Jan 21, 2021
Union County Fatal CrashALCESTER, S.D., -- A 68-year-old man from Alcester, S.D., has died from injuries sustained in an ATV crash that occurred on Monday, Jan. 18, near Alcester.
Jan 19, 2021
Names Released In Union County Fatal CrashELK POINT, S.D. – A Gayville, S.D. man has been identified as the person who died Friday night in a two-vehicle crash south of Elk Point.
Names Released In Codington County Fatal CrashWATERTOWN, S.D. – A Watertown, S.D., man has been identified as the person who died last Friday in a two-vehicle crash northwest of Watertown.
Jan 16, 2021
Union County Fatal CrashELK POINT, S.D. – One person died and two others were injured Friday night in a two-vehicle crash south of Elk Point.
Jan 15, 2021
Codington County Fatal CrashWATERTOWN, S.D. – One person died Friday morning in a two-vehicle crash northwest of Watertown.
I-29 to North Dakota Border to Reopen at 7:30 a.m. CSTPIERRE, S.D. -- The South Dakota Departments of Transportation and Public Safety say Interstate 29 from Sioux Falls to the North Dakota border will reopen at 7:30 a.m. CST this morning (Friday).
Portions of I-29 and I-90 to Reopen at 6:30 a.m. CSTPIERRE, S.D. -- The South Dakota Departments of Transportation and Public Safety say Interstate 29 from Sioux Falls to the Iowa border and Interstate 90 from Sioux Falls to the Minnesota border will reopen at 6:30 a.m. CST this morning (Friday).
Jan 12, 2021
Names Released In Lake County Fatal CrashMADISON, S.D. – A Colton, S.D., man has been identified as the person who died Friday afternoon in a two-vehicle crash southeast of Madison.
Jan 09, 2021
Lake County Fatal CrashMADISON, S.D. – One person died and three others were injured in a two-vehicle crash Friday afternoon southeast of Madison.
Jan 05, 2021
FEMA Approves Funding for Sioux Valley Southwestern ElectricSIOUX FALLS, SD – FEMA has approved $3.64 million to reimburse Sioux Valley Southwestern Electric Cooperative for repairs in the wake of a severe winter storm in 2019. High winds and heavy icing caused widespread damage to the electric cooperative’s equipment leaving nearly 10,000 customers in Lake, Minnehaha and Moody counties without power and damaging hundreds of poles, power lines, and other equipment.
Jan 04, 2021
Name Released In Pennington County Fatal CrashKEYSTONE, S.D. – A Keystone, S.D. man has been identified as the person who died early Sunday morning, Dec. 27, in a one-vehicle crash east of Keystone.
Dec 30, 2020
South Dakota Highway Patrol Participates In New Year’s Eve Traffic Safety CoalitionPIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota’s Highway Patrol is joining the Western States Traffic Safety Coalition (WSTSC) in a special effort this New Year’s Eve to reduce the number of impaired drivers on the road.
Dec 29, 2020
Name Released In Roberts County Fatal CrashSISSETON, S.D. – A Henderson, NV man has died from injuries sustained in a one-vehicle crash on Monday, Dec. 21, south of Sisseton.
Names Released In Minnehaha County Fatal CrashSIOUX FALLS, S.D. – A Sioux Falls man has been identified as the person who died Saturday morning in a two-vehicle crash west of Sioux Falls.
January Sobriety Checkpoint List AnnouncedPIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota’s Department of Public Safety will begin 2021 by holding 20 sobriety checkpoints in 17 counties during the month of January.
Dec 27, 2020
Pennington County Fatal CrashKEYSTONE, S.D. – A 63-year-old man died early Sunday morning in a one-vehicle crash east of Keystone.
Dec 26, 2020
Minnehaha County Fatal CrashSIOUX FALLS, S.D. – One person died Saturday morning in a two-vehicle crash west of Sioux Falls.
Dec 22, 2020
Highway Patrol: Safe Driving Important Part of Holiday SeasonPIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota’s Highways Patrol reminds drivers that being safe behind the wheel is also an important part of the holiday season.
Dec 21, 2020
Fire Marshal Urges Holiday Fire SafetyPIERRE, S.D. – Everybody likes the bright lights of Christmas, but South Dakota’s Fire Marshal says fire safety must also be a priority during the holiday season.
Names Released In Turner County Fatal CrashVIBORG, S.D. – A Viborg, S.D., woman has been identified as the person who died Wednesday night in a one-vehicle crash near Viborg.
Dec 17, 2020
Turner County Fatal CrashVIBORG, S.D. – One person died and another person was injured Wednesday night in a one-vehicle crash near Viborg.
Dec 15, 2020
Expired Driver License Extension Ends Dec. 30Dec. 30 is the deadline for people to renew their expired South Dakota driver licenses and ID cards!
Dec 12, 2020
Name Released In Aurora County Fatal CrashWHITE LAKE, S.D. – A 64-year-old man from Sequim, WA died Wednesday afternoon in a one-vehicle crash near White Lake.
Dec 09, 2020
Aurora County Fatal CrashWHITE LAKE, S.D. – A 64-year-old man died Wednesday afternoon in a one-vehicle crash near White Lake.
Highway Patrol Staff Members Receive Yearly HonorPIERRE, S.D. – Two members of the South Dakota Highway Patrol have received the agency’s two major yearly awards.
