Randy Dockendorf

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Regional Editor at Yankton Daily Press & Dakotan

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War Connections

4 days ago | yankton.net | Randy Dockendorf

PIERRE — As the Ukraine-Russia war enters its fourth year, David Gall remains personally connected to events a half-world away. Gall wouldn’t seem likely to feel the impact of the ongoing war. “I grew up in Lake Andes, graduated from Andes Central and then graduated from Mount Marty in 2002,” he told the Press & Dakotan. “I have lived in Pierre since 2005.”He has resided in South Dakota his entire life and currently works for state government. Marriage has connected Gall to the war.
Recent Issues May Impact Prison Study

1 week ago | yankton.net | Randy Dockendorf

In the wake of this week’s state penitentiary assaults and drug busts, Yankton Police Chief Jason Foote and other state task force members are continuing their focus on prison safety. Gov. Larry Rhoden appointed Foote, president of the South Dakota Police Chiefs Association, to the Prison Reset Committee. The 22-member body was formed after the 2025 Legislature rejected a proposed $825 million project in Lincoln County.
Convicted Laurel Killer May Testify Against Wife

1 week ago | yankton.net | Randy Dockendorf

HARTINGTON, Neb. — A Laurel, Nebraska, man convicted of murdering four Laurel residents in August 2022 might testify against his wife for her alleged role in one of the deaths. The Nebraska Attorney General’s office filed a motion this week in Cedar County District Court. The AG’s office is seeking to question 45-year-old Jason Jones under oath for the upcoming trial of his 46-year-old wife, Carrie Jones, also from Laurel.
Lawmakers To Girls Staters: Check The Door

1 week ago | yankton.net | Randy Dockendorf

BY RANDY DOCKENDORFVERMILLION — Gov. Larry Rhoden doesn’t believe in waiting for things to happen. “I believe that the difference between a challenge and opportunity is largely one of perspective,” he said during Wednesday morning’s session of Girls State. “You might not know what opportunities lie in store for you. That’s OK, but don’t wait for the opportunities to present themselves.”Rhoden passed along a piece of advice.
Leaders Cast Eye To ‘26 Elections

1 week ago | yankton.net | Randy Dockendorf

VERMILLION — On Wednesday, Gov. Larry Rhoden and U.S. Rep. Dusty Johnson shared a stage speaking to Girls Staters on the University of South Dakota campus. Next year at this time, they could be sharing a debate stage for the Republican nomination for governor. Rhoden, the former lieutenant governor, ascended to the governorship last January when former Gov. Kristi Noem resigned to become President Donald Trump’s secretary for the Department of Homeland Security.
Bloomfield Killings: Judge Seeks More Jurors For Trial Pool

1 week ago | yankton.net | Randy Dockendorf

CENTER, Neb. — A judge has ordered another 100 Knox County jurors’ names be drawn before deciding whether to move the trial of a Bloomfield, Nebraska, man charged with double murder. Alias Reed, 26, appeared Tuesday in Knox County District Court at the courthouse in Center, Nebraska. Reed faces two counts of first-degree murder for the February 2024 fatal shootings at a Bloomfield bowling alley.
Judge Approves New Defense Team For Murder Suspect

1 week ago | yankton.net | Randy Dockendorf

A Yankton man charged with allegedly killing and beheading his girlfriend last January has received new defense attorneys after his previous counsel was allowed to withdraw from the case. Craig Nichols Jr., 32, faces charges of first- and second-degree murder, first-degree manslaughter and two counts of disobedience of a judicial process (contempt of court). The first-degree murder charge is a Class A felony, carrying a sentence of either the death penalty or life imprisonment.
Update: Yankton Man Is Arrested In Scotland Stabbing

2 weeks ago | yankton.net | Randy Dockendorf

SCOTLAND — A Yankton man has been indicted on two aggravated assault charges in connection to a Scotland stabbing earlier this month. Curtis Lee Simpson, 19, faces one count of aggravated assault and one count of aggravated assault — bodily injury with a dangerous weapon. Both charges are a Class 3 felony, which carries a maximum penalty of 15 years imprisonment in a state correctional facility and a $30,000 fine. One part of the indictment uses the initials “W.S.” to identify the alleged victim.
Yankton Man Arrested In Scotland Stabbing Incident

2 weeks ago | yankton.net | Randy Dockendorf

SCOTLAND — A Bon Homme County grand jury has indicted a Yankton man on aggravated assaut charges in connection to a Scotland stabbing earlier this month. Sheriff Markt Maggs released details Friday in a press release. On May 4, the Bon Homme County Sheriff’s Office responded to a 911 call to Scotland. Deputies discovered on scene that a 23-year-old Nebraska man was the victim of a stabbing and was transported to the hospital by EMS.
Questions Fielded About SHS Firing, Restructuring

2 weeks ago | yankton.net | Randy Dockendorf

Sacred Heart School supporters gathered Tuesday night to pray, learn about leadership restructuring and raise concerns about a recent controversial staff termination. The meeting, held in the St. Benedict Church dining hall, drew a nearly full room. The audience included priests, parents, school supporters and staff members, along with the Press & Dakotan. The Rev. Tom Anderson addressed the group as the top Catholic school administrator in Yankton.

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