South Dakota
Man taken into custody in Adams County, suspected in South Dakota homicide
ADAMS COUNTY, Ind. (WPTA) – The Decatur Police Department says it has brought a man into custody today believed to be connected to a homicide in South Dakota.
Decatur Police share they were informed on Feb. 14 around 10 a.m. of the presence of a US Marshal Task Force Officer in Adams County looking for 53-year-old Gregory E. Landers, suspected in a South Dakota homicide and believed to be in Decatur.
After being provided identification and a vehicle description by the task force officer, police say they were able to assist the task force officer in the search for Landers.
On Feb. 14 around 11 a.m. Decatur Police say they were able to locate the suspect vehicle in the parking lot of Walmart, conduct a traffic stop, and take Landers into police custody without incident. Officials say Landers was transported to the Adams County Detention Center where he will be held for South Dakota authorities.
The Decatur Police Department says it has no reason to believe there is any ongoing threat to the welfare and safety of the public.
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South Dakota
South Dakota Board of Regents approves 2.4% tuition increase at most public universities for 2026-27; South Dakota Mines students to see 5% increase
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HURON, S.D. (Dakota News Now) -The Mr. Basketball Award goes to Huron’s Blake Ellwein who will take his talents to play in Brookings for South Dakota State.
Ellwein had a great career for the Huron Tigers capped off by his senior season when he led them to the State AA title.
He became the Tigers all-time leading scorer in the process, breaking his father’s record. He averaged 22 points per game his senior season.
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RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) – Rapid City resident Jonasia Nance has been crowned Miss South Dakota for America Strong 2026 and will represent the state at the national Miss for America Strong pageant in August, according to South Dakota America Pageants.
Nance, an active-duty member of the U.S. Air Force, previously competed as Miss Pennington County for America Strong 2026. Her advocacy platform centers on improving access to food and essential resources for underserved families and individuals.
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She has volunteered with Feeding South Dakota since 2022, helping with food packaging and distribution efforts in Rapid City and Box Elder. Nance has also supported Fork Real Community Café outreach efforts and remained active with Black Hills Community Theatre since 2021, contributing both on stage and behind the scenes.
Nance is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science in business administration through Western Governors University and has earned her CompTIA Security+ certification.
As Miss South Dakota for America 2026, she will continue community advocacy efforts while preparing to compete on the national stage later this year.
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