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Indictment in alleged $1.8-million embezzlement case involving former state employee
PIERRE, SD (KELO.com) — A former employee of the Department of Social Services is accused of stealing nearly $1.8-million from South Dakota’s Child Protection Services program. Attorney General Marty Jackley announced aggravated Grand Theft charges against 68 year old Lonna Carroll Thursday morning. Carroll now lives in Algona, Iowa. She was arrested Wednesday and is awaiting extradition.
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...
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 […]
Former DSS Employee Indicted for Stealing $1.78 Million From South Dakota Child Protection Services
South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announced the indictment of a former state Department of Social Services employee on Thursday at Sioux Falls’ Police Law Enforcement Center. Lonna Carroll, 68, of Algona, Iowa, has been charged for allegedly stealing around $1.78 million from the department’s Child Protection Services. Carroll faces two felony counts of aggravated […]
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...
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.
Minnesota Has Been ‘Invaded’ By South Dakota
Did you hear the news? Minnesota has been "invaded" by a neighboring state. Specifically, one particular metropolitan area in South Dakota has "encroached" into the Land of 10,000 Lakes in a new assessment according to the federal government. Well, sort of. It isn't like Pierre suddenly has governing power in...
Former state employee accused of stealing $1.8 million from Child Protection Services
The South Dakota Department of Social Services in Pierre. (John Hult/South Dakota Searchlight) An Iowa woman who formerly worked for the South Dakota Department of Social Services is accused of stealing an estimated $1.8 million from the department’s Division of Child Protection Services over the course of 13 years.
South Dakota Mines Prepares Students
RAPID CITY, SD (July 16, 2024) – The demand for critical minerals, the building blocks for modern technologies like clean energy and B-21 bombers, is skyrocketing. Yet, the nation's supply falls dramatically short of filling this demand. Along with a declining workforce, the mineral industry faces significant global challenges.
Wyoming man sentenced to 55 years in prison
PIERRE — South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announced Thursday that a Saratoga, Wyo., man has been sentenced to 55 years in prison after pleading guilty to shooting at a South Dakota Highway Patrol trooper during an incident at the 2023 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. Wyatt James Fluty, 29, was...
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