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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.
First SD measles case in nine years appears in Rapid City
The first case of measles in South Dakota in nine years was reported Thursday by the state Department of Health. Measles is a highly contagious viral disease that can cause health complications, especially in children younger than 5 years old. The case was found in a Pennington County adult who traveled internationally and tested positive […] The post First SD measles case in nine years appears in Rapid City appeared first on South Dakota Searchlight.
Former DSS employee indicted for $1.78 million theft
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — A former state employee used a complicated scheme to steal nearly $2 million from South Dakota Department of Social Services (DSS), South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley said in a Thursday news conference. Lonna Carroll, 68, of Algona, Iowa, is accused of stealing $1.78...
Former state employee charged with stealing nearly $2M from South Dakota’s CPS
PIERRE, S.D. (KFGO) – A former South Dakota Social Services employee has been charged with grand theft for allegedly stealing nearly $1.8 million from the state’s Child Protective Services. Lonna Carroll of Algona, Iowa was arrested Wednesday and is set to be extradited to South Dakota. Attorney General...
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...
Former SD employee charged with embezzling $1.8m over 10 years
PIERRE, S.D. – A former employee of South Dakota's Department of Social Services has been indicted for allegedly stealing $1.8 million in state and federal funds from Child Protection Services, according to Attorney General Marty Jackley. Lonna Carroll, 68, of Algona, Iowa, faces two felony counts of Aggravated Grand...
Attorney General Jackley Announces Indictment For $1.8 million Employee Theft from Child Protection Services
PIERRE, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announces that a former state Department of Social Services employee has been indicted for stealing an estimated $1.8 million in state and federal funds from the department’s Child Protection Services. Lonna Carroll, 68, of Algona, IA is charged with two...
A look at some of best northeastern South Dakota golfers since the spring of 1985
Editor's Note: Sports writer Roger Merriam is compiling a "20 Favorites" series highlighting some of his favorite athletes in a variety of high school/other sports since he started working at the Watertown Public Opinion in December 1984. The series is about northeastern South Dakota athletes, but some played at colleges all over the state and others have moved to other areas.
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