South Dakota
AG Jackley congratulates telecommunicator course graduates
PIERRE, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – Attorney General Marty Jackley made an announcement on Friday, congratulating the 24 students graduating from the state Basic Telecommunicator Certification Course.
“Telecommunicators are the first voice that people hear when they call 9-1-1,” said Attorney General Jackley.
The course features training and practical exercises covering topics like public safety telecommunications, responding to caller inquiries, managing both emergency and non-emergency service calls, and prioritizing multiple incidents occurring simultaneously.
Instructors for the course are staff from the state DCI Office of Law Enforcement Training and experienced 911 telecommunicators from across the state, as well as public safety stakeholders.
Members of the 77th session of the Basic Telecommunicator Certification Course and their law enforcement organization include:
- Rebecca Alexander, Central South Dakota Communications
- Kimberly Andrades-Zamora, Metro Communications
- Chaundra Barron, Metro Communications
- Dylan Bartram, Central South Dakota Communications
- Hannah Bates, Moody County Sheriff’s Office
- Amber Benway, Clay Area Emergency Communications
- Chloe DePew, Pennington County Emergency Services Communication Center
- Janita Holt-Yellow, Fall River County Sheriff’s Office
- Kayleene Holzer, Brown County Communications
- Maria Homola, Meade County Sheriff’s Office
- Izabel Johnson, Spearfish Police Department
- Jason Kraft, Spink County Sheriff’s Office
- Chel Larsen, Charles Mix County Sheriff’s Office
- Julie Lightbourn, Miner County Sheriff’s Office
- Kortni Nester, Metro Communications
- Amanda Perez, Mobridge Police Department
- Asa Pettigrew, Brown County Communications
- Cheyenne Pullman, Meade County Sheriff’s Office
- Camilla Searby, Rosebud Police Department
- Ethan Shelsta, Watertown Police Department
- Haylee Waldrop, Pennington County Emergency Services Communication Center
- Hunter West, Metro Communications
- John Yeary, Winner Police Department
- Jamie Zimmerman, Metro Communications
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South Dakota
SD Lottery Mega Millions, Millionaire for Life winning numbers for May 8, 2026
The South Dakota Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big.
Here’s a look at May 8, 2026, results for each game:
Winning Mega Millions numbers from May 8 drawing
37-47-49-51-58, Mega Ball: 16
Check Mega Millions payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Millionaire for Life numbers from May 8 drawing
14-16-21-43-51, Bonus: 03
Check Millionaire 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.
- Millionaire for Life: 10:15 p.m. CT daily.
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.
South Dakota
Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive being held Saturday in South Dakota and across the nation
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South Dakota
SD Lottery Millionaire for Life winning numbers for May 7, 2026
The South Dakota Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big.
Here’s a look at May 7, 2026, results for each game:
Winning Millionaire for Life numbers from May 7 drawing
05-08-21-44-48, Bonus: 01
Check Millionaire 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.
- Millionaire for Life: 10:15 p.m. CT daily.
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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