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Some legislators lukewarm on Noem’s plan to spend $81 million surplus on prisons
Some South Dakota legislators aren’t sure they’re ready to support Gov. Kristi Noem’s plan to devote an $81 million budget surplus to prison construction. The future women’s prison in Rapid City is estimated to cost $87 million, and already has funding from the Legislature. The state has also allocated $567 million from state and federal […] The post Some legislators lukewarm on Noem’s plan to spend $81 million surplus on prisons appeared first on South Dakota Searchlight.
South Dakota Hall Of Fame Hires Huron Man As Visitor And Education Center Manager
CHAMBERLAIN, (KCCR) — The South Dakota Hall of Fame is welcoming a new name to help guide the Hall’s Visitor and Education Center in Chamberlain. Hall of Fame C-E-O Laurie Becvar says Shawn Martin of Huron begins Wednesday…. Martin’s background includes serving as Marketing and Communications Manager for...
Court ruling will keep abortion question on ballot in South Dakota
A state court judge's ruling Monday keeps an abortion-rights question on the November ballot in South Dakota.Judge John Pekas dismissed a lawsuit filed by an anti-abortion group, Life Defense Fund, that sought to have the question removed even though supporters turned in more than enough valid signatures to put it on the ballot."They have thrown everything they could dream up to stop the people of South Dakota from voting on this matter," Adam Weiland, co-founder of Dakotans for Health, said in a statement after the ruling. "This is another failed effort by a small group opposed to giving women the...
Free summer matinees at West Mall 7
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) – By this point in summer vacation you might be running out of ways to keep the kids entertained, especially when it’s too hot, too rainy or too buggy outside. Inside West Mall 7 Theaters it’s cool, dry and bug-free. Plus, every Tuesday, Wednesday...
Downtown condo unit tops sales report at $1.5M
The most expensive residential sale for the week of June 24 was $1.5 million for a condo unit in the new Steel District Lofts. Two other homes topped the million-dollar mark. Our weekly feature sorts through property transfer records in Minnehaha and Lincoln counties to find the 10 most expensive residential sales.
Report of Reckless Driving Leads to Drug Bust in Lake Norden
{KXLG – Lake Norden, SD} A traffic stop turned into a drug bust on Tuesday evening when a Hamlin County Sheriff’s Office deputy responded to a 911 call reporting reckless driving. The vehicle, occupied by two young males, was located three miles east of Lake Norden on 453rd Avenue and 194th Street.
Wyoming man sentenced to 50 years for officer shooting in Sturgis
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Wyatt Fluty is sentenced after making a plea deal with the state for shooting at a highway patrol trooper during last year’s Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. The incident happened across the street from the Big D gas station. Fluty was asked to stop by a...
Three South Dakota State Jackrabbits Taken in UFL Draft
The United Football League had its annual rookie draft on Wednesday, and a lot of local talent was scooped up in advance of the 2024 season. The UFL franchises had the ability on Wednesday to take NFL players who weren't drafted this season but are currently with teams this offseason.
Former Tavern 180 has new name as owners plan second location downtown
The bar and restaurant that used to be Tavern 180 now is called Jack Rose Social Club. It’s located on the southwest corner of 69th Street and Western Avenue and has been owned for the past couple of years by Commonwealth Group, which also owns Tinner’s Public House and Deuces Casino.
Sioux Falls Skyforce Announce New Head Coach
Kasib Powell has guided the Sioux Falls Skyforce as the Head Coach since the 2021 season, and he's now set to join the Miami Heat. With said change within the organization, the vacancy here in Sioux Falls didn't last long. The Miami Heat made several big announcements yesterday, and here...
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