South Dakota is working to prevent suicide among veterans and act ive duty military. Persistent stress can affect anyone, and those who have served or are currently serving may be at greater risk for suicide than others.

In celebration of Veterans Day, Western Governors University (WGU) has launched a new scholarship for active-duty military personnel, veterans and their spouses who are interested in furthering their education. The “Military Appreciation Scholarship” valued at up to $2,500 each, is open to new students who plan on enrolling in any of the online, nonprofit university’s 60 + undergraduate and graduate degree programs in IT, business, K-12 teacher education, and health professions, including nursing.

Dustin Sharkey, North Sioux City Police Captain, has been offered the position of Jefferson Police Chief and Street Superintendent. The Jefferson City Council called a special meeting Nov.

Seussical the Musical to standing ovations on Nov.10, 11 and 12. _e cast and crew of over 100 dazzled a full house audience each evening of the show’s run.

If Gov. Kristi Noem doesn’t ful_ll her campaign pledge to repeal the South Dakota sales tax on food during the 2023 legislative session, voters may get a chance to decide the issue on the 2024 ballot.

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At just after 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 11, Jefferson Conoco was the victim of an attempted armed robbery. The suspect pulled a firearm on the gas station attendant. The attendant hit the panic button alerting the local police and sheriff departments of the robbery. The suspect fled the building without retrieving any money or goods. No injuries occurred.

Starting Jan. 1, 2023, the State of South Dakota will be issuing a new plate design for non-commercial and emblem plates with the titling of motor vehicles and registration renewals. The reissue will include standard non-commercial, motorcycle, emblem, emblem motorcycle, personalized, personalized motorcycle, amateur radio, and low speed plates.

The South Dakota Division of Insurance reminds consumers the Affordable Care Act (ACA) open enrollment period for 2023 coverage runs from Nov. 1, 2022, to Jan. 15, 2023, for consumers with individual policies.

South Dakota is working to prevent suicide among veterans and active duty military. Persistent stress can affect anyone, and those who have served or are currently serving may be at greater risk for suicide than others.