Former Mitchell Baseball Association president Jason Christensen is voicing frustration over the uncertain future for American Legion-aged baseball players in Mitchell, South Dakota. During a recent Sports and Events Authority meeting, Christensen criticized current MBA leadership for failing to resolve eligibility issues with South Dakota Legion Baseball and for allegedly discouraging parent input.
The Community Blood Bank is making an urgent call for blood donations as supplies reach critically low levels following the Fourth of July holiday. Officials say summer donations typically drop by 20% as people travel, while the need for blood rises due to car accidents and medical emergencies.
Safe Place of Eastern South Dakota has officially opened its new $5.3 million facility in Mitchell, marking a major milestone in its mission to support survivors of domestic violence, sexual abuse, and human trafficking.
The Brookings Regional Humane Society is urgently asking for community support after rescuing 32 cats from a hoarding situation. While the newly rescued cats will need several weeks of care before they’re ready for adoption, the shelter is already housing over 100 cats, with around 80 currently adoptable.
South Dakota’s Commission on Child Support is reviewing potential updates to the state’s child support guidelines and is seeking public input before making any final decisions. The proposed changes aim to promote fairness and reflect current economic conditions.
The South Dakota prison planning task force has made major progress toward building a new men’s state prison, agreeing to a $650 million cost cap and narrowing the location to two industrial sites in northeast Sioux Falls.
A proposed no-bid contract for ambulance services in Sioux Falls is drawing scrutiny from City Councilor Curt Soehl, who argues the agreement should go through a competitive bidding process.
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Shawn Roubideaux is now facing second-degree murder charges after a brutal assault in central Sioux Falls turned deadly. The victim, Daniel Marshall, died in the hospital from injuries sustained during the attack. Police say video evidence recovered from another suspect’s phone shows Roubideaux pointing at the bleeding and unresponsive Marshall and admitting responsibility.