May 28, 2020
Temporary Extension Extended Again For Driver License Expiration DatesPIERRE, S.D. – A temporary extension of the expiration date for certain South Dakota driver licenses has been extended until March 30, 2021 by Gov. Kristi Noem.
May 26, 2020
Name Released In Gregory County Fatal CrashBURKE, S.D. – A Burke juvenile male has been identified as the person who died Friday night in a two-vehicle crash east of Burke.
May 23, 2020
Gregory County Fatal CrashBURKE, S.D. – One person died and another person was seriously injured in a two-vehicle crash Friday night east of Burke.
May 21, 2020
DPS: Safe Driving Is A Priority This Memorial Day WeekendPIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota’s Department of Public Safety is encouraging people who decide to travel this Memorial Day holiday weekend to be safe drivers.
May 20, 2020
Name Released in Grant County Fatal CrashBIG STONE CITY, S.D. – A Milbank, S.D. man has been identified as the person who died Saturday night in a motorcycle crash in Big Stone City.
May 17, 2020
Grant County Fatal CrashBIG STONE CITY, S.D. – One person died Saturday night in a motorcycle crash in Big Stone City.
May 13, 2020
Names Released in Turner County Fatal CrashPARKER, S.D. – A Sioux Falls, S.D. man has been identified as the person who died in a two-vehicle crash Saturday morning near Parker.
May 11, 2020
Driver Licensing Program Begins “Back to Normal” Plan May 18PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota’s Driver Licensing Program will begin Phase One of its “Back to Normal” plan by offering services to the public through scheduled appointments at 10 exam stations statewide starting Monday, May 18.
Names Released In Pennington County Fatal CrashSCENIC, S.D. – A 29-year-old woman has been identified as the person who died in a one-vehicle crash Thursday night near Scenic.
May 10, 2020
Turner County Fatal CrashPARKER, S.D. – One person died and three others were injured in a two-vehicle crash Saturday morning near Parker.
May 08, 2020
Pennington County Fatal CrashSCENIC, S.D. – One person died and three others were injured in a one-vehicle crash Thursday night near Scenic.
Apr 30, 2020
Names Released In Hughes County Fatal CrashPIERRE, S.D. – A four-year-old male from Pierre has been identified as the person who died in a one-vehicle crash Sunday night east of Pierre.
Name Released In Walworth County Fatal CrashSELBY, S.D. – A 15-year-old female has been identified as the person who died Sunday afternoon in an ATV crash southeast of Selby.
Apr 27, 2020
Hughes County Fatal CrashPIERRE, S.D. – One juvenile died and two adults were seriously injured in a one-vehicle crash Sunday night east of Pierre.
Walworth County Fatal CrashSELBY, S.D. – A 15-year-old female died Sunday afternoon in an ATV crash southeast of Selby.
Apr 23, 2020
Name Released In Turner County Fatal CrashVIBORG, S.D. – A Sioux Falls man has been identified as the person who died Saturday afternoon in a motorcycle crash north of Viborg.
Apr 22, 2020
Highway Patrol Starts Fast Track AcademyPIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota’s Highway Patrol is looking for experienced law enforcement officers for its next recruiting class.
Apr 19, 2020
Turner County Fatal CrashVIBORG, S.D. – A 55-year-old man died Saturday afternoon in a motorcycle crash north of Viborg.
Apr 17, 2020
South Dakota’s Severe Weather Awareness Week April 20-24PIERRE, S.D. – While the public’s attention is currently focused elsewhere, South Dakota officials say it’s still time to start preparing for this summer’s eventual severe weather.
Apr 16, 2020
Additional Driver License Exam Station To Open For New CDL TestingPIERRE, S.D. – Watertown’s driver licensing exam station will open starting Tuesday, April, 21, by “appointment only” to help those who are applying for new commercial driving licenses (CDL) or new CDL endorsements.
Apr 12, 2020
Name Released In Lawrence County Fatal CrashSPEARFISH, S.D. – A Spearfish, S.D., man has been identified as the person who died Thursday morning in a one-vehicle crash east of Spearfish.
Apr 11, 2020
Name Released In Turner County Fatal CrashCHANCELLOR, S.D. – A Chancellor, S.D. man has been identified as the person who died Wednesday morning in a one-vehicle crash south of Chancellor.
Apr 09, 2020
Lawrence County Fatal CrashSPEARFISH, S.D. – One person died Thursday morning in a one-vehicle crash east of Spearfish.
Turner County Fatal CrashCHANCELLOR, S.D. – A 56-year-old man died Wednesday morning in a one-vehicle crash south of Chancellor.
New Highway Patrol Trooper Recruits Begin DutyPIERRE, S.D. – The traditional graduation ceremony will have to wait, but the newest class of South Dakota Highway Patrol trooper recruits complete their training this week
Apr 08, 2020
Names Released In Fall River Fatal CrashOELRICHS, S.D. – A Rapid City, S.D. man has been identified as the victim in a one-vehicle crash that occurred Sunday night east of Oelrichs.
Apr 06, 2020
Testing for New CDLs To Be Offered This WeekPIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota’s Driver Licensing Program will open driver exam stations starting Tuesday (April 7) in four cities “by appointment only” to help those who are applying for new commercial driving licenses (CDL) or new CDL endorsements.
Fall River Fatal CrashOELRICHS, S.D. – One person died and another person was injured Sunday night in a one-vehicle crash east of Oelrichs.
Apr 01, 2020
Temporary Extensions Granted For Driver License Expiration DatesPIERRE, S.D. – Gov. Kristi Noem has signed legislation that gives the Department of Public Safety Cabinet Secretary the authority to order the temporary extension of the expiration date for certain driver licenses.
Mar 31, 2020
Name Released In Haakon County Fatal CrashBILLSBURG, S.D. – A Philip, S.D., man has been identified as the person who died early Friday night in a one-vehicle crash east of Billsburg.
Mar 29, 2020
Haakon County Fatal CrashBILLSBURG, S.D. – One man died early Friday night in a one-vehicle crash east of Billsburg.
Mar 23, 2020
Name Released In Corson County Fatal CrashMcLAUGHLIN, S.D. – A McLaughlin, S.D. woman has been identified as the person who died Thursday morning in a one-vehicle crash south of McLaughlin.
Corson County Fatal CrashMcLAUGHLIN, S.D. – One woman died early Thursday morning in a one-vehicle crash south of McLaughlin.
Mar 18, 2020
Name Released In Butte County Fatal CrashNEWELL, S.D. – A Spearfish, S.D. man has been identified as the person who died early Sunday in a one-vehicle crash east of Newell.
Mar 17, 2020
DPS Statement on 9-1-1 LawsuitPIERRE, S.D. -- The South Dakota Department of Public Safety and its 9-1-1 Coordination Board announced today that the state has settled its civil lawsuit with three companies.
Mar 15, 2020
Butte County Fatal CrashNEWELL, S.D. – One man died early Sunday in a one-vehicle crash east of Newell.