PIERRE (10-10-26) — Attorney General Marty Jackley confirms that the Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI), at the request of the Minnehaha County Sheriff’s Office, is conducting an independent investigation into an officer involved shooting that occurred Friday, Oct. 9, in Sioux Falls. The incident occurred at a Sioux Falls home
PIERRE, S.D. (9-30-26) — Governor Larry Rhoden has proclaimed October as Cybersecurity Awareness Month in South Dakota, underscoring the essential role cybersecurity plays in safeguarding the state’s infrastructure, economy, and residents. The state remains dedicated to identifying, defending against, and responding to threats that could compromise the safety and
PIERRE, SD (9-29-26) — Fall is officially here, and Travel South Dakota is inviting travelers to make the most of the season with the Autumn Adventures Passport, a free digital passport highlighting destinations and experiences across the state. From golden landscapes and canyon views to festive harvest events, the passport
BROOKINGS (9-29-26) — South Dakota’s two gubernatorial candidates met last night in a debate hosted by South Dakota Public Broadcasting. The candidates were asked about affordability. Incumbent Republican Gov. Larry Rhoden said the issue is property taxes… “By far what I hear, as far as affordability, is property taxes. This
PIERRE, S.D. (9-25-26) — South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announces a Mitchell man was sentenced to 85 years in prison each, on two separate counts of First Degree Rape involving two victims under the age of 13. Eric Mark Opperman, 49, was sentenced Friday in Davison County Circuit Court.
PIERRE, S.D. (9-24-26) — Today, Governor Rhoden announced 12 Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) modernization and infrastructure grants totaling more than $13 million. These grants are part of the Rural Health Transformation (RHT) funds and are specifically focused on behavioral health. “Mental health is a key component of quality
PIERRE, S.D. (9-24-26) — The South Dakota Highway Patrol will hold sobriety checkpoints in 20 counties throughout the month of October. Checkpoints are planned for Beadle, Bennett, Brookings, Brown, Charles Mix, Clay, Codington, Davison, Day, Jackson, Lake, Lincoln, Lyman, Meade, Moody, Pennington, Spink, Stanley, Walworth, and Yankton counties. The enforcement
PIERRE, S.D. (9-22-26) — South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley urges consumers to check their eligibility for compensation for certain generic drug purchases and to submit a claim for compensation. The U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut granted preliminary approval to a plan to distribute settlement funds paid
PIERRE, S.D. (9-21-26) — Attorney General Marty Jackley confirms that the Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI), at the request of the Wagner Police Department, is investigating an officer involved shooting that occurred Sunday, Sept. 20, in Wagner. The incident occurred in front of the Wagner Police Department. A Wagner Police
PIERRE, SD (9-16-26) — In celebration of National Arts in Education Week, Sept. 13-19, 2026, Governor Larry Rhoden and the South Dakota Arts Council announce the opening of the Governor’s Student Art Competition. “Arts are an important part of a well-rounded education,” said Governor Larry Rhoden. “They give students a
Pierre, S.D. (9-17-26) — The South Dakota Department of Education is pleased to congratulate Christina Berger as the 2027 Teacher of the Year (TOY). Earlier this evening, Secretary of Education Dr. Joseph Graves announced the official designation during the annual TOY Banquet in Fort Pierre, SD. Berger is a third-grade
WASHINGTON, D.C. (9-17-26) — The Senate Ag Committee yesterday advanced the federal farm bill, passing the legislation on a party-line vote of 12 to 11. U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-South Dakota) is encouraging the full senate to pass the bill — including a provision requiring states to help
