South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has confirmed that the Division of Criminal Investigation is leading a probe into a violent, gang-related prison incident at the Jameson Annex of the Sioux Falls State Penitentiary.
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South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has confirmed that the Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is actively investigating multiple inmate assaults reported on Tuesday at the South Dakota State Penitentiary in Sioux Falls.
A South Dakota officer has been cleared in a justified shooting that occurred during a high-speed chase on the Pine Ridge Reservation, sparking a multi-state manhunt for suspect Cody Dittman.
Sioux Falls City Council is considering a change to future city election dates in response to a new state law offering June or November as options. Council Chair Rich Merkouris notes that June elections would allow newly elected mayors and councilors to begin their terms immediately, while November elections typically bring higher voter turnout but could complicate runoff scheduling around Thanksgiving
Sioux Falls is expanding its public art scene, building on the legacy of the 30-year Sculpture Walk. According to City Planning Arts Coordinator Maren Engel, residents can expect to see new public art installations throughout the city. A newly unveiled mural can be viewed at The 300 Building on Dakota Avenue, and upcoming works are set for Ronning Library, Oakview Library, and The Perch Neighborhood Kitchen in the Cathedral District.
South Dakota’s Prison Reset Task Force is racing against time with only two meetings left before making critical recommendations on prison overcrowding. The group must decide what type of facility to build and where. Attorney General Marty Jackley suggests a 1,500–1,700 bed prison could be constructed for significantly less than current estimates, possibly using existing state-owned sites.
Join the Veterans’ Rally in Rapid City on Friday, June 6th outside City Hall. This patriotic event, part of the nationwide 50-50-1 Veterans movement, aims to show strong support for local veterans, federal workers, and the Black Hills VA Health Care System.
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In this week’s Weekly Round[s] Up, the standout moment was meeting 76 heroic South Dakota veterans visiting Washington, D.C. through the Midwest Honor Flight. Representing 37 towns and serving in WWII, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War, these veterans were honored at the memorials dedicated to their service.