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RAPID CITY, S.D. – A Rapid City man pleaded not guilty Tuesday to second-degree murder for allegedly causing the death of an infant in March. James Cunningham, 26, a senior airman assigned to Ellsworth Air Force Base, was indicted and charged with second-degree murder. He initially was charged with aggravated child abuse before the baby […]
SPEARFISH, S.D. – The city of Spearfish has extended its measures currently in place that limit certain in person/onsite businesses in an effort to slow the community spread of COVID-19. The ordinance originally implemented measures from April 1-15, but the Spearfish Council this week extended the measures to April 30. As of now, that is […]
PIERRE, S.D. – The state department of health reported 120 new COVID-19 cases in South Dakota in their Tuesday update, with all but one in the greater Sioux Falls metro area. Health officials said 114 of the cases were in Minnehaha County and five cases were in neighboring Lincoln County. Health Secretary Joshua Clayton says […]
PIERRE, SD – Businesses hit by the pandemic have several loan and grant programs available. And banks across the country are the conduits for federal dollars to help businesses stay afloat during the coronavirus disruption. Steve Westra, Commissioner of the South Dakota Governors Office of Economic Development, says the federal paycheck protection program is being […]
RAPID CITY, S.D. – Monument Health’s caregivers will have better access to vital medical equipment as they fight COVID-19 thanks to a generous donation from the Greater Sturgis Lifecare Foundation. The $5,000 donation was given to Monument Health Foundation’s COVID-19 Medical Response Fund to support community efforts to fight the virus that can help keep […]
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — Two South Dakota Army National Guard units have received a mobilization order for an eight-month deployment to Africa. More than 190 soldiers with the 196th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade and nearly 40 Soldiers with the 115th Signal Company will deploy to Djibouti beginning in late August and early September. The units will […]
RAPID CITY, S.D. – April marks the nation’s “Month of the Military Child,” a time to honor military youth in communities who have been impacted by deployments, as well as the unique opportunities and challenges that all military children face. The South Dakota National Guard invites everyone to join in and be part of “Purple […]
UNDATED — The XFL has filed for bankruptcy, likely spelling the end of the second iteration of the league. The filing Monday in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Delaware estimates the organization has between $10 million and $50 million in both assets and liabilities. Former coaches Bob Stoops and Marc Trestman are among the creditors with […]
UNDATED — The Carolina Panthers have rewarded Christian McCaffrey for his production and versatility, making him the highest-paid running in the NFL. A person familiar with the contract negotiations tells The Associated Press the team agreed to a four-year, $64 million contract extension with McCaffrey on Monday, The $16-million-a-year deal eclipses Ezekiel Elliott’s contract with […]
STURGIS, S.D. – An event to honor our brave health care workers and the class of 2020 is being planned for this Thursday night. Below, find the post on the Scooper State Facebook: The Sturgis Scoopers will be joining with other Black Hills Conference communities in the “Be the Light” campaign. This Thursday evening, April […]
Sharon was born on April 17, 1948, in Sturgis, South Dakota, as the oldest child of Hazel and […]
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