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Statewide medical examiner suggested
A task force recommends replacing county coroners with a statewide medical examiner system but says it would be futile to press for reform until the state's finances improve.
Charges rise for sex crimes involving children in South Dakota
In fiscal year 2009, which ended June 30, South Dakota had 99 charges of first-degree rape of a child, 248 reports of felony sexual contact with a child and 637 alleged instances of possessing, manufacturing or distributing child pornography.
AI Spacesuits Turn Astronauts Into Cyborg Biologists
Equipped with wearable AI systems and digital eyes that see what human eyes can't, space explorers of the future could be not just astronauts, but "cyborg astrobiologists." That's the vision of a research team led by Patrick McGuire, a University of Chicago geoscientist who's developed algorithms that can recognize signs of life in a barren ...
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Attorney General's Office Seeks to Fill Board of Pardons and Parole Vacancy
Attorney General Marty Jackley released the following information today. AND PAROLE DETAILS: The Office of Attorney General seeks attorney to fill vacancy on the Board of Pardons and Parole.
For Cheryl Cluff, some of the most frightening moments of her childhood were spent sitting in the back seat of her parents' car.
South Dakota lawmakers in no hurry to raise minimum driving age
Statistics show teens are more than twice as likely to be involved in a fatal crash than older drivers.
Drugmakers to pay South Dakota in settlement
South Dakota will get a cut of $124 million being paid out nationwide by four pharmaceutical companies accused of submitting false claims to Medicaid.
Lawmakers in no hurry to lower minimum driving age
Statistics show teens are more than twice as likely to be involved in a fatal crash than older drivers.
High court set for Yankton session
The Supreme Court will hear cases concerning child custody, common-law marriage and grandparents' visitation rights this week in Yankton.
S.D. court upholds booze bracelets
Six years after their release, ankle bracelets that monitor alcohol consumption are being used in 48 states, and last week survived what the company said was its first appeals court challenge.
Paving, Roofing Scams Surface In SD
Attorney General Marty Jackley is cautioning South Dakotans to beware of transient paving and roofing scams that have surfaced in South Dakota.
Eleven Sites for Watching and Downloading Free TV and Movies
Last week I told you about Sling's MediaCatcher, the device that's ideal for viewing streamingA videos on your TV, as well as MediaGate's MG-800HD, the other gizmo for watching downloaded movies on your TV.
Brendan Johnson gives insight into nominee experience
VERMILLION - For now, Brendan Johnson is leading a double life. The Vermillion native and 1998 University of South Dakota graduate has been nominated by President Barack Obama to be South Dakota's next U.S. attorney.
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Circuit Court Decision Upheld on Alcohol Monitoring Evidence
Attorney General Marty Jackley announced today that the South Dakota Supreme Court unanimously upheld the use of evidence obtained by a SCRAM unit.
Planned Parenthood Disappointed SD Appeals Rulings
Planned Parenthood Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota says it's disappointed the state of South Dakota is appealing a 2005 law requiring informed consent to abortion.
A fourth person is now charged in the death of American Indian Movement activist Anna Mae Aquash.
My Voice: Open meetings process difficult
Outgoing Attorney General Larry Long's commendable efforts toward opening government in South Dakota unhappily resulted in a process that is not working.
This obsession with misery has turned us into a nation of whingers
A Martian listening to Radio 4 would have us all down as codeine addicts. The media have scarred our view of public life An autumn sun was shining.
Attorney general, state's attorney to discuss Aquash investigation today
SIOUX FALLS - The criminal case in Rapid City for the 1975 slaying of an American Indian Movement activist from Canada appears to be headed for state court.
U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $50,447 to Create Jobs, Strengthen Economy in Marty, South Dakot
The U.S. Commerce Department's Economic Development Administration today announced a $50,447 grant to the Yankton Sioux Tribe, Marty, S.D., to implement a comprehensive economic development planning program.