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Anti-abortion group appeals South Dakota ruling that dismissed its lawsuit over ballot initiative
An anti-abortion group in South Dakota is appealing to the state's Supreme Court after a judge dismissed its lawsuit to take an abortion rights initiative off the November ballot.In a statement, Life Defense Fund Co-Chair Leslee Unruh said the group has asked for an expedited order from the court "because there are absolutely no legal grounds for this dismissal.""We will do everything we can to move this case as fast as possible," she said.The group sought to remove the initiated measure, alleging wrongdoing related to petition circulators. Measure group Dakotans for Health submitted tens of thousands of petition signatures in...
Attorney General Jackley Announces Wyoming Woman Pleads Guilty to One Count of Grand Theft by Exploitation
PIERRE, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announces that a Gillette, Wyo. woman has pleaded guilty to one count of felony Grand Theft by Exploitation for stealing almost $94,000 from the property of another person. Alexa Shay Kinney, 33, entered the guilty plea on Monday, July 15, in...
S.D. Education Equity Coalition denounces exclusion of Indigenous perspectives at Civics and History Summit
The South Dakota Education Equity Coalition (SDEEC) is raising serious concerns about the recent South Dakota Department of Education’s (SDDOE) 2024 Civics and History Summit held in Sioux Falls. The summit, despite its expansive agenda, glaringly omitted substantial Indigenous representation, effectively marginalizing the largest minority group in the state’s public school system.
Tribal representation low at first Indian Child Welfare Advisory Council meeting
The newly created Indian Child Welfare Advisory Council held its first meeting Thursday to discuss South Dakota’s foster care process and how to improve communication and collaboration between the state and tribal governments. The Legislature and Gov. Kristi Noem approved legislation earlier this year establishing the advisory council to address the overrepresentation of Native American […] The post Tribal representation low at first Indian Child Welfare Advisory Council meeting appeared first on South Dakota Searchlight.
SD Little League State Tournament to begin Thursday
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KELO) — The South Dakota Little League State Tournament is set to begin Thursday as four teams battle for a spot in the Little League Midwest Regional. BRACKET Canyon Lake is set to open the tournament against two time defending state champ, Sioux Falls. That game is set for 5 p.m. on […]
Flags half-staff Thursday for man who died at Trump rally
PIERRE S.D. (KELO) — Gov. Kristi Noem has ordered the flags at half-staff Thursday, statewide, in honor of the man that was shot and killed at last weekend’s Trump rally, according to a news release. Corey Comperatore was killed by the shooter that attempted to assassinate the former president. Two others were seriously wounded. In […]
Program seeking temporary homes for kids in court system struggles with recruitment, retention
Rich Ohm was going to say no. He and his wife are busy with their Watertown-based business, their children are all grown, and they aim to spend up to two months each year traveling out of the country. But he surprised himself — and his wife. He said yes to...
Stoeser Receives Dance Coach of the Year at Annual Awards Banquet
Amanda Stoeser would be awarded 2023 Dance Coach Of the Year at the 53rd Annual South Dakota High School Coaches Association Awards Banquet on Sunday July 14th in Mitchell. Stoeser has been coaching the Riggs Competitive Dance Team since 2018 and serves at the President of the South Dakota Dance Coaches Association. Stoeser was one of the 19 head coaches to receive the award in their specific sport. Overall there were 30 awards handed out from the state including the Hall of Fame dinner on July 14. Six members were inducted into the Hall of Fame with Charlie Sizer from Miller being a local name with the Class of 2024 Hall of Fame.
Renovated Geddes baseball field sees first action in 14 years
GEDDES — The 2010 amateur season was the last time the Geddes baseball field was used for an organized game. Fourteen years later, and with the help of countless volunteers and donors, baseball is back in Geddes. The idea to bring baseball back to Geddes couldn’t have happened without...
Custody Questions: Sioux Falls dad left wondering why he can’t see his daughter
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Custody battles are often difficult and the details can be muddy. A Sioux Falls father emotionally reached out to us for help to have his voice heard after he said he lost partial custody of his daughter without even getting a chance to appear in court.
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