State/Local
Discarded Ashes Listed As Cause Of South Dakota Wildfire
RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) — State fire officials say discarded ashes from a stove or fireplace caused a wildfire in southwestern South Dakota last weekend. The South Dakota Wildland Fire agency says the Aero Road Fire near Rockerville consumed slightly more than 16 acres. That’s less than a square mile. Crews began battling the fire […]
Excerpts From Recent South Dakota Editorials
Editors: Please note that The Associated Press welcomes editorial contributions from members for the weekly Editorial Roundup. Three editorials are selected every week. Contributions can be made by email at [email protected]. ___ Argus Leader, Pierre, Feb. 8, 2015 Public should see food stamp totals This government program has everything it needs to attract widespread public […]
Federal Court Affirms Utah Man’s Wind Farm Fraud Convictions
CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — A federal appeals court has upheld the convictions of a Utah man who defrauded investors nationwide of more than $4.4 million by promoting investment in nonexistent wind farms in Wyoming and South Dakota. A three-judge panel of the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals on Wednesday rejected arguments from defendant Robert Arthur […]
Visitors Learn About Big Birds At Army Corps’ Eagle Days
YANKTON, S.D. (AP) — Karla Zeutenhorst, park ranger with the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers, has organized 11 “Eagle Days” since she became the Lewis & Clark Visitor Center manager. The center is located on Highway 121 west of Yankton above Gavins Point Power Plant. The Corps sponsored the event with help from National […]
Daugaard Appoints Former Democratic Lawmaker To State Board
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — Gov. Dennis Daugaard has appointed a former Democratic state legislator to the Board of Economic Development. Tom Jones, of Viborg, formerly represented District 17 in both the House and Senate. Daugaard says Jones previously sat on the board as a legislative, ex-officio member. The 13 member on the board serve four-year […]
Sioux Falls City Council Approves More Money For New Pool
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — The Sioux Falls City Council has approved spending more money on a new indoor aquatics center. The project was to cost $19.8 million, but the estimate increased due to rising construction costs and several changes to the plan including adding a therapy pool for veterans at the nearby VA Medical […]
Pierre To Double Spending On Infrastructure Projects In 2015
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — After a banner year of construction projects in 2014, city officials in Pierre are looking to do even more in 2015. The city last year spent $8.3 million on construction projects. This year, scheduled projects total $16.5 million. They include a $4.6 million project to upgrade infrastructure on several streets. Pierre’s […]
Rapid City Libraries Offering Ways To Reduce Fines
RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) — The Rapid City Public Library is offering cardholders the chance to have fees forgiven in exchange for donations to a local food pantry. According to a press release, adults can have fines reduced by $5 per pound of food donated. Children 15 and under can whittle their fines down by […]
Students explore housing market
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