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Crime
4 months ago
Sioux Falls Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Attempted Enticement of Minor

A 52-year-old Sioux Falls man, Stacy Hoover, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for Attempted Enticement of a Minor after he tried to meet who he believed was a 15-year-old girl. The individual was actually an undercover officer.

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Government
4 months ago
Governor Rhoden Praises Manufacturing Growth in Western South Dakota

South Dakota’s manufacturing sector is gaining momentum, according to Governor Larry Rhoden, who praised companies like RPM & Associates, RPM Innovations, and VRC Metal Systems for their cutting-edge contributions to mining, power, aerospace, and defense.

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Weather
4 months ago
Recent Rain Boosts River Levels Across South Dakota

Recent steady rainfall has boosted river levels across South Dakota, with the Big Sioux River in Sioux Falls rising about a foot since last month. Many rivers and streams statewide have returned to normal or above-normal flows.

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Government
4 months ago
Consultant’s Report Suggests Higher Price Tag for New Prison

Plans for a new South Dakota state prison have encountered another delay, as a new consultant report gives the Project Prison Reset workgroup a broader view of the corrections system.

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Government
4 months ago
Attorney General Jackley Appoints Mike Hockett, Dane Rasmussen as DCI Special Agents in Charge

South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has appointed veteran law enforcement officers Mike Hockett and Dane Rasmussen as Special Agents in Charge (SAC) for the Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI). In their new leadership roles, Hockett and Rasmussen will oversee drug and major felony investigations, officer-involved shootings, agent training, and misconduct reviews.

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Government
4 months ago
AG Marty Jackley Authorizes DCI to Join Federal Immigration Enforcement Under 287(g) Program

South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has authorized the Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) to participate in the federal 287(g) program, enabling state agents to assist U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in enforcing federal immigration laws.

Pet of the Week
4 months ago
Cody -Heartland Humane Society

Big, Smart, and Ready to Love – That’s Cody! All the staff at Heartland, […]

Pet of the Week
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Odie – Heartland Humane Society

Handsome, Earless, and Ready to Love You! This sweet old man had the worst […]

Pet of the Week
4 months ago
Karl – Heartland Humane Society

Karl is a 6-year-old polydactyl tabby with snuggles on his mind and adventure in […]

Pet of the Week
4 months ago
Cow – Beadle County Humane Society

Cow was a kitten found walking down the sidewalk without their owner. He is […]

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