A man from Chamberlain, Mitchell Old Lodge, has pleaded guilty to grand theft after stealing 45 bottles of liquor from County Fair over the course of a month. Last week, Old Lodge was sentenced to a two-year suspended prison sentence. As part of his sentence, he will serve two years of probation, spend 10 days in jail, and pay restitution of approximately $2,000 for the stolen liquor.
Mitchell man has changed his plea from not guilty to guilty in a rape charge related to a domestic incident in November 2024. Court documents show Azriel Fallis admitted to living with a minor and having sexual relations with her multiple times.
Sioux Falls has been ranked the fourth happiest city in America, according to a new study by WalletHub. The study compared 182 of the largest cities, including the 150 most populated cities and top cities from each state, based on key factors like emotional and physical wellbeing, income and employment, and community and environment. This recognition highlights Sioux Falls’ high quality of life, with the city excelling in these critical areas. Rapid City also earned a spot on the list, ranking number 33, further solidifying South Dakota’s reputation for happiness and wellbeing.
Thankfully, despite the significant damage to both vehicles, no injuries were reported, and all five children on the bus were unharmed. The crash is still being looked into as investigators work to determine the cause.
South Dakota Governor Rhoden has signed two important Senate bills backed by Attorney General Marty Jackley, set to strengthen law enforcement and protect public safety. Senate Bill 58 focuses on enhancing human trafficking enforcement by revising key provisions and prohibiting obstruction of trafficking efforts. Senate Bill 59 aims to crack down on the possession and delivery of unauthorized items within state correctional facilities, addressing serious security concerns.
Governor Rhoden has successfully signed Senate Bill 216 into law, marking a significant step in providing property tax relief for South Dakota homeowners. Signed in the Capitol Rotunda, the bill introduces a three percent countywide cap on property tax assessment increases, offering much-needed financial relief. In addition, it raises the income and home value limits for the state’s assessment freeze program, ensuring more residents benefit from these changes. Set to take effect over the next five years, this landmark legislation is a win for South Dakotans, providing long-term stability for homeowners across the state.
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South Dakota House members failed to override Gov. Larry Rhoden’s veto of a childcare assistance bill today (Thursday), with the vote falling short of the required two-thirds majority.
Summit Carbon Solutions has requested a suspension of its current carbon pipeline application in South Dakota following the signing of House Bill 10-52 into law. The company filed a motion with the South Dakota Public Utilities Commission this week, citing changes in the ability to obtain survey permission due to the new legislation. Under the law, Summit must obtain landowner approval to conduct surveys along the proposed pipeline route, which they say will prevent them from completing their permit application in time. As a result, Summit is asking for the proceedings to be paused until they are able to proceed with the project.
South Dakota’s two major airports are facing uncertainty regarding their expansion projects after Senate Bill 127, which aimed to allocate funding for these initiatives, failed to pass in the House earlier this week. The bill would have provided crucial support for ongoing projects at both the Sioux Falls and Rapid City Regional airports. Sioux Falls Regional Airport officials highlighted that the potential state funding was a key part of their $120 million plan to design a new concourse.