MITCHELL, S.D.(KMIT)- The body of a female was found near a Mitchell truck stop on Monday night.  South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley held a press conference on Thursday afternoon where he discussed the case. Jackley says one man is in custody in connection with Gooch’s death. Both Gooch and Harris are from the Detroit… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Thursday, the Program Director for the Alzheimer’s Association Michelle Lutner performed a seminar dealing with communicating with those dealing with Alzheimer’s disease. Lutner talks about the theme of the presentation. Kutner broke it down in the three stages of Alzheimer’s. Early Stage: Kutner inform the public that citizens at the early stage… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – On Thursday, Governor Kristi Noem signed SB 53 and SB 66, which fund water and wastewater projects, into law. “Every South Dakotan needs safe roads, bridges, dams, and water infrastructure to live their day-to-day lives,” said Governor Noem. “By funding all of these infrastructure projects, we avoid having to bond for… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Beginning at 8:00 am on Friday, March 15, 2024, the following road will be closed to thru traffic and water will be off in the following area for valve repair: ROAD CLOSED:  S. 3rd St. from 11th Ave. SW to 12th Ave. SW WATER OFF:  12th Ave. SW from S. 5th St.… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C.(KELO)- Tik Tok users aren’t happy with members of the U-S House. The House voted to ban the social media app this week because it’s owned by a Chinese company with links to the Chinese government. Senator Mike Rounds says the company’s actions in the House vote show why we should be concerned about… Read more »

SCOTTSDALE, A.Z.(Press Release)- At the National Farmers Union Convention held this year in Scottsdale, AZ, South Dakota Farmers Union President Doug Sombke discuss what happen at the South Dakota legislature & look ahead to the upcoming Farm Bill. The 123rd National Farmers Union Convention will be in Oklahoma City, OK in 2025.

DEADWOOD, S.D.(SD NewsWatch)- More than two years after being approved by South Dakota voters, sports betting has become a multi-million dollar new business for Deadwood casinos and has fundamentally changed the gaming industry there. Here is South Dakota News Watch reporter Bart Pfankuch with a report.(1:37)  For more on this topic, go online to SDNewsWatch.org.

PIERRE, S.D. (KELOLAND) — South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem now faces a federal lawsuit over her five-minute video promoting a Texas dental firm she posted this week on social media accounts. Travelers United filed the consumers-protection action on Wednesday in the federal court of Washington, D.C. Noem has accounts on Truth Social, Facebook, X and Instagram. The… Read more »

FLANDREAU, S.D.(KELO)- The state is seeking the death penalty against Joseph Hoek. Hoek is accused of intentionally running down Moody County Chief Deputy Kenneth Prorok during a high speed chase. Attorney general Marty Jackley cited two of the statutory aggravating circumstances, where at least one is required to seek the death penalty. Hoek’s next court… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(KELO)- South Dakota’s Division of Criminal Investigation is helping to untangle 15 years worth of Colorado Crime Lab work. A former Colorado crime lab scientist is accused of mishandling DNA testing in 650 cases. Attorney General Marty Jackley says South Dakota’s crime lab has a strong national reputation and was asked to review those… Read more »