YANKTON, S.D. (AP) — Police say a rural Elk Point man died after apparently being struck by a skid-steer loader in Vermillion. Authorities say 55-year-old Michael Shedd was taken to a Vermillion hospital after the incident about mid-day Tuesday, where he was pronounced dead. The Daily Press & Dakotan reports ( ) that the initial […]

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A judge has ordered a mental health examination for a woman accused of leaving her 2- and 4-year-old daughters to die in a remote area of northwestern North Dakota. The defense for Michelle Wounded Face requested the exam, and federal prosecutors didn’t object. U.S. District Judge Daniel Hovland says there’s reasonable […]

PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — A judge has ordered a psychological evaluation for a former U.S. Senate candidate in South Dakota who was indicted for election law violations. Clayton Walker, of Black Hawk, ran as an independent last year but failed to make the November ballot. He faces nine felony charges for allegedly submitting nominating petitions […]

PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — A South Dakota legislative committee has approved several proposals to allow for increases in lawmakers’ compensation. The House State Affairs Committee on Wednesday passed proposals to make legislator pay at least $6,000 and to allow lawmakers to be eligible for the same pay increases that state workers get when the Legislature […]

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Funeral services have been held for a man who helped launch South Dakota’s four technical schools. George Boom Funeral Home says Emmett “Ike” Oleson died Friday in Sioux Falls, at the age of 90. His funeral was Tuesday in Springfield. Oleson’s death came 50 years after he began work as […]

PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — These South Dakota lotteries were drawn Tuesday:

DEADWOOD, S.D. (AP) — An upcoming episode of the popular ABC dating show “The Bachelor” will feature a Deadwood hotel. The episode featuring the Deadwood Mountain Grand hotel will air Monday. Parts of a concert by country music duo Big and Rich that was especially performed at the hotel for the reality series will also […]

VERMILLION, S.D. (AP) — The state-owned television network that broadcasts high school activities and statehouse coverage is raising money for a new mobile production truck. South Dakota Public Broadcasting says it needs to replace its old recreational vehicle that’s a decade old and fitted with outdated standard-definition technology. A new truck capable of broadcasting in […]

PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — A legislative panel is set to consider a measure that would authorize three new voter-approved games in Deadwood. The Senate State Affairs Committee on Wednesday is expected to review the proposal to allow keno, craps and roulette in the historic mining town. Boosters have pushed the measure as a way to […]

PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — A legislative committee is expected to consider several proposals to hike lawmakers’ compensation. The House State Affairs Committee on Wednesday is expected to take up proposals to remove a $6,000 cap on legislator pay and allow lawmakers to be eligible for the same pay increases that state workers get when the […]