Sioux Falls residents could soon see extra charges when paying for city services with a credit card. Finance Director Shawn Pritchett says budget pressures are prompting a proposal to pass those processing fees on to users, instead of the city covering the cost.
Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brenden Carr visited Sioux Falls this week to announce his new Build America Agenda, a nationwide plan to expand high-speed internet access.
South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has announced a sweeping 44-count felony indictment against Mitchell resident Eric Opperman. The charges include rape, aggravated incest, and child pornography offenses involving three children under age 14.
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South Dakota customers of NorthWestern Energy will see a modest increase in their monthly electric bills following approval of a rate hike by the Public Utilities Commission. The average residential customer will pay just over $2 more per month.
Nonprofits in Mitchell seeking city subsidy funding for fiscal year 2026 must now complete a revised, more detailed application process. Introduced by Mayor Jordan Hanson, the new five-page form includes eight in-depth questions requiring measurable goals and clear evidence of public benefit.
James Winter, a 57-year-old man from Letcher, South Dakota, has pleaded not guilty to two counts of second-degree rape and one count of aggravated incest in Davison County Court.
A 21-year-old Mitchell man, Azriel Fallis, has been sentenced to three years of probation and a $500 fine after pleading guilty to fourth-degree rape in Davison County. The charges stemmed from a November 2024 domestic incident involving a minor aged 13 to 16.
South Dakota Secretary of State Monae Johnson has unveiled a redesigned, user-friendly voter registration form to help residents register more easily and accurately. The updated form reflects feedback from the public, local election officials, and community organizations.
A former South Dakota Department of Social Services employee has been sentenced to 13 years in prison for embezzling nearly $1.8 million in state and federal funds. Lonna Carroll, convicted on two felony counts of aggravated grand theft, stole the money from Child Protection Services.