March 2015

RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) — A Rapid City man who escaped after a sentencing hearing has been arrested after a high-speed chase that at times exceeded 100 mph. Police in Rapid City say the 30-year-old man escaped from the Meade County Courthouse before noon Tuesday, got on a car and began driving eastbound on Interstate […]

FORT PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — The former office manager of the Fort Pierre Development Corporation has admitted that she stole money from her former employer. The Capital Journal ( ) reports that Joni Boub has pleaded guilty to one count of grand theft by embezzlement and two counts forgery. Forty-four counts of forgery were dropped […]

PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — The South Dakota House has approved a proposal to hike funding for roads and bridges as well as to raise the maximum allowed speed limit on interstate highways. The House voted 54-14 for a modified version of the Senate’s transportation bill Tuesday. Republican Rep. Mary Duvall says it’s time for lawmakers […]

SPRINGFIELD, S.D. (AP) — When the gates close behind them, Mike Durfee State Prison inmates lose more than their freedom. The 1,200 inmates at the medium-security prison also lose their connection with family and friends. They miss not only everyday happenings but also major milestones ranging from births and deaths to growing children and aging […]

BROOKINGS, S.D. (AP) — The days of construction as a seasonal industry are gone. Old practices of crews working on projects from as soon as the ground thaws until the earth becomes too chilled and frozen for work are a thing of the past for most. And evidence of that can be seen throughout Brookings […]

PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — The Senate has voted to continue funding the state Opportunity Scholarship without increasing the amount available per student. Senators voted to amend the bill Tuesday that would have allowed South Dakota students to receive up to $1,300 for their first three years of college and up to $2,600 for their fourth […]

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Authorities say a Louisiana man has been arrested after he tried to trick a South Dakota doctor into giving a specific prescription drug. Sioux Falls Police spokesman Sam Clemens says 60-year-old Jessie Mayeaux complained about chest pain at Avera Heart Hospital Monday night. Mayeaux then mentioned several medications that he […]

PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — The state House has approved a measure allowing the Secretary of State’s office to audit a random sample of voter signatures from statewide candidates’ petitions to get on the ballot. The House voted 68-0 to send the measure to Gov. Dennis Daugaard. Republican Rep. Jim Bolin says the 2014 election cycle […]

PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — The state House has approved a proposal that attempts to shift juvenile offenders toward community-based services and significantly decrease the number committed to the care of the state Department of Corrections. The chamber voted 60-7 Tuesday to send the measure to Gov. Dennis Daugaard for his signature. House Majority Leader Brian […]