National Guard Exhibit To Offer History Of Women’s Uniforms
RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) — The South Dakota National Guard is celebrating the contribution of women in the U.S. Armed Forces by bringing a military uniform exhibit to college campuses in the state. The Women’s History Month military uniform exhibit will feature service uniforms from several time periods. The free exhibit at several of the […]
House Committee Reviews Religious Freedom Court Standard
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — A House committee is considering whether to approve a measure to create state-level standard for courts to consider whether the government has infringed upon a South Dakotan’s freedom of religious expression. The House State Affairs Committee on Friday reviewed the plan, which the Department of Corrections and Board of Regents opposed. […]
House Panel Passes Plan Allowing Unilateral No-fault Divorce
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — A measure to allow unilateral no-fault divorce in South Dakota that’s aimed at helping domestic violence victims escape abusive marriages narrowly passed a legislative committee on Friday. In such situations, it is best to contact an experienced Baltimore Divorce lawyer who will listen to your concern, respect your decisions, and help […]
Avera To Manage Cancer Program Focused On Native Americans
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Avera Health will now handle a research program that for years has worked to improve cancer cure rates and treatment among South Dakota’s Native American population through access to clinical trials, palliative care and screening for colorectal, cervical, breast and prostate cancer. The announcement regarding the transfer of the 12-year […]
Police Identify Body Of 57-year-old Man Found In Rapid City
RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) — Rapid City police have identified a 57-year-old man who they say was killed this week. Police say they found the body of Rapid City resident Farrel Phelps around 12:20 a.m. Thursday morning. Anthony ‘Tayshawn” Moses Smith, of Rapid City, was charged with second-degree murder Thursday evening. Officers responded to a […]
Fort Pierre Office Manager To Plead Guilty To Embezzlement
FORT PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — The former office manager of the Fort Pierre Development Corporation has agreed to plead guilty to stealing money from her former employer. Stanley County State’s Attorney Tom Maher says 58-year-old Joni Boub has accepted a plea agreement. KCCR-AM reports ( ) that Boub will plead guilty to one count of […]
Avera To Manage Smoking Cessation Program On Reservations
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — A research program that uses mobile technology including text messages to promote smoking cessation and ultimately prevent lung cancer deaths among Native Americans will now be handled by Avera Health. The Walking Forward program has been managed by Rapid City Regional Hospital since it was started in 2012. Avera will […]
Sioux Steel Using Less Staff So Employees Can Go To Funeral
LENNOX, S.D. (AP) — Sioux Steel in Lennox is working with limited staff so employees can attend the funeral for a worker who was killed in a shooting incident last week. The Argus Leader reports ( ) the funeral for Jon Richter is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. at Chancellor Reformed Church. Authorities say Sioux Falls […]
Meeting To Hear Concerns Of Compound’s Water Request Delayed
PRINGLE, S.D. (AP) — A hearing to address concerns over a religious group’s request to triple the amount of water it can use at its Black Hills compound has been postponed. The state Water Management Board was scheduled to discuss the request from the United Order of South Dakota at its March 5 meeting. An […]