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OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Union Pacific’s latest attempt to move toward cutting its train crews down to one person remains on hold. That’s because of the longstanding safety concerns of the union that represents conductors. The railroad had wanted to start a pilot project this year in western Nebraska to test out how quickly a […]
With around 20% of new businesses failing within one year and inflation making entrepreneurship even more difficult, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on 2023’s Best & Worst States to Start a Business, as well as expert commentary. To determine the most fertile grounds for planting and growing new ventures, WalletHub compared the […]
SPEARFISH, S.D. – The South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT), in collaboration with the City of Spearfish and HDR, Inc., will hold an open house public meeting at High Plains Western Heritage Center (825 Heritage Dr.) in Spearfish on Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. (MT). The purpose of this open house […]
PIERRE, S.D. – Governor Kristi Noem and legislators announced SB 75, Thursday, which provides for all pregnancy expenses to be covered by both parents. “Life begins at conception. Science proves this, and it’s why South Dakota is a strong pro-life state,” said Governor Kristi Noem. “The responsibility to equally pay expenses related to pregnancy should […]
PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota Senators pass a bill today (Thursday) that updates the statute defining illegal analog drugs. Analog drugs are chemically similar to illegal drugs but have a few differences. Sen. Erin Tobin, a nurse practitioner from Winner, says this is a bill the legislature takes up every session to stay ahead of […]
RAPID CITY, S.D. – United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced that a jury convicted Todd Deutsch, age 54, of Sturgis, South Dakota, of Conspiracy to Distribute a Controlled Substance following a four-day jury trial in federal district court in Rapid City, South Dakota. The verdict was returned on January 13, 2023. The charges carry […]
PIERRE, S.D. – The South Dakota House Judiciary Committee this morning (Wednesday) passes two bills dealing with possible criminal justice reforms. South Dakota Supreme Court Justice Steven Jensen requested both measures. House Bill 1063 would set up a task force to look into ways to assist young adult offenders ages 18 to 25. Uniform Judicial […]
Mitch Faulkner died April 29, 2024 at home in Spearfish due to complications from his battle with leukemia. […]
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