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Police searching for suspect after house shot at near 5th and Prairie
One man has been arrested, and police are continuing to investigate after multiple reports of gunshots on Sunday.
Sioux Falls man sentenced for possession of a firearm by a prohibited person
A Sioux Falls man has been convicted of Possession of a Firearm by a Prohibited Person.
Flandreau man arrested on aggravated assault charges in Sioux Falls
A man from Flandreau, South Dakota, was arrested in Sioux Falls after threatening another man with a gun.
Names released in Sioux Falls fatal motorcycle crash
The names of two riders who collided in a fatal motorcycle accident Friday night in western Sioux Falls have been released.
Prairie Farms donates semi-load of dairy to Feeding South Dakota
Prairie Farms is helping fill dinner tables across South Dakota as part of June Dairy Month.
Local mom and dad honors son, urges families to talk about suicide
A local mom is sharing the story of her son Isaiah: an all-star athlete and friend to everyone.
Musical artist Grace Kelly in Sioux Falls for week-long artist residency
The Downtown Library is teaming up with Levitt at the Falls to bring internationally known saxophonist Grace Kelly to Sioux Falls for a free, interactive music workshop.
Genius or Unethical? Voters talk temporary Republican switch
Some might consider it unethical. But there is no lie detector test you have to take in order to switch your party affiliation. And many who are switching are saying this is a product of the system.
Who is Rob Sand’s pick for Iowa lt. governor, Dave Muhlbauer?
Iowa State Auditor Rob Sand announced that Crawford County farmer Dave Muhlbauer would join his campaign ticket as lieutenant governor.
Record number of ballots cast early for SC primary
Nearly 319,000 ballots were cast statewide during the two weeks leading up to Tuesday's election, according to the State Election Commission.
US House passes major aid package to Ukraine over Republican leadership concerns
The U.S. House of Representatives, in a bipartisan way Thursday, passed the first major aid package to Ukraine under President Donald Trump.
Collaboration is essential to protecting SC’s water future
Commentary from the vice president of conservation for Sustain South Carolina, who writes about protecting the state's water resources.
Preservationists hope SC battlefield’s designation as endangered will boost attention
Hanging Rock Battlefield is one of 11 of the most endangered historical places in the country, a national preservation trust decided.
Celebration of cancer survivors day scheduled for June 7 at Cancer Survivors Park
The Cancer Survivors Day celebration will feature more than 25 local cancer support organizations, plus activities and refreshments.
Rhode Island never needed an anti-masking law for law enforcement. Until now.
Rhode Island should require that all law enforcement officials, including Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency (ICE) offices, conduct routine enforcement activities openly and unmasked. Legislation int...
Legislative study commission formed to study hospital staffing levels in Rhode Island
The Rhode Island General Assembly approved on June 4 the formation of a new special commission to investigate hospital staffing levels and their impact on patient safety. Union members and nurses have praise...
Telehealth access to abortion pill is lifesaving for domestic violence survivors, some say
Researchers, advocates and survivors of domestic abuse say it’s vital to keep telehealth access available for people in abusive relationships who need discreet abortion options — while the Louisiana suit...
Trump administration $100,000 visa fee for highly skilled foreign workers struck down
WASHINGTON — A federal judge in Massachusetts Monday struck down the Trump administration’s efforts to require a $100,000 visa fee for highly skilled immigrant workers, finding the policy is an unlawful...
Trump administration swiftly moves ahead on plans to restrict voting by mail in the states
An official ballot drop box for Maryland voters, in Wheaton, Maryland, on June 7, 2026. (Photo by Jane Norman/States Newsroom)
How environmental advocates stopped a late-session push to let RI Energy own power plants
A bill that would let Rhode Island Energy build and operate electric generation facilities like power plants and battery storage projects was scheduled for a Senate vote Tuesday. But after environmental advo...
Pulitzer Prize-winning Brown historian Gordon Wood dies at 92 after being struck by car
Tributes are pouring in for Gordon Wood, the Pulitzer prize-winning author and historian of the American Revolution, who died Sunday after he was struck by a car at a parking lot in East Providence. He was 92.
House panel advances charter school moratorium legislation, sending it to House floor
Rhode Island's proposed three-year moratorium on new charter schools advanced through the House Education Committee, setting the stage for a full House vote.
Let It Burn: EPA Eager to Ignite Dumpster Fire
Tucked nonchalantly in a request to redefine pyrolysis under the Clean Air Act, the D.C. regime has proposed rolling back the already-limited rules governing air curtain incinerators.