine Ridge Reservation. The arrests are part of Operation Snowy Ridge, a multi-agency effort targeting drug conspiracy networks.
Regional law enforcement agencies are emphasizing Move Over law enforcement following a string of recent crashes, including a serious incident involving a Nobles County, Minnesota deputy.
Senator Mike Rounds is voicing support for permanently extending the Trump-era tax cuts, as key provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act are set to expire at the end of this year.
The South Dakota Department of Corrections has confirmed the death of inmate Steven Sutter, 77, at the Jameson Annex in Sioux Falls on Monday.