South Dakota
Rep. Dusty Johnson talks South Dakota leaders in D.C.
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) – Following the election, President-elect Donald Trump and other politicians in Washington D.C. made last week a big one for South Dakota leaders.
It all started when Trump announced Governor Kristi Noem would be appointed to serve as the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security on Tuesday, then on Wednesday Senator John Thune was elected to be the Senate majority leader.
South Dakota Representative Dusty Johnson said he spoke with the President-elect on Wednesday morning and had a chance to discuss Noem and her appointment.
“The President seemed pumped to have her on board and he has a pretty bold vision for this country,” Johnson said.
Johnson added that he believed Noem would be a great Secretary of Homeland Security. Johnson also said he believes Thune will do well in his new position.
“John Thune works hard, he is trusted by his Republican colleagues. It is a major accomplishment to be selected to be the leader of the United States Senate. This is the second time in just a generation that South Dakota has had the Senate majority leader. I think it says a lot about how our hardy prairie, and mountain folks are able to go out to Washington D.C. and make a difference,” Johnson said.
Johnson said he believes it will be an exciting next few months in Washington.
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South Dakota
South Dakota man facing sexual abuse charge in Sioux City
SIOUX CITY (KTIV) – A man now faces a charge of third-degree sexual abuse in Northwest Iowa.
On June 6, at about 5 p.m., authorities say 24-year-old John Chambers, a transient from Brandon, SD, received the charge after he was taken into custody by law enforcement.
Court documents state Chambers was arrested for an incident that took place at a home in Sioux City.
Court documents point out that Chambers came to Sioux City to meet with a 15-year-old girl after they met on social media. Law enforcement says Chambers and the teenager were speaking via social media for about three weeks before deciding to meet up.
Authorities say Chambers traveled to the teen’s home, where he met the 15-year-old’s family.
Chambers was arrested several days later on Monday, June 15, and booked into the Woodbury County Jail on a $20,000 bond. After being arrested, authorities say Chambers admitted to having sexual relations with the teen.
A judge has scheduled a preliminary hearing for Chambers on Friday, June 26, at 9 a.m. at the Law Enforcement Center.
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South Dakota
SD Lottery Powerball, Lotto America winning numbers for June 15, 2026
The South Dakota Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big.
Here’s a look at June 15, 2026, results for each game:
Winning Powerball numbers from June 15 drawing
25-55-57-60-62, Powerball: 23, Power Play: 2
Check Powerball payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Lotto America numbers from June 15 drawing
01-15-18-30-46, Star Ball: 02, ASB: 03
Check Lotto America payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Millionaire for Life numbers from June 15 drawing
12-14-20-54-58, Bonus: 04
Check Millionaire for Life payouts and previous drawings here.
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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
West Nile discovered in Brown County as Department of Health issues warning
The first mosquito pool of the year carrying West Nile virus has been confirmed in Brown County, the South Dakota Department of Health reported Monday.
The department urged residents to take steps to protect themselves and their families from the virus, which can cause fever, headaches, rash, swollen lymph nodes and achy muscles and joints, and in worst cases, death.
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