
Brookings Police now say a medical emergency caused the sudden death of South Dakota State football player Nate White. The 20-year-old sophomore running back from Wisconsin was found unresponsive at his Brookings home the morning of June 25th.

A Brookings man is facing charges after allegedly leaving an 8-month-old baby in a hot car for over 30 minutes during Tuesday’s extreme heat.

The Sioux Falls City Council is moving toward a five-year extension of its ambulance services contract with Patient Care EMS (PCEMS). During a recent meeting, PCEMS earned praise from residents for its emergency response, despite earlier concerns about the lack of competitive bidding.

A South Dakota legislative study committee is investigating the causes of prison overcrowding, with a focus on sentencing practices and rehabilitation. Officials, including Pennington County State’s Attorney Laura Roetzel, note that sentencing reflects public attitudes.

Busch Light is supporting Midwest farmers with its limited-edition Farming Cans, available through July. For every case sold, Busch Light donates $0.10—up to $200,000—to Farm Rescue, a nonprofit aiding farm families facing crisis situations like illness, injury, or natural disasters.

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Authorities have released new information on a July 2 crash in Mitchell that left an 18-year-old moped driver with life-threatening injuries. The collision occurred at Sixth Avenue and Winsor Street when a Jeep Compass driver failed to yield and struck the unhelmeted teen.

Mitchell, South Dakota, hosted its first-ever stop in the Nation of Patriots’ annual flag relay, a 115-day, 50-state motorcycle journey that raises funds for disabled American veterans. At the Corn Palace Plaza, the American flag was ceremonially passed by members of the Vietnam Vet Legacy Vet Motorcycle Club, marking a powerful moment in the nationwide effort. The South Dakota chapter of the nonprofit helps veterans in financial crisis, covering essentials like housing and utility bills—with 100% of donations going directly to support.

South Dakota lawmakers are launching a bold initiative to cut the state’s recidivism rate in half, aiming to reduce it from 40% to 20%. A new legislative committee will explore solutions such as expanding addiction treatment, enhancing re-entry programs, and addressing the disproportionate incarceration of Native Americans, who represent 9% of the state’s population but 40% of its prison population.

Two Sioux Falls City Councilors, Richard Thomason and Rich Merkouris, are spearheading efforts to expand the Sioux Falls Regional Airport, a project they say is vital to South Dakota’s economy.