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Junior Legion State Tournament Set to Begin Thursday in Pierre
Pierre Post 8 junior legion will be hosting the junior legion state tournament which is set to begin on Thursday as the Eights will host the pool play and bracket style tournament. Pierre will play the final game of each day during pool play as they are in the pool...
Woman arrested for DUI in northeastern South Dakota crash
WILMOT, S.D.- A pedestrian walking along Highway 123 died after being struck by a vehicle near Wilmot early Sunday morning. Preliminary crash information indicates Darius C. Small, a 20-year-old man, was walking in the southbound lane of the highway early Sunday morning when he was struck by Alyssa J. Feather, who was driving an SUV, also in the southbound lane. Feather was taken into custody for DUI and has other charges pending.
South Dakota Highway Patrol motorcycle trooper gives safety tips amidst heavy Sturgis Rally traffic
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - The 2024 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally hasn’t officially started yet, but multiple motorcycle accidents have resulted in fatalities in KOTA Territory this week. South Dakota Highway Patrol Trooper Taran Hunt often rides a motorcycle while on duty, and he gave some safety tips for those cruising western South Dakota’s highways during this period of increased traffic.
Head of state prison system wants to ‘close the doors’ to public scrutiny of security incidents
The leader of the South Dakota Department of Corrections told lawmakers she doesn’t want to answer to the state’s Corrections Commission, a body that exists to provide oversight and guidance to prison officials. Some commission members told South Dakota Searchlight in recent weeks that they’ve felt uninformed and uninvolved lately, noting that they’ve heard no […]
Owner-Occupied Property Taxes Update
The drafting of property tax relief legislation has already begun in preparation of the 2025 legislative session. Representatives Trish Ladner, Mary Fitzgerald, Dennis Krull, and legislative candidates Tim Goodwin, and Amber Hulse met on July 19th to discuss options, and begin drafting legislation to present in Pierre in January. Also in attendance was Robert Paul, Fall River County Commissioner Joe Allen, business owner Don Olsted, Legislative Representative for SMART, Keith Grieser, and lobbyists Matt Krogman and Lisa Gennero.
SD Bridge to be Dedicated in Honor of U.S. Army Sergeant Lelund M. Kahler
PIERRE, S.D. – The South Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs hosted a State Bridge. Dedication Ceremony to honor U.S. Army Sergeant Lelund M. Kahler. The ceremony was held Wednesday, July 3, 2024, at the REC Center in Belle Fourche (1111 National Street). The US 85 Bridge over the Belle...
Casa del Ray to close in Sioux Falls unless new owner is found
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - The owner of Casa del Rey, a Mexican restaurant that has been in Sioux Falls for over 40 years, plans to close the business unless a new owner steps forward. According to SiouxFalls.business, Cory O’Brien purchased the restaurant in 2016, but began working...
One truck rear-ends another near Custer, 1 dead
CUSTER, S.D. - Two trucks were involved in a crash at the intersection of Carroll Creek Road and US 385 in Custer County on Wednesday morning, killing a 24-year-old man. The driver of a 2017 Freightliner M2 Medium Duty truck was traveling northbound on US 385 at the intersection of Carroll Creek Road at 10:30 a.m. At the same time, the driver of a 2013 Chevrolet Express G2500 truck was also northbound on US 385, approaching the intersection.
Hill City motorcycle crash claims life; investigation underway
PENNINGTON COUNTY, S.D. - A motorcyclist died Wednesday evening in a single-vehicle crash on Old Hill City Road in Hill City, SD. The identity of the motorcyclist has not been released as officials await family notification. According to preliminary reports, the rider of a 1994 Harley Davidson Cruiser was heading...
Mayor Salamun optimistic Park Ranger Program will be part of 2025 budget
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Expect to see some new foot patrol in green if you are taking a stroll through Memorial Park in Rapid City. Mayor Jason Salamun held a press conference Wednesday at the park to speak on the Park Ranger Program that could be a part of the city’s 2025 budget.