State/Local

FREEMAN, S.D. (AP) — Authorities say a Montana man was killed in a two-vehicle crash in southeastern South Dakota. The South Dakota Department of Public Safety says 55-year-old Keith Stockard of Superior, Montana, died in the accident on Tuesday afternoon. The department says his vehicle was struck by a garbage truck after he attempted to […]

PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — Economic development leaders in part of western South Dakota have been recognized for coming up with a plan that helps the entire Badlands/Bad River region of Haakon, Jackson and eastern Pennington counties. The U.S. Agriculture Department says the area’s Stronger Economies Together long-range plan passed a High Quality Plan review, and […]

PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — An artifact belonging to South Dakota’s Cultural Heritage Center is now on display at a world-renowned museum in New York City. South Dakota’s Sioux Horse Effigy is being showcased at the Metropolitan Museum of Art as part of an exhibition of Plains Indian masterworks. “The Plains Indians: Artists of Earth and […]

PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — The state Game, Fish and Parks Department says South Dakota residents who want to have a say in how the state manages its elk population can still share their input. The department’s Division of Wildlife released a draft of its five-year elk management plan to the public in December. The department […]

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

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 […]