South Dakota
SDSU defeats USD in first matchup at First Bank & Trust Arena
BROOKINGS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – South Dakota State controlled its matchup against South Dakota from the opening possession as the Jackrabbits earned a 90-71 victory over the Coyotes on Saturday, Jan. 25, in First Bank & Trust Arena. The Interstate Series game, presented by First Interstate Bank, was played in front of a facility-record 4,764 spectators.
SDSU’s Owen Larson connected on a 3-pointer less than 30 seconds into the clash. A Kalen Garry layup and another Larson trey put the Jackrabbits ahead 8-0 with just over two minutes off the clock. South Dakota cut the margin to 10-5 at the 16:50 mark of the first half, but a Garry 3-pointer on the Jackrabbits’ ensuing possession thwarted any opportunity for the Yotes.
A Matthew Mors 3-pointer pushed the SDSU advantage to 19-7 with 14:38 remaining in the first half. The Jackrabbit lead wouldn’t dip into single digits again.
An Isaac Lindsey 3-pointer pushed SDSU ahead to 37-15, the Jackrabbits’ largest advantage of the first half, with 6:27 to play in the opening 20 minutes. South Dakota State eventually went into halftime up 49-32.
USD continued its attempt to rally back. A pair of Quandre Bullock free throws cut the Coyote deficit to 12, 57-45, with 14:23 to go. The Jackrabbits halted any comeback at that point, pushing the edge back to 20-plus points just under the nine-minute mark.
Garry drained a 3-pointer to give SDSU its largest lead of the game of 25 points with 3:12 remaining. South Dakota State emptied its bench for the rest of the contest as the Jacks went on to complete a 19-point victory over the Coyotes.
South Dakota State improved to 14-8 overall and 5-2 in conference play. South Dakota dropped to 12-10 (3-4).
The Jackrabbits had five double-digit scorers in the contest. Garry led all scorers with 19 points while he grabbed a career-best nine boards. Larson and Stoney Hadnot scored career highs of 18 and 14, respectively. Oscar Cluff finished off his 14th double-double of the season with 11 points and 14 rebounds, to go along with a career-high seven assists. Mors registered 10 points.
South Dakota, the nation’s fifth-highest-scoring offense averaging over 86 points per game, was held to 71. The Yotes had three players score 11 points and two record 10 apiece. Mayuom Byom had a team-high seven rebounds.
NOTES:
- South Dakota State made five of its first six three 3-pointers. The Jacks were eventually 12 of 31 (38.7%) from 3-point range while they held the Yotes to a 4-for-24 clip (16.7%). SDSU also outshot USD 48-38% from the field.
- The Jackrabbits had a 49-31 rebounding edge as well as a 15-6 difference in assists.
- South Dakota State has now won 18 of 20 in Brookings against South Dakota during the 21st century. The Jackrabbits have won nine consecutive games in the Interstate Series. That span is tied for the longest between the two programs since a nine-game win streak for SDSU during a stretch between the years 1920-23.
- The 4,764 fans are the most for an event ever in First Bank & Trust Arena. In the midst of its inaugural year of events, the previously facility high was 4,582 when the South Dakota State women’s basketball team hosted Duke earlier this season.
UP NEXT: The Jackrabbits go on the road for two consecutive games. SDSU opens up a road trip north on I-29 by taking on North Dakota State in Fargo on Thursday, Jan. 30, at 7 p.m.
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South Dakota
SD Highway Patrol releases new details on hit and run, asks for public’s help
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – The South Dakota Highway Patrol is continuing to look for the suspect in a deadly hit-and-run near Humboldt, SD.
In a Facebook post, the SD Highway Patrol has released new details regarding the semi suspected of committing the hit and run.
According to police, the semi is a red Freightliner Cascadia semi, missing its passenger-side headlight.
The semi was traveling eastbound from the Humboldt area on I-90 in the early morning hours of Jan. 3, 2026.
Police are seeking information, video, or pictures from 2:13 a.m. – 3:00 a.m. along I-90 and I-29 from the public.
If you have any tips or footage, contact the South Dakota Highway Patrol District 2 Office at (605) 367-5700.
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South Dakota
Dept. of Agriculture and Natural Resources announces $48 million for statewide projects
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – The South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources (DANR) has the approval of over $48 million in loans and grants for statewide projects.
Together with the Board of Water and Natural Resources, a total of $36,958,000 in state loans, including $425,000 in principal forgiveness, was authorized for drinking water and wastewater improvements.
More funding was distributed to the following programs:
BDM Rural Water:
- Received an additional $233,450 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to construct a new water treatment plant, install a new water reservoir, install a pipe to expand the water system, and replace water meters
Clay Rural Water:
- Received $334,250 in ARPA grant funds to construct two ground storage reservoirs near the Greenfield reservoir and the Wakonda Water Treatment plant
Mid-Dakota Rural Water System:
- Received $917,357.85 in ARPA grant to update the existing water system
Mitchell:
- Received $3,930,000 in Clean Water State Revolving Funds to upgrade the clay sanitary and storm sewer
Rapid City:
- Received a $14,512,000 Drinking Water State Revolving loan to make improvements to an existing well and also construct two new wells
Shared Resources:
- Received $1,500,000 in ARPA grant funds for a treatment plant, well field, distribution pipeline, and two storage tanks
Sioux Falls:
- Received $7,648,000 to complete a third connection to the Lewis and Clark Regional Water System
- Received $17,746,000 to construct a new Southeast Basin sanitary force main
South Lincoln Rural Water System:
- Received $328,250 in ARPA funds to install an elevated water tank, new pump station, and new water treatment plant
South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources:
- Received $1 million in ARPA funds for its statewide Riparian Buffer Initiative
Toronto:
- Received $770,000 Drinking Water Revolving Loan to accommodate the Department of Transportation installing new storm sewers and highway surfacing
These programs are funded through a combination of federal appropriations, loan repayments, and bonds.
The board approved the funding during a January 8 meeting in Pierre.
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South Dakota
SD Lottery Lucky For Life winning numbers for Jan. 8, 2026
The South Dakota Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at Jan. 8, 2026, results for each game:
Winning Lucky For Life numbers from Jan. 8 drawing
05-12-13-39-48, Lucky Ball: 13
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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