By Brandon Bennett |PIERRE| With the summer storm season here, South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley warns South Dakotans impacted by severe weather to be wary of transit vendors offering to do storm repairs. “In the aftermath of severe weather, scammers often prey on homeowners with promises of quick and cheap repairs,” said Attorney General […]
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By Brandon Bennett |STURGIS| The Sturgis City Council will hold a special meeting at 4:45 p.m. on Thursday, June 4. During the meeting, council members will canvass the vote with consideration to approve the 2026 Special Election. Also at the meeting, the oath of office will be administered to newly elected Mayor Rod Bradley and […]
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MEADE COUNTY, SD — On June 3, 2026, at approximately 3:00 p.m., search crews located the body of Jonah Temple, a 23-year-old resident of Black Hawk, South Dakota. Following an extensive three-day search involving numerous agencies and volunteers, Mr. Temple was positively identified. Preliminary findings indicate Temple died from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. The […]
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By Brandon Bennett |PIERRE| South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley congratulates the 36 students who graduate this Friday from the state Basic Law Enforcement (LET) Certification Course in Pierre. “I am proud of our Law Enforcement graduates and their families for answering the call to serve,” said Attorney General Jackley. “Law enforcement is a challenging […]
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By Brandon Bennett |STURGIS| Congratulations to Tammara P. Hannan on her election and Brian Voight on his re-election to the Meade School District Board of Education! We would also like to thank Derek Allen for his willingness to serve our students, staff, families, and community by running for the Board of Education. Election results are […]
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By Brandon Bennett |STURGIS| Former Governor Mike Rounds bested Justin McNeal to win the June 2 primary and will now face Independent candidate Brian Bengs in the November general election. Democratic candidate Julian Beaudion will also be in that November election. Here are the unofficial results: UNITED STATES SENATOR PRECINCTS FULLY: 685 / 686 | […]
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By Brandon Bennett |STURGIS| Sturgis native Marty Jackley came out on top in the U.S. House race in the June 2 primary. Here are the unofficial results: UNITED STATES REPRESENTATIVE PRECINCTS FULLY: 685 / 686 MARTY JACKLEY Republican 79% 103,290 JAMES BIALOTA Republican 21% 27,140 TOTAL VOTES 130,430
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By Brandon Bennett |Pierre| Toby Doeden garnered the most votes of his three opponents in the June 2 primary to be the Republican governor candidate in the November general election. Here are the unofficial results: GOVERNOR PRECINCTS FULLY: 685 / 686 | LARRY RHODEN Republican 25% 34,379 JON HANSEN Republican 21% 28,390 DUSTY JOHNSON Republican […]
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By Brandon Bennett |STURGIS| Gary Cammack and Gary Deering have won the District 29 legislative race. Here are unofficial results: STATE REPRESENTATIVE – DISTRICT 29 PRECINCTS:38 / 38 | PARTIALLY: 0 / 38 KATHY RICE Republican 25% 1,957 GARY DEERING Republican 28% 2,198 TERRI JORGENSON Republican 20% 1,572 GARY L CAMMACK Republican 27% 2,135 TOTAL […]
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By Brandon Bennett |STURGIS| Bill Meirose has defeated John Carley for the District 29 Senate seat. Here are unofficial results: STATE SENATOR – DISTRICT 29 PRECINCTS:38 / 38 | PARTIALLY: 0 / 38 JOHN CARLEY Republican 49% 2,151 WILLIAM J. MEIROSE Republican 51% 2,280 TOTAL VOTES 4,431
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