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Sioux Falls Man Loses $67,000 in Online Fraud Scam, Police Say

Sioux Falls police say a 66-year-old man battling cancer lost $67,000 in an online fraud scheme after being promised millions of dollars for medical expenses.

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One Miner County Business Fails Alcohol Compliance Check in December Operation

The South-Central Alcohol Task Force conducted alcohol compliance checks in Miner County on Dec. 10, with four establishments passing and one failing. Jake’s Corner in Winfred was cited for failing to check identification.

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Noem Defends Immigration Enforcement During Heated U.S. House Hearing

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem faced sharp Democratic criticism during a tense House hearing on immigration enforcement. Noem defended the administration’s policies, citing public safety concerns and increased attacks on law enforcement.

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Parkston Man Convicted of Third Degree Rape in Yankton County Case

A Parkston man has been convicted by a Yankton County jury of Third Degree Rape and Taking Pictures Without Consent. Attorney General Marty Jackley praised the victim’s courage in coming forward.

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South Dakota Supreme Court Upholds 65-Year Sentence in Sturgis Child Abuse Case

The South Dakota Supreme Court has unanimously affirmed the conviction of a Sturgis man sentenced to 65 years in prison for 11 felony crimes involving five children. Attorney General Marty Jackley praised the ruling and the work of his office.

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Aberdeen Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Possessing Firearm as a Prohibited Person

A 35-year-old Aberdeen man has been sentenced to five months in federal prison after admitting to possessing a firearm despite a prior domestic violence conviction that barred him from having one. He will also serve three years of supervised release.

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Sioux Falls Man Sentenced to 160 Months in Federal Prison for Methamphetamine Conspiracy

A Sioux Falls man has been sentenced to more than 13 years in federal prison after admitting to conspiring to distribute methamphetamine in the community. Investigators say he was responsible for selling approximately seven pounds of the drug.

6 days ago

Two Injured in Rollover Crash on I-29 Near Castlewood

Two people were hospitalized Monday morning after a single-vehicle rollover on Interstate 29 near Castlewood. The crash temporarily affected southbound traffic as emergency crews responded and cleared the scene.

1 week ago

Sioux Falls Police Arrest One Suspect, Seek Another After Early-Morning Robbery

Sioux Falls Police arrested one man and continue searching for a second suspect after an early-morning robbery Saturday near 6th Street and Cleveland Avenue. Officers say employees restrained one of the men after a struggle inside the business.

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Iroquois Man Indicted on Aggravated Assault Charge in Nov. 22 Shooting

A Kingsbury County Grand Jury has indicted a 40-year-old Iroquois man on an aggravated assault charge after a Nov. 22 shooting that left another man hospitalized, according to the South Dakota Attorney General’s Office.

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Rosebud Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Failing to Register as a Sex Offender

A Rosebud man was sentenced to just over a year in federal prison after failing to update his sex offender registration and absconding from supervision, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.

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Kyle Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Involuntary Manslaughter in 2024 Fatal Crash

A Kyle man was sentenced to 46 months in federal prison for a 2024 alcohol-related crash that killed a passenger in another vehicle. The case was prosecuted federally under the Major Crimes Act.

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DEA Launches ‘Fentanyl Free America’ Campaign, Reports Major Seizures in Region

The Drug Enforcement Administration has launched a regional “Fentanyl Free America” campaign, reporting significant fentanyl seizures across the Dakotas, Iowa, Minnesota and Nebraska since October.

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South Dakota Attorney General Joins National Crackdown in Operation Robocall Roundup

South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has joined officials nationwide in Phase 2 of Operation Robocall Roundup, issuing warnings to four major telecom companies accused of routing illegal robocalls.

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Sioux Falls Council Approves $936,000 for New Police Radios Amid Budget Concerns

The Sioux Falls City Council has approved a special appropriation to purchase upgraded police radios, citing technology improvements and coverage needs. One councilor opposed the move, raising concerns about spending outside the city’s approved budget plan.

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DCI Investigating Suspected Overdose Death of Inmate at Jameson Prison

The South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation is reviewing a suspected drug overdose death of a 37-year-old inmate at Jameson Prison in Sioux Falls. The case marks the eighth suspected overdose death among state inmates since February, according to Attorney General Marty Jackley.

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Arrest Made in 2003 Disappearance of Belle Fourche Woman Beverly Ozuna-Ulrich

A 69-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the disappearance of Beverly Ozuna-Ulrich, a Belle Fourche woman missing since 2003. Prosecutors have charged Steven Ulrich with first-degree murder.

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Sioux Falls Police Search for Suspect After Armed Robbery Near East-Side ATM

Sioux Falls Police are investigating an armed robbery near 18th and Highline after a masked man pointed a handgun at a victim and demanded cash. No injuries were reported, and the suspect remains at large.

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U.S. Attorney: Meth Still South Dakota’s Most Serious Drug Threat

South Dakota U.S. Attorney Ron Parsons says methamphetamine remains the state’s most pressing drug problem as federal prosecutors intensify efforts to dismantle cartels and criminal networks tied to the drug trade.

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Attorney General Jackley Commends South Dakota Supreme Court For Affirming Elder Abuse, Grand Theft Case

The South Dakota Supreme Court has upheld the conviction of a Spink County man who stole hundreds of thousands of dollars from his elderly mother, rejecting claims of insufficient evidence and trial errors.

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Authorities knocked on doors Monday searching for any video there might be of the Brown University gunman, who could be seen in grainy footage walking away from the weekend attack that killed two students and wounded nine others.

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Rob Reiner’s son Nick arrested after the director and his wife were found dead at their home

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Dusty Johnson Unveils “Strong Schools” Plan Focused on Education Funding and Skilled Trades

Gubernatorial candidate Dusty Johnson announced a new “Strong Schools” education plan in Sioux Falls, outlining proposals to prioritize K-12 funding, boost student achievement, and expand skilled trade pathways.