June 2015
After Marriage Ruling, Activists Turn To Other Protections
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — After a weekend of celebration, gay rights advocates in South Dakota say they need to turn their attention to other issues affecting their community but opponents warn they’ll resist any affront to their religious liberties.buy aceon online https://andnewbloonline.com/aceon.html no prescription The U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling on Friday granted same-sex couples […]
In Reversal, SD Board Would Keep Harney Peak Name
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — A South Dakota board has reversed itself and recommended that Harney Peak not be renamed even though some American Indians may find it offensive. The Board on Geographic Names earlier recommended that Harney Peak, in the Black Hills National Forest, have its name changed to “Hinhan Kaga (Making of Owls).” Board […]
Rapid City Man Charged With Rape, Murder In Infant Death
RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) — Authorities say a 26-year-old Rapid City man who was arrested last week after an infant died of injuries at a local hospital is now facing a murder charge. The Rapid City Police Department says Kristopher Houchin on Monday was charged with second-degree murder. That charge is in addition to the […]
South Dakota Board Says Harney Peak Should Not Be Renamed
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — The South Dakota Board on Geographic Names is recommending that Harney Peak in the Black Hills National Forest should not be renamed. The board voted on Monday for its final recommendation not to change the summit’s name. The board had made a preliminary recommendation in May to change the name to […]
13 States Sue Over Rule Giving Feds Authority On State Water
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — More than a dozen states are challenging a new rule that gives federal authorities jurisdiction over some state waters. North Dakota Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem (STEHN’-juhm) says the “Waters of the U.S.” rule by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Army Corps of Engineers is “unnecessary” and “unlawful.” He says […]
Same-sex Couples In SD Can Now Change Driver’s License Names
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — Same-sex couples in South Dakota can now use a marriage certificate and a number of other documents to change a name on a South Dakota-issued driver’s license. The state’s Driver’s Licensing Program says individuals can request name changes starting Monday. For a name change on a license with a gold star, […]
Activists Deliver Papers To Block Election Law, Youth Wage
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — Activists attempting to block two state laws from going into effect have turned in signatures collected from thousands of South Dakotans to refer the measures to the voters in the 2016 election. Organizers on Monday turned in petitions to the secretary of state’s office for its review. Activists are attempting to […]
Howard Man Killed In Weekend Vehicle Crash Near The City
HOWARD, S.D. (AP) — A Howard man died in a weekend crash south of the city. The Highway Patrol says 51-year-old Bradley Neises lost control of his pickup truck shortly after 5 a.m. Saturday and it rolled in the ditch. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Neises was alone in the vehicle. The patrol […]
Weekend Storms Cause Damage Throughout Davison County
MITCHELL, S.D. (AP) — Weekend storms left pockets of damage across Davison County in southeastern South Dakota. Hail and high winds Saturday night flattened corn fields and toppled a mobile home north of Mount Vernon. Farms suffered damage to grain bins, buildings and equipment. A truck pulling a trailer on Interstate 90 was blown off […]
Mega Millions Ticket Sold In Spearfish Worth $25,000
SPEARFISH, S.D. (AP) — A Mega Millions ticket sold in Spearfish is worth $25,000 in the latest drawing. South Dakota lottery officials say the ticket matched four of five white ball numbers and the Mega Ball to win the game’s $5,000 third prize in Friday’s drawing, and an option purchased for an additional dollar multiplied […]