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Crime
6 months ago
Officer Involved Shooting In Sioux Falls

The South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation is currently investigating two separate officer-involved shootings on Tuesday, involving the same suspect, Samir Albaidhani. The shootings occurred in Sioux Falls and Union County during an attempt to arrest Albaidhani, who was wanted on multiple warrants, including violating parole.

College
6 months ago
Sports Roundup: Thursday 4/3/25

Mitchell The Kernel varsity boys tennis team will have their first bit of action […]

Pet of the Week
6 months ago
Frankie the cat (Beadle County Humane Society)

Frankie and his brother were found when they were just 4 weeks old and […]

Pet of the Week
6 months ago
BoBo the dog (Beadle County Humane Society)

BoBo is a young, male dog with lots of love to give. He is […]

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Crime
6 months ago
Attorney General Jackley Confirms DCI Investigating Officer Involved Shootings in Sioux Falls

South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley confirms that the Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI), at the request of the Sioux Falls Police Department and South Dakota Highway Patrol, is investigating two separate, but related, officer involved shootings with the same suspect that occurred Tuesday, April 1, 2025 in Sioux Falls.

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Government
6 months ago
Project Prison Reset To Hold First Meetings

Project Prison Reset, a newly-formed task force in South Dakota, will hold its first two meetings this week to discuss the state’s prison needs.

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Government
6 months ago
Rhoden Announces Property Tax Relief Proposal

Governor Rhoden wants to relieve some financial pressure for homeowners.

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Crime
6 months ago
Highway Patrol Conducting Sobriety Checkpoints Throughout April

The South Dakota Highway Patrol (SDHP) is launching sobriety checkpoints throughout the month of April as part of an ongoing effort to deter drunk driving.

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Lifestyle
6 months ago
South Dakota Ranked Near The Top For Quality Doctors

South Dakota has earned a spot among the top states in the U.S. for healthcare, ranking third in WalletHub’s recent analysis. Physicians in the Mount Rushmore State enjoy some of the highest starting salaries in the nation, averaging over $5,300 per month.

Sports
6 months ago
Multi-Billion Dollar NIL Lawsuit Heading To Court In South Dakota

South Dakota, along with its two NCAA Division I universities, is taking legal action over a nearly $2.8 billion Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) settlement.