State Prison Inmate Dies of Apparent Suicide
SPRINGFIELD, S.D.- An inmate at the state prison has died of an apparent suicide. State prison offender Justin Copier has died of an apparent suicide according to a release from the South Dakota Department of Corrections on
Lawmakers Holding September Special Session
(Pierre, SD) — South Dakota lawmakers will hold a special session in September focused on the future of the state’s new prison. Plans for the meeting are expected to focus on discussing and passing legislation to formally
High Risk Offender Released
(Sioux Falls, SD) — The South Dakota Department of Corrections is announcing the pending release of a high-risk offender. Sixty-two-year-old Michael Pigney is set to be released tomorrow. Pigney served sentences for possession of a controlled substance
Data Shows North Dakotans Are Most Vulnerable To Romance, Confidence Scams
(Bismarck, ND) — North Dakotans are falling victim to romance scams and confidence fraud at high rates. Recent data shows residents have suffered the highest per-capita loss due to these specific scams. The state led the nation
Sage Grouse Unaccounted For In Recent ND Wildlife Surveys
(Bismarck, ND) — North Dakota wildlife officials cannot find sage grouse in recent surveys. The state Game and Fish Department says officials conducted the surveys this past spring but were unable to find greater sage grouse. The
Minot YMCA Temporarily Closed Due To Flooding Incident
(Minot, ND) — A burst fire suppression main line has shut down the Minot YMCA. Officials at the activity center say the incident happened Friday, which led to the facility shutting down until further notice. Water and
Watford City Man Pleads Guilty To Human Trafficking Charges
(Bismarck, ND) — A Watford City man is entering a plea for felony human trafficking charges. Anthony Glenn was extradited to North Dakota from Missouri last April after being accused of being involved with two women promoting
North Dakota State First in Valley Football Preseason Poll
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Defending national champion North Dakota State was picked first in the Missouri Valley Football Conference preseason poll released Monday, July 21. North Dakota State finished 14-2 overall last season and tied for first
Twins Power Past Rockies
(Denver, CO) — The Minnesota Twins launched four home runs during a 7-1 win over the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field. Royce Lewis hit a pair of solo shots in the victory, while Matt Wallner and Harrison
Collier Wins All-Star Game MVP
(Indianapolis, IN) — Napheesa Collier had a dominant All-Star weekend. The Lynx forward won the All-Star Game MVP after scoring a record 36 points in Team Collier’s 151-131 victory over Team Clark. Collier and the Lynx return