The City of Sioux Falls says its anti-panhandling campaign—centered around the message “Giving cash doesn’t help…but you can”—has successfully reduced panhandling across the city this year.
South Dakota’s Department of Tribal Relations is inviting tribal and state leaders to gather for the annual State-Tribal Opioid and Methamphetamine Prevention Summit (STOMP) on November 6–7 at the Law Enforcement Training Center in Pierre.
An Emery, South Dakota woman has been indicted for allegedly embezzling between $100,000 and $500,000 from her employer.
The Mitchell City Council is weighing changes to how it repays loans for public works projects, including a $3.39 million State Revolving Fund loan for utility upgrades on North Ohlman Street.
The South Dakota Department of Health confirms that the WIC program for women, infants, and children is operating normally despite the federal government shutdown.
The Turner County Board of Adjustment voted 4–1 to tighten conditions on Dakota Protein Solutions’ rendering plant near Freeman after ongoing odor complaints and permit issues.
Sioux Falls Mayor Paul TenHaken is urging South Dakota lawmakers to close a “safety gap” in current gun laws.
Thousands of South Dakotans could lose access to food assistance if the federal government shutdown continues past October 31.
South Dakota health officials say flu season is underway, with 11 confirmed influenza cases reported since the week of October 4. According to KELOLAND, residents are encouraged to get the flu vaccine now to help prevent infection and serious illness.
A 26-year-old Brookings man is in custody after a violent crime spree that spanned Minnehaha and Yankton Counties Monday night. According to KELOLand, police say Connor Hanson stabbed a man in Sioux Falls around 5:30 p.m.