August 2015
‘Moe Town’ Camping Spot Celebrates 35 Years In Spearfish
SPEARFISH, S.D. (AP) — In his 35 years of staying at the Spearfish City Campground during the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, Dan Van Vleet of Gurley, Nebraska, met the woman who is now his wife, got the inspiration for an invention that became a business, and increased the group of friends to around 75 motorcyclists who […]
Winning Numbers Drawn In ‘Dakota Cash’ Game
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — The winning numbers in Saturday evening’s drawing of the South Dakota Lottery’s “Dakota Cash” game were: 12-13-22-29-35 (twelve, thirteen, twenty-two, twenty-nine, thirty-five)
Pierre Seeking Federal Funding To Market Ailing Airport
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — Officials in South Dakota’s capital city are seeking federal funding to promote its airport in an effort to bring back customers it’s lost in recent years. The Pierre Regional Airport recently applied for $150,000 federal grant from the Small Community Air Service Development Program. The Capital Journal reports ( ) the […]
Rounds, Thune Introduce Bill To Expand National Cemetery
RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) — South Dakota’s U.S. senators are pushing to add nearly 200 acres of land to expand the Black Hills National Cemetery. U.S. Sen. Mike Rounds and U.S. Sen. John Thune introduced a bill earlier this month that would permanently transfer 200 acres of federal lands to the 100-acre cemetery. Rounds tells […]
Hotel Shooting Leaves Aberdeen Man In Critical Condition
ABERDEEN, S.D. (AP) — An Aberdeen man is in critical condition after police say he was shot in the head early Saturday morning. Aberdeen police were called to the Hampton Inn and Suites just after 5 a.m. Officers arrested a 19-year-old man from Fort Collins, Colorado, on suspicion of felony aggravated assault in connection with […]
1 Of 3 Suspects In South Dakota Home Invasion Arrested
YANKTON, S.D. (AP) — Authorities in South Dakota say one of three people allegedly involved in a home invasion robbery has been arrested in Iowa. KELO-TV reports ( ) the 27-year-old man was caught by Iowa State Patrol troopers in Jasper County around 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Authorities say two men armed with semi-automatic handguns […]
Pierre Man Pleads Not Guilty To Soliciting Sex From Minor
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — A Pierre man arrested following a Craigslist police sting has pleaded not guilty to soliciting sex from a minor. Thirty-nine-year-old Bradley Spoonemore entered his plea Friday. The Capital Journal reports ( ) his charges include solicitation of a minor for sex, hiring someone for sexual activity and failing to provide information […]
Judge Expected To Rule Next Week On Sioux Falls Murder Trial
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — A decision from a Sioux Falls judge is expected next week that will determine whether a teenager charged with murder should be tried as a juvenile. Conner Hanson is charged in adult court despite being 17 years old in January, when 18-year-old Anthony Gabriel was shot and killed after a […]
Excerpts From Recent South Dakota Editorials
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — 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]. ___ The Argus Leader, Sioux Falls, August 8, 2015 Voters should brace for long, loud campaign season We were […]