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One Fatality in Accident on I-90 East of Mitchell

One person died and several others were injured Saturday night in a fatal crash east of Mitchell that involved both vehicles and livestock.

Two Nebraska State Prison Employees Arrested

Two staff members at a Nebraska state prison have been arrested.

Names Released in Roberts County Fatal Accident

Names have been released of the two women who died Thursday in a two-vehicle crash on South Dakota Highway 10 east of Sisseton.

Yankton City Sales Tax Continues Mixed Trend

Yankton sales taxes are continuing the mixed trend that has been seen most of the year.

More Budget Cuts Coming in Iowa

Another tweak has been made to official state tax predictions in Iowa, and it likely means cuts will have to be made in the current state budget.

Poll Wrong About Fake News

Nearly half of all voters think the media makes up stories about President Trump.

Looking for a Job? Move to Minnesota

Minnesota’s job expansion continues.

Iowa State Study Shows Teens Trading Sleep for Smart Phone Time

New research from an Iowa State University psychology professor finds smartphones are causing a “seismic shift” in sleep patterns among teenagers.

Iowa Encouraging More People to Try Hunting

Hunter numbers in Iowa have been steadily dropping for years and a new campaign from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources aims to reverse the trend.

SD House Candidates on the Money Trail

Recently filed fundraising reports show candidates running for South Dakota’s lone US House seat doing pretty well.

Recent Headlines

19 hours ago in Local

NORTHWESTERN ENERGY PLANS SECOND NATURAL GAS PLANT IN ABERDEEN AS ELECTRICITY DEMAND GROWS

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Makenzie Huber / South Dakota Searchlight) – NorthWestern Energy is planning to build a second natural gas plant to…

19 hours ago in Local

CANDIDATES COULD PAY THEIR WAY ONTO BALLOT UNDER IDEA PROPOSED BY SOUTH DAKOTA’S TOP ELECTION OFFICIAL

PIERRE, S.D. (Joshua Haiar / South Dakota Searchlight) – South Dakota’s top election official floated potential legislation Tuesday that would allow…

20 hours ago in Local

GOVERNOR LARRY RHODEN ANNOUNCES BID FOR RE-ELECTION

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) – Governor Larry Rhoden announced his bid for re-election on Tuesday. The Governor stood before his…

2 days ago in Local

REMAINDER OF SNAP PAYMENTS TO BE ISSUED THIS WEEK IN SOUTH DAKOTA

PIERRE, S.D. – The South Dakota Department of Social Services will be issuing the remainder of November SNAP benefits this week.…

2 days ago in Local

SUSPECTED OVERDOSE DEATH OF INMATE UNDER INVESTIGATION

SPRINGFIELD, S.D. – Attorney General Marty Jackley says the South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation is investigating a suspected drug overdose…