County approves controversial license plate reader contract
A valuable law enforcement tool or more technology infringing upon personal freedom? That question was in regard to an automatic…
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Sheriff reports drop in drug-, alcohol-related crimes
Arrests for drug- and alcohol-related crimes in Codington County decreased in 2025, although there were slight increases in other crimes,…
Jail construction update given to Rotary Club members
Precast concrete walls are now being put into place at the construction site for the new Codington County jail on…
Deer strikes rise dramatically in Codington County
Ah, it’s almost Thanksgiving! That means turkey, stuffing, pumpkin pie, and … deer strikes. Codington County Sheriff Brad Howell told…
Bid approved for upgrading Highway Dept. building
Basin Construction of Hayti was the winning bidder for the first phase of upgrading a Codington County Highway Department building…
Sheriff’s Office getting new Taser weapons
The Codington County Sheriff’s Office will soon have the latest in nonlethal weaponry. The Codington County Commission on Tuesday approved…
County passes state legislative audit with flying colors
With only two non-reoccurring items on a light agenda, there was minimal discussion at Tuesday’s meeting of the Codington County…
Memorial Park reservations top $100,000 so far
Reservation revenue at Memorial Park has surpassed $100,000 so far this year, according to a monthly report given by Steve…
Commissioners have no objections to Grasslands Easement Program
Codington County commissioners were primarily listeners during their regular Tuesday meeting May 27 at the county courthouse. They first heard…
Commissioners approve additional RAIF grant for township
Codington County commissioners approved an additional $52,000 from South Dakota’s Rural Access Infrastructure Fund (RAIF) for Rauville Township during… Keep…
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