A 19-year-old man, Udda Kobaba, has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for distributing a fentanyl-laced pill that led to the tragic death of 15-year-old Kelcy Orr in South Dakota in 2023. Although Kobaba never met Kelcy, he worked with another teen to supply the deadly drug.
A proposed senior living development called Peaceful Pines is moving forward in Mitchell, South Dakota, after a presentation by developer Justin Thiesse at the latest Mitchell Planning Commission meeting.
Middle school students in Mitchell, South Dakota will now be eligible to earn high school credit for Algebra I and Spanish I, following unanimous approval of a five-year waiver by the Mitchell School Board. The initiative supports advanced learners, helping them get ahead and make room for electives or college-level coursework in high school.
Efforts are in motion to bring varsity-level Legion baseball back to Mitchell, South Dakota, after a season without an official 18U team. Officials from the South Dakota American Legion and the Mitchell Baseball Association (MBA) are holding a closed-door meeting in Pierre to discuss the future of the program.
Mitchell Mayor Jordan Hanson has officially withdrawn his support for a proposed state prison near Mitchell, following strong community opposition. In a public letter, Hanson acknowledged that his initial backing emphasized economic benefits over the potential impact on local families and the town’s future growth.
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Robert Arnold, a 19-year-old Pierre native and Dakota State University student, has announced his candidacy for South Dakota governor, aiming to make history as both the youngest gubernatorial candidate in U.S. history and the first Native American governor in South Dakota.
South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley is spearheading a bipartisan coalition of 42 Attorneys General urging Congress to pass the Homebuyers Privacy Protection Act, a bill aimed at stopping unwanted spam calls and texts that flood consumers after they apply for a mortgage.
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The Digital Asset Market Clarity (CLARITY) Act passed the U.S. House Agriculture Committee today by a decisive 47-6 vote, marking a major step toward establishing a clear and comprehensive regulatory framework for digital assets in the United States.