Police and probation officers in 23 South Dakota counties will soon be equipped with tablet computers so they can connect people in mental distress with mental health professionals, under a pilot program announced Thursday. Continue reading “SD officers to get iPads to help with mental crisis”
South Dakota’s move over law gets more teeth come Wednesday, July 1. Continue reading “SD ‘move over’ fine more than doubles”
New phone driving laws go into effect Wednesday in ID, IN and SD. These states will prohibit the use of hand-held cellphones while driving, beginning Wednesday. Continue reading “New phone driving laws go into effect in ID, IN and SD”
South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem signed dozens of bills for the 2020 Session. We’ve compiled some new laws that will go into effect July 1 of this year. Continue reading “New Laws in SD”
Teenage drivers in South Dakota will have to follow some new driving restrictions starting in July. Continue reading “New driver driving laws for SD take effect July 1st”
To legalize, or not to legalize? That is the question South Dakotans will answer when it comes to marijuana in the state. In November, voters will decide on Constitutional Amendment A and Initiated Measure 26. Continue reading “SD voters to decide future of medical and recreational marijuana”
Instead of living the high life, Marie Bosarge fears going under. When Ed filed for divorce in 2017, Marie discovered that almost all of the couple’s property — from the homes and island to her jewelry and even some of their tableware — had been put into a special trust that shielded the assets from any claims. Rather than getting half of a fortune she estimated to be worth more than $2 billion, she may wind up with little or nothing after paying her legal bills. Continue reading “Billionaire divorce uncovers the world of trusts in South Dakota”
2019 South Dakota Crime Statistics – In 2019, 8,997 total drug offenses were reported, a slight increase from 2018, which was 8,851. Drug equipment violations, such as paraphernalia, were almost 5,000. Continue reading “2019 South Dakota Crime Statistics”
An amendment specifically added for the National Rifle Association on the last day of the 2020 legislative session further protects gun rights and places further limits on the authority a governor of South Dakota has in a time of disaster, war, act of terrorism or emergency act. Continue reading “SD governor expands emergency act”
In just two weeks, three states have passed laws criminalizing protests against pipeline protests. Continue reading “3 States Pass Pipeline Protest Bills”