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Viewer Submission- Structure Fire near 51st & Tennis Lane in Sioux Falls. *Thank you Amy*
06/12/2026

Viewer Submission- Structure Fire near 51st & Tennis Lane in Sioux Falls. *Thank you Amy*

06/12/2026

‼️ROADWAY CLEANED UP‼️

Road Debris- HWY 81 & HWY 44. Report of a truck that lost a lot of Gravel & Rocks out of their trailer. The truck driver was unaware and has since left the scene.

*Updates- It is a Full load on the West side of the road, right at the Intersection. DOT has been contacted, and will need to bring out some equipment.*

**Bikes and Motorcycles please be careful if you use this route!!**

06/12/2026

Report of a Small Structure Fire just N of Kennebec on Hwy 273.

06/12/2026

A Clear Lake man is facing 2 counts of r**e.

The investigation began on May 3rd, when the 13 year old victim (along with family members) went down to the Deuel County Sheriff’s Office to make the disturbing claims.

During an interview, audio files were played for investigators detailing the alleged abuse.

Following this interview, the suspect (identified as 35 year old Cody Allen Drinkerd) was called down to the Sheriff’s Office for a subsequent interview.
During the suspects interview, he admitted to the incidents, insisting they shouldn’t have happened.

Drinkerd was then arrested without incident, and taken to the Brookings County Detention Center.

As of 1:30pm today’s date (6/12/2026), Drinkerd is not listed as an active inmate in the Brookings County Jail.

06/12/2026

A South Dakota lawmaker is facing an Intentional Damage to Highway or Bridge charge.

On Tuesday, it was announced that an arrest warrant was issued for 49 year old Travis Ismay. According to the indictment, Ismay violated 31-32-1 by “intentionally dig up, remove, displace, break, or otherwise injure or destroy any public highway or bridge.” Details of the incident have not been released.

Ismay won the Republican primary for District 28B 55% to 45% against Lawrence Schmaltz. There are no other challengers for the seat, so he will be running uncontested in the November election.

If convicted of his charge, Ismay is facing 2 years in prison, and/or a $4,000 fine.

06/12/2026

Sioux Falls Police are currently investigating a Robbery that occurred on Wednesday.

According to SFPD- officers were called to 8th & Grange for the report. The victim told PD that he was riding a bike, when two men approached him. One of the men punched him from behind, knocking the victim from the bike. When he hit the ground, both men began hitting and kicking the victim. The men ended up stealing his phone, his backpack, and his bike.

One of the men was described as standing 6’2”, with a slimmer build. The other male was standing 5’10”, with a heavier build.

The victim did not need hospitalization, and there have been no arrests thus far.

06/12/2026

Car vs Bird- I90 mm 284. Vehicle has a shattered windshield.

06/12/2026

DUI/Medical- MM62/63 on HWY 45 (just North of Kimball). Report of a vehicle parked in the middle of the road, driver is unresponsive behind the wheel.

06/12/2026

From KOTA Territory News

Rapid City,SD- One person was injured in a shooting Wednesday night. Police responded to a call June 10th around 9pm after receiving reports of gunshots in the area. The individual left the scene, it was later found with a man inside suffering from gunshot wounds. He was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Investigators found multiple shell casings in the road at the initial call location. This investigation is ongoing.

From the Piedmont Fire Department. Good morning! Engine 6-6 and crew checked in this morning after receiving a resource ...
06/11/2026

From the Piedmont Fire Department.

Good morning! Engine 6-6 and crew checked in this morning after receiving a resource order for the rapidly growing South Fork Fire near Crawford, Nebraska.

In addition, Engine 6-8 has had a rotating crew fullfiling a severity assignment since early May, assisting with any new starts on the Spirit Lake Reservation near Devils Lake, North Dakota.

As a reminder, Meade County's Burn Ban goes in effect when the fire danger is High or above as we move further into the summer season. Please use caution with any outdoor activities that could spark a fire and help keep our communities safe.

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