PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — The South Dakota Supreme Court has upheld the conviction of a man accused of sexually assaulting a woman with dementia, ruling that prosecutors didn’t have to prove whether he knew she couldn’t consent to sex. A Pennington County jury in 2018 convicted Roger Jackson, now 73, of third-degree rape, which says… Read more »
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COVID-19 concerns lead to Roncalli-Sisseton football postponement
ABERDEEN, S.D. (By American News staff reports) – Tonight’s Roncalli-Sisseton high school football game has been postponed because of concerns about COVID-19 for the Cavaliers. Roncalli athletic director Terry Dosch confirmed the decision Thursday night. He said no one on the team has tested positive, but there are “a number” of players who have been… Read more »
Faulkton Craft Fair set for Oct. 17
FAULKTON, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The Faulkton Craft Fair is heading into its 46th year, but it’s safe to say there has never been another year quite like the current one. Beverly King, co-chair of the event, said that precautions are being taken to keep everyone safe at the event during the coronavirus pandemic. King said… Read more »
Rounds says state will do good job with investigation of accident involving AG
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KELO.com) — Senator Mike Rounds happened to be the keynote speaker at the Lincoln Day Dinner attended by Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg the night of the tragic accident. But Rounds says he had little interaction with Ravnsborg because he is trying to stay out of crowds, especially due to his wife’s ongoing battle… Read more »
Clayton says state still has adequate hospital capacity
STURGIS, S.D. (KBHB) – With the increasing number of hospitalizations over the past few days, State Epidemiologist Joshua Clayton Thursday says they are still showing adequate hospital capacity. Dr. Clayton also provided a monthly breakdown on hospitalizations since the pandemic began. In Western South Dakota, Monument Health reports 20 COVID-19 related patients within their system… Read more »
Women’s prison in Pierre dealing with COVID outbreak
PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – Thursday’s update from the South Dakota Department of Health says there are currently 120 active cases of COVID-19 in Hughes County. State epidemiologist Dr. Josh Clayton says 106 of the active cases are inmates (102) or staff (4) at the State Women’s Prison. A statement from the Department of Corrections… Read more »
Rapid City Police Department uses drone to catch murder suspect
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) – The hunt for murder suspect Jamys Flying Horse ended Monday with an aerial assist. Community relations specialist for the Rapid City Police Department Brendyn Medina said he is suspected in a Sept. 6 incident. Medina said the search kicked off after two men fled during an early morning traffic stop. Medina… Read more »
COVID infections dropping at SDSU
BROOKINGS, S.D. (KJJQ) – After peaking at more than 100 cases in early September, active COVID-19 infections have been falling at South Dakota State University. As of Thursday morning, they’re below 20. President Barry Dunn says they expected to see cases when students first arrived on campus. So far, they’re only testing those students who… Read more »
Absentee voting begins today
PIERRE, S.D. (KCCR) – Absentee voting for the 2020 General Election begins today in South Dakota. County Auditors have been preparing to send out absentee ballots for those who’ve requested them. Hughes County Auditor Jane Naylor says the phone has been ringing steady in her office. To get an absentee ballot you’ll need an absentee… Read more »
Rapid City woman identified in fatal crash in Spearfish
SPEARFISH, S.D. (Press Release) – A Rapid City, S.D., woman has been identified as the person who died in a one-vehicle crash Sunday in Spearfish. A 2004 Jeep Liberty was eastbound on Interstate 90 when the driver lost control. The vehicle went into the south ditch and eventually came to rest in a creek. Cheryl… Read more »