Man Pleads Guilty To Attempted Murder In Wilton Stabbing
(Wilton, ND) — A man is pleading guilty to attempted murder charges over a stabbing in Wilton last year. Joseph Misa submitted his plea on Monday. A witness says Misa went to a man’s home in Wilton
North Dakota State Grad Among 3 Killed In Austin Shooting
(Undated) — A North Dakota State University graduate is dead after a weekend shooting in Austin, Texas. Jorge Pederson was identified as one of the three people killed. He was a mixed martial arts fighter and had
Mercer County Commission Holds Meeting On Data Centers
(Stanton, ND) — A Mercer County Commission meeting led to public complaints regarding data center proposals. Most of the complaints were focused on the lack of information provided to the public about what the effects would be.
Bill To Criminalize AI-Generated Porn Returns To Senate
(Pierre, SD) — A bill to criminalize AI-generated porn is heading back to the Senate after a new House amendment. The bill cleared the House in a 60-to-six vote on Tuesday after lawmakers changed it to apply
Lab-Grown Meat Bill Passes House Committee
(Pierre, SD) — A bill to create a five-year moratorium on lab-grown meat products is advancing. The House Agriculture Committee passed the bill on Tuesday. Governor Larry Rhoden vetoed a similar bill that called for a total
No Phones In Class Bill Revived In State House
(Pierre, SD) — The state House is reconsidering a bill to ban cell phones in the classroom. The bill was shot down on Monday in a committee meeting on two different occasions but it was smoked out
Dog Killed By Car Fleeing From Shots Fired Incident
(Rapid City, SD) — Police believe a car fleeing from a shots fired incident ran over and killed a dog. They are searching for a dark colored Mazda they believe is responsible. Police responded to a report
School Lunch Bill Advances To Senate
(Pierre, SD) — A bill to reduce costs for school lunches will head to the Senate. The Education Committee passed the bill on a 5-2 vote on Tuesday. It would use money from the general fund to
Rattler Found Guilty Of Manslaughter, Not Guilty Of Murder
(Minnehaha County, SD) — Jubal Rattler is guilty of manslaughter but not guilty of murder in the Eighth Street Bridge case. The jury returned its verdict on the 2025 death of Doris High Elk late on Tuesday.
Property Taxes, Voting Rights, Abortion, Mining Revenue on Pierre’s Plate for Day 32
PIERRE — South Dakota lawmakers enter Day 32 of the legislative session with the finish line in sight and a packed agenda covering property taxes, voting laws, abortion policy, criminal justice, mining revenue, and broadband expansion. Committees