Thunderstorms packing strong winds and large hail blew through the Yankton, S.D., area Thursday afternoon, causing considerable damage. WNAX radio reports that the storm dropped 1.17 inches of rain in about 15 minutes in Yankton, and golf-ball-size hail in the …
Sioux Falls is drying out from a storm that dumped nearly 6 inches of rain on the city. The Argus-Leader reports that the record rain came in just over two hours on Wednesday morning. Police say they received reports of …
An in-home day care in Sioux Falls where a 4-month-old child died last week has been shut down while authorities investigate, though they say the death does not appear suspicious. Connie Edwards’ registration to operate the day care – which …
South Dakota’s largest city has agreed to settle a class-action lawsuit filed after heavy rains caused its storm and sanitary sewer systems to fail in 2004, flooding dozens of Sioux Falls homes. If a judge approves, a group of about …
A newspaper’s analysis of South Dakota accident records shows that 21 passengers younger than 14 died in the past seven years in accidents after not being restrained in a car seat or safety belt. The Argus Leader reports that nearly …
The South Dakota Supreme Court says a Lower Brule man cannot continue his lawsuit seeking damages for alleged sex abuse at an Indian boarding school when he was a student more than 30 years ago. The high court upheld a …
South Dakota’s Insurance Division says insurers must provide full coverage for personal property that’s been moved because of a flood threat on the Missouri River. The directive is in force until July 8 for any property removed on or after …
State officials say damage from spring flooding in South Dakota is certain to top the early estimate of $7 million. The president issued a disaster declaration on May 13 based on a preliminary assessment of damage to roads, bridges, culverts …
Authorities are looking into the cause of a business fire in Sioux Falls. The blaze at a warehouse near Elston Manufacturing began about 6:30 a.m. Wednesday. Authorities say no one was hurt. A damage estimate was not immediately available. Fire …
A jury has found Sturgis, S.D., City Manager David Boone guilty of grand theft by deception after a three-day trial. KBHB radio reports that the jury deliberated nearly 3 1/2 hours Wednesday night before convicting Boone on the alternate charge. …