Beverly Sue Schmidt, a 65-year-old resident of Yankton, died unexpectedly at her home on Monday, Aug. 18, 2025. The brief obituary notice appeared in the Yankton Net the following day.
South Dakota is preparing to invest $2 billion in its prison system over the next decade as stringent crime laws are expected to boost the inmate population by 30%. This significant financial commitment underscores the impact of the state’s tough stance on crime.
Federal budget cuts and a hiring freeze are causing South Dakota’s National Weather Service offices to scale back critical data collection, raising concerns during peak storm season.
South Dakota is taking a significant step in combating the opioid crisis by distributing 20,000 overdose prevention kits across the state. Through a partnership with Sioux Falls-based nonprofit Emily’s Hope, the kits equipped with naloxone aim to save lives and provide essential resources to those in need.
