Fort Yates Man Sentenced To 11 Years For Murder
(Fort Yates, ND) — A federal judge is sentencing a man to 11 years in prison for a 2023 murder. Deagen Running Bear pleaded guilty to charges of second-degree murder in the death of Elijah Red Tomahawk.
New Programs To Prevent Reoffending Start To Roll Out
(Bismarck, ND) — Two new programs to help prevent criminals from reoffending are being starting to take shape. Both programs were passed by the 2025 state legislature. One provides one-million dollars to state’s attorney’s offices that operate
Mexican Nationals Indicted In Stanley Child Porn Case
(Stanley, ND) — Two men are facing multiple child exploitation charges after being arrested in Stanley. Lidio Santiz Julian and Hugo Lopez Diaz were arrested after officials searched Santiz Julian’s residence on February 6th. The investigation revealed
Man Arrested In Montana For Armed Robbery In Mandan
(Mandan, ND) — A man is in custody in Montana for a March 5th armed robbery in Mandan. Evan Darden of Mandan was identified as a suspect shortly after the robbery last week. Investigators were able to
Sioux Empire Sportsmen’s Show To Start In Sioux Falls
(Sioux Falls, SD) — The Sioux Empire Sportsmen’s Show starts Thursday at the Sioux Falls Arena and Convention Center. Hundreds of exhibitors were moving in to the arena on Wednesday. The event has three main components: boats,
South Dakota Department Of Health Reports 3 New Flu Deaths
(Sioux Falls, SD) — The South Dakota Department of Health says three more people have died from the flu. It brings the 2025-2026 season death total up to 23 in the state. The department is also reporting
Babybel Cheese Factory Breaks Ground On $200M Expansion
(Brookings, SD) — Bel Groupe is starting construction on a 200-million dollar expansion project in Brookings. The group is known for producing their famous red, wax-wrapped Babybel cheese snacks. The expansion project of the Brookings facility is
Senate Sends Property-Tax Relief Bill To Gov. Rhoden
(Rapid City, SD) — The South Dakota Senate is passing a provide property tax relief bill to the governor. The bill passed 20-to-13 in the state Senate on Wednesday and creates a property tax reduction fund in
Sturgis Man Sentenced For Enticing Minor
(Sturgis, SD) — A Sturgis man is facing 10 years in prison for sexually enticing a minor online. Bryson Priest was sentenced on March 9th after pleading guilty to charges last fall. Priest is accused of engaging
Bill To Cap Gaming Revenue In Deadwood Could Distribute Wealth
(Deadwood, SD) — A bill in the state Senate would cap gaming revenue and distribute the money to other entities. A historic preservation officer with the city of Deadwood says the bill would allow the city to