Jamaican man pleads guilty in US court over multi-year fraud targeting California woman
A Jamaican national has pleaded guilty in federal court to wire fraud charges related to a scheme that defrauded a California woman of more than $181,000.
Porcupine man sentenced for assault with dangerous weapon on Pine Ridge Reservation
A man from Porcupine, South Dakota, has been sentenced to federal prison for assaulting a juvenile within the Pine Ridge Reservation.
Pine Ridge woman receives two-year federal sentence for methamphetamine distribution conspiracy
A woman from Pine Ridge, South Dakota, has been sentenced to two years in federal prison for her role in a conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine on the Pine Ridge Reservation.
- South Dakota Lottery announces weekly winners for late August and early September
- Black Hawk man sentenced for conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine in South Dakota
- Pine Ridge man sentenced to ten years for role in methamphetamine conspiracy
- Pierre man sentenced for failing to register as sex offender
- Sully County farmers ordered to pay $4 million after crop insurance fraud conviction
Lucky for Life ticket sold in Fort Pierre wins second prize
A player who purchased a Lucky for Life ticket at Dakotamart in Fort Pierre has won the game’s second prize in Sunday’s drawing, according to the South Dakota Lottery.
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Manderson man acquitted of involuntary manslaughter in federal trial
A federal jury in Rapid City, South Dakota, has found Matocika Poor Bear of Manderson not guilty of involuntary manslaughter.
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Todd County man found not guilty in federal assault case
A federal jury in Pierre, South Dakota, has acquitted Joel Miller, 51, of Todd County on charges of Assault by Striking, Beating, and Wounding.
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Three major lottery prizes awarded to South Dakota Powerball players
South Dakota Lottery reported three significant Powerball wins on Wednesday, continuing a streak of large prizes for players in the state.
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Sisseton man receives nearly three decades for assault and sexual abuse convictions
A Sisseton, South Dakota man has been sentenced to nearly 30 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to assault with a dangerous weapon and sexual abuse of a minor.
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Mission man receives nearly four-year sentence for possessing stolen firearm
A man from Mission, South Dakota, has been sentenced to nearly four years in federal prison for possessing a stolen firearm. U.S. District Judge Karen E. Schreier handed down the sentence on August 25, 2025.
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Timber Lake man receives three-year sentence for abusive sexual contact
A Timber Lake man has been sentenced to three years in federal prison after pleading guilty to abusive sexual contact without consent. U.S. District Judge Charles B. Kornmann handed down the sentence to Jaren Loren Lane Mellette, 27, on August 25,...
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Mitchell and North Jackson women sentenced for methamphetamine distribution conspiracy
Two women from different states have been sentenced in federal court for their roles in a methamphetamine distribution conspiracy.
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Two Fort Thompson men receive federal sentences for armed assault on reservation
Two men from Fort Thompson, South Dakota, have been sentenced to federal prison for their roles in a violent assault involving a firearm on the Crow Creek Sioux Indian Reservation. U.S. District Judge Eric C. Schulte sentenced Trevin Witt, 18, to...
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NFIB launches ad campaign thanking Senator Thune for supporting permanent small business tax deduction
The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has launched a new advertising campaign across radio, billboards, and digital platforms to thank Senate Majority Leader John Thune for his efforts in making the 20% Small Business Tax...
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South Dakota Lottery announces weekly winners for August 15–21
Several South Dakota Lottery players claimed prizes of $1,000 or more during the week of August 15 to August 21.
