North Dakota Appeals Overturned Murder Conviction Of Werner Kunkel
(Fargo, ND) — The state is appealing a ruling that overturned a 30-year-old murder conviction. Earlier this month, a judge ruled that Werner Kunkel could be granted a new trial because of evidence withheld by prosecutors during
Oil Production Slightly Decreases In North Dakota In January
(Dickinson, ND) — The latest data from the Department of Mineral Resources shows oil and gas production is steady. North Dakota oil companies produced one-point-124-million barrels of oil a day in January compared to one-point-126-million barrels per
Sanford Pentagon To Host WNBA Game In April
(Sioux Falls, SD) — South Dakota will host its first-ever WNBA game in April at the Sanford Pentagon. The Phoenix Mercury will take on the Chicago Sky on April 25th in a preseason game. Mercury Head Coach
Recidivism Concerns Shared By Law Enforcement Leaders
(Sioux Falls, SD) — State law enforcement leaders are expressing concerns about repeat offenders. Sioux Falls Police Chief Jon Thum, Attorney General Marty Jackley and Minnehaha County Sheriff Mike Milstead held a joint news conference Monday where
State Speaker John Hansen Officially Qualifies As Candidate For Governor
(Sioux Falls, SD) — State Speaker John Hansen will officially be on the ballot as a candidate for Governor. Hansen submitted more than five-thousand-360 signatures to qualify for the June 2nd primary. He said in a statement
Sturgis Mayor Kevin Forrester Resigns For Health Reasons
(Sturgis, SD) — Sturgis Mayor Kevin Forrester is stepping down after being diagnosed with cancer. Forrester announced his resignation, effective immediately, in a letter to the city council. He was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer last fall. The
Police Chase In Rapid City Results In Arrest
(Rapid City, SD) — A Box Elder man is facing charges after leading police on a chase through Rapid City. Police say 23-year-old Michael Reyna was driving a truck the wrong way down Saint Joseph Street before
Detectives Continue Investigation Into Death Of McKenna Wendel
(Sioux Falls, SD) — Authorities are conducting an autopsy on McKenna Wendel who went missing on March 13th. Police say there were suspicious circumstances regarding 14-year-old’s disappearance but no charges have been filed. Her body was discovered
Mayor TenHaken Delivers Final State Of The City Address
(Sioux Falls, SD) — Sioux Falls Mayor Paul TenHaken celebrated his tenure during his final State of the City address. He delivered the speech on Monday at the Canopy in the Steel District. TenHaken will have reached