Hi, and thanks for logging on! I'm a lifelong South Dakotan, in fact a lifelong eastern South Dakotan. I grew up on a farm north of Montrose, in McCook County and am a South Dakota State University grad (Go Jacks!). I lived and worked for a time in Huron after college and have lived in Sioux Falls since January of 1975. My wife's name is Sharon and we're Twins fans, although some years it isn't easy. I hope you'll keep checking my posts. We're not going to get into who's right, who's wrong or who's full of something. I'm just telling you a bit about what's going on with me.
Gene Hetland
Convicted Murderer James McVay Hangs Himself in Prison
Authorities say a 44-year-old James McVay has died as the result of an apparent suicide. He was found hanging in his cell overnight on Thursday.
Sioux Falls Man Accused of Domestic Assault, Attacking Police
A Sioux Falls man is charged with felony domestic assault and other offenses after an incident with his wife Wednesday night.
Police Arrest Sioux Falls Man on Assault Charge
Two people who were delivering newspapers early Thursday in southwest Sioux Falls wound up having a gun pointed at them.
Sioux Falls Police Seize Three More Pounds of Pot
Police say a drug case is related to one Sunday night on Sioux Falls' east side that involved more than three pounds of marijuana.
Police Say Sioux Falls Man Had 3.2 Pounds of Marijuana
Sioux Falls police say a 24-year-old man had 3.2 pounds of marijuana with him when he was arrested Sunday night.
Sioux Falls Taxi Driver Foils Robbery Attempt
Police say two men tried to rob a taxi driver in Sioux Falls over the weekend, but were unsuccessful. One of the men is in custody.
Man Arrested in Beating of Acquaintance in Sioux Falls
A man police identify as a 29-year-old transient is charged