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3 days ago

Attorney General Jackley Releases 2025 Crime in South Dakota Report

The Crime in South Dakota 2025 Report includes 64,261 criminal offenses in 2025 compared to 68,388 in 2024. Drug offenses decreased 6.25 percent in 2025 compared to 2024. There were 6,358 drug offenses in 2025 compared to 6,782 in 2024.

3 days ago

Mitchell police investigating BankWest ATM “jackpotting” theft; about $80,000 taken

Mitchell police are investigating a late-night theft from two BankWest ATMs using a technique known as “jackpotting,” with an estimated $80,000 taken. The incidents happened late Friday, Feb. 13, into early Saturday, Feb. 14, and investigators are asking the public to report suspicious activity.

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2 weeks ago

Mitchell Drug Case Moves Forward as Defendant Chooses to Represent Himself

A Mitchell criminal case involving Courtney Stork is moving ahead after multiple delays, with the defendant opting to represent himself. A judge has denied motions to suppress evidence tied to two 2025 searches, and a new motions hearing is set for Feb. 17.

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2 weeks ago

Mitchell Police Say City Remains Safe as South Dakota’s 2025 Crime Report Nears Release

Mitchell law enforcement leaders say violent crime remains low and most calls involve property crime or drug activity, even as overall incident counts can look high due to the city’s size and thorough reporting

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4 weeks ago

Attorney General Jackley Announces 11 Indictments in Connection With Suspected Prison Drug Overdose Death

South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley says 11 people have been indicted in connection with the Nov. 17, 2025 overdose death of inmate Timothy Tyree at Mike Durfee State Prison in Springfield. Authorities say an autopsy found Tyree ingested synthetic cannabinoids (K2).

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2 days ago in Agriculture, Government, Local

Rhoden signs South Dakota “trigger law” aimed at expanding direct-to-consumer meat sales

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2 days ago in Business, Government, Local

South Dakota House passes HB 1286 for Future Fund grant oversight; bill heads to Senate

The South Dakota House passed House Bill 1286, a measure requiring the governor to report to legislative committees on large Future Fund grants, adding new oversight for projects exceeding $1 million. The bill now moves to the Senate.