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Warden Bittinger removed from Penitentiary in Sioux Falls

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1 year ago

October 23, 2024

Warden Bittinger removed from Penitentiary in Sioux Falls

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) -An evening memo to all South Dakota Department of Corrections staff confirmed news that had been circulating for hours on Tuesday, October 22nd.

Teresa Bittinger, Warden at the South Dakota State Penitentiary in Sioux Falls, is no longer in the position.

The memo, written to staff by Director of Prisons Amber Pirraglia, announced that effective immediately, Teresa Bittinger is no longer the Warden of the Sioux Falls complex.

“The decision was made after careful consideration and alignment with the goals and standards of our department,” said Pirraglia. ” A nationwide search is underway to fill both the warden position to manage the South Dakota State Penitentiary and a warden position to manage the Jameson prison and Sioux Falls Minimum Center.”

The memo thanks staff for their hard work and dedication and encourages any questions to be presented to the chain of command.

Assistant Wardens Rick Johnston and Tabatha Benting are directed to report directly to Pirraglia.

Bittinger became the permanent warden and a state employee on April 7, 2023. Bittinger was assigned as the interim warden of the State Penitentiary and Jameson Annex a month prior to gaining the position permanently.

In 2021, Governor Noem had appointed Dan Sullivan as the warden of the South Dakota State Penitentiary, following a series of firings within the Department of Corrections. Those firings stemmed from an anonymous open letter from a correctional officer regarding allegations of nepotism, favoritism and other issues at the penitentiary.

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South Dakota Lottery encourages responsible gifting of lottery tickets this holiday season

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2 hours ago

December 24, 2025

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SD Lottery Mega Millions, Lucky For Life winning numbers for Dec. 23, 2025

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14 hours ago

December 24, 2025

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The South Dakota Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at Dec. 23, 2025, results for each game:

Winning Mega Millions numbers from Dec. 23 drawing

15-37-38-41-64, Mega Ball: 21

Check Mega Millions payouts and previous drawings here.

Winning Lucky For Life numbers from Dec. 23 drawing

02-04-12-37-42, Lucky Ball: 10

Check Lucky For Life payouts and previous drawings here.

Feeling lucky? Explore the latest lottery news & results

Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your prize

Prizes of $100 or less: Can be claimed at any South Dakota Lottery retailer.
Prizes of $101 or more: Must be claimed from the Lottery. By mail, send a claim form and a signed winning ticket to the Lottery at 711 E. Wells Avenue, Pierre, SD 57501.
Any jackpot-winning ticket for Dakota Cash or Lotto America, top prize-winning ticket for Lucky for Life, or for the second prizes for Powerball and Mega Millions must be presented in person at a Lottery office. A jackpot-winning Powerball or Mega Millions ticket must be presented in person at the Lottery office in Pierre.

When are the South Dakota Lottery drawings held?

Powerball: 9:59 p.m. CT on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
Mega Millions: 10 p.m. CT on Tuesday and Friday.
Lucky for Life: 9:38 p.m. CT daily.
Lotto America: 9:15 p.m. CT on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
Dakota Cash: 9 p.m. CT on Wednesday and Saturday.

This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a South Dakota editor. You can send feedback using this form.

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Fact brief: Does South Dakota require front license plates?

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1 day ago

December 23, 2025

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Fact brief: Does South Dakota require front license plates?

(South Dakota News Watch) – Yes. South Dakota is one of almost 30 states that require front and back license plates on vehicles, though there are a couple of exceptions.

Vehicles that are used for “occasional transportation, public displays, parades and related pleasure hobby activities” can use a rear-only plate. The plates cost $25 in addition to the normal registration cost. To qualify, drivers must provide their odometer reading at the time of registration and not exceed 7,500 miles in a year.

Motorcycles are also only required to have one plate.

Why use rear-only plates? Many owners don’t like how front plates take away from the aesthetic of their vehicles. But dual plates are touted as a way to assist law enforcement with crime.

South Dakota offers more than a dozen different types of plates: construction, emblem, habitat conservation, Dignity sculpture, historical, amateur radio license, disabled person, firefighter, EMS, tribal, tribal veteran, veteran and several military plates.

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South Dakota Department of Revenue, Personalized and Specialty Plates

South Dakota Department of Revenue, License plate application

Lakota Times, South Dakota specialty plates available July 1

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