A deadly crash involving an underage driver is under investigation in Gregory County, South Dakota. The Department of Public Safety reports the accident occurred on U.S. Highway 18, about four miles west of Gregory
The Better Business Bureau is warning consumers about a sharp rise in identity theft and information scams, with over three million cases reported nationwide last year. Jessie Schmidt of BBB South Dakota emphasizes the importance of protecting personal data.
Sioux Falls police are investigating a fatal crash that occurred Thursday on the city’s northeast side. The victim has been identified as 78-year-old Edna Erickson of Brandon. According to Information Officer Sam Clemens, no charges have been filed as of now.
The South Dakota Department of Corrections has issued a public alert regarding the release of high-risk sex offender Moises Aguilar-Hernandez. Scheduled for release on Thursday after serving his full sentence for sexual contact with a minor in Beadle County, Aguilar-Hernandez will not be under parole supervision and is considered a high risk to reoffend.
The Mitchell Board of Education is set to meet today at 5:30 p.m. to review proposed changes to the Mitchell Middle School handbook. Key updates include a revised attendance policy—now tracked by school year—with formal notices sent after 5, 8, and 13 absences, and potential legal action after 16.
The South Dakota Public Utilities Commission is delaying its decision on Summit Carbon Solutions’ permit to build a carbon pipeline. During a Thursday meeting, commissioners debated whether to extend the application timeline or deny it entirely.
The South Dakota Governor’s Office of Economic Development has approved a series of capital investment projects totaling approximately $420 million. The funding—comprising bonds, loans, and grants—will support companies including Big Stone Energy, Bel Brands USA, and Dakota Line Energy.
Four people were hospitalized after a car crash near Lake Mitchell early Friday morning. Around 1 a.m., a Pontiac Grand Prix struck a tree between the boat dock and the Prehistoric Indian Village. Two juveniles were treated at the scene, while two other teens fled the area. Authorities later located one near Main and Norway, and the other turned himself in at the police station hours later. The incident remains under investigation as officials work to determine the cause of the crash.
A woman is dead following a head-on crash in northeastern Sioux Falls Thursday morning. The collision occurred on East Rice Street near Veterans Parkway when an SUV reportedly crossed into oncoming traffic, striking a car.
A Dell Rapids High School student is facing legal and disciplinary action after a shotgun and ammunition were found in their car during a routine lockdown drill. Authorities say a drug-sniffing dog alerted deputies to the vehicle in the school parking lot, prompting a search.