Dec 08, 2020
Brookings County Fatal CrashBROOKINGS, S.D. – A 31-year-old Brookings man has died of injuries sustained in a one-vehicle crash that occurred early Saturday morning north of Brookings
Dec 01, 2020
Edmunds Central High School Senior Wins In Highway Safety’s Lesson Learned SD ProgramPIERRE, S.D. – An Edmunds Central High School senior has won a $10,000 prize for promising to be a safe driver.
DPS Releases December Sobriety Checkpoint ListPIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota’s Department of Public Safety has released the list of counties where sobriety checkpoints are planned to be held during December.
Nov 29, 2020
Name Released In Spink County Fatal CrashCONDE, S.D. – A 22-year-old Conde, S.D. man has been identified as the person who died early Wednesday morning in a one-vehicle crash southeast of Conde.
Nov 26, 2020
Spink County Fatal CrashCONDE, S.D. – One man died early Wednesday morning in a one-vehicle crash southeast of Conde.
Nov 25, 2020
Names Released In Brookings County Fatal CrashAURORA, S.D. – An Elkton, S.D., man has been identified as the person who died from injuries sustained in a two-vehicle crash that occurred Friday night south of Aurora.
Nov 24, 2020
Highway Patrol Encourages Safe Driving During Thanksgiving HolidayPIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota’s Highway Patrol reminds people who are traveling this Thanksgiving holiday to do so in a safe manner.
State Fire Marshal Urges Fire Safety For ThanksgivingPIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota’s Fire Marshal encourages people to remember the importance of fire safety this Thanksgiving holiday.
Nov 22, 2020
Brookings County Fatal CrashAURORA, S.D. – One man has died of injuries sustained in a two-vehicle crash Friday night south of Aurora.
Names Released In Codington County Fatal CrashWATERTOWN, S.D. – A Stockholm, S.D. man has been identified as the person who died Wednesday night in a two-vehicle crash north of Watertown.
Nov 19, 2020
Codington County Fatal CrashWATERTOWN, S.D. – One man died Wednesday night in a two-vehicle crash north of Watertown.
Nov 15, 2020
Lincoln County Fatal CrashSIOUX FALLS, S.D. – A Sioux Falls man has died of injuries suffered in a two-vehicle crash that occurred Oct. 14, 2020 south of Sioux Falls.
Nov 14, 2020
Names Released In Minnehaha County Fatal CrashSIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Names have been released of the two South Dakota men who died in a two-vehicle crash Tuesday morning in Sioux Falls.
Nov 12, 2020
FEMA Approves Funding for Sioux Falls Debris RemovalSIOUX FALLS, SD – FEMA has approved more than $1.16 million to reimburse the City of Sioux Falls for the removal of storm debris caused by tornadoes, severe storms and flooding in September of 2019.
Nov 10, 2020
Minnehaha County Fatal CrashSIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Two people died and another person was injured in a two-vehicle crash Tuesday morning in Sioux Falls.
Names Released In Day County Fatal CrashWAUBAY, S.D. – A Waubay, S.D., man has been identified as the person who died Saturday morning in a vehicle-pedestrian crash near Waubay.
Nov 08, 2020
Names Released In Bon Homme County Fatal CrashTYNDALL, S.D. – Names have been released of the two men who died Wednesday afternoon in a two-vehicle crash north of Tyndall.
Nov 07, 2020
Day County Fatal CrashWAUBAY, S.D. – One person died early Saturday morning in a vehicle-pedestrian crash near Waubay.
Nov 05, 2020
Bon Homme County Fatal CrashTYNDALL, S.D. – Two people died Wednesday afternoon in a two-vehicle crash north of Tyndall.
Nov 04, 2020
Postponed Highway Patrol Graduation Set For Thursday, Nov. 5PIERRE, S.D. – They are already on duty, but the first nine troopers in the South Dakota Highway Patrol’s new Fast Track Academy will have their graduation ceremony this Thursday, Nov. 5, at the state Capitol in Pierre.
Nov 03, 2020
Names Released In Brule County Fatal CrashKIMBALL, S.D. – A Waldwick N.J., man has been identified as the person who died late Thursday night in a two-vehicle crash near Kimball.
Oct 30, 2020
Brule County Fatal CrashKIMBALL, S.D. – One person died and another person was injured late Thursday night in a two-vehicle crash near Kimball.
November Sobriety Checkpoint ListPIERRE, S.D. – Eighteen sobriety checkpoints in 15 different counties are scheduled during November by the South Dakota Department of Public Safety.
Oct 29, 2020
Names Released In Jones County Fatal CrashMURDO, S.D. – A Breckenridge, CO man has been identified as the person who died Saturday afternoon in a one-vehicle crash near Murdo.
Oct 27, 2020
Name Released In Lawrence County Fatal CrashWHITEWOOD, S.D. – A 24-year-old Sturgis woman has been identified as the person who died early Saturday morning in a one-vehicle crash west of Whitewood.
Oct 26, 2020
Name Released In Brule County Fatal CrashKIMBALL, S.D. – An Oshkosh, WI man has been identified as the person who died Thursday morning in a one-vehicle crash west of Kimball.
Oct 25, 2020
Jones County Fatal CrashMURDO, S.D. – One person died and another person was injured Saturday afternoon in a one-vehicle crash near Murdo.
Oct 24, 2020
Lawrence County Fatal CrashWHITEWOOD, S.D. – A 24-year-old woman died early Saturday morning in a one-vehicle crash west of Whitewood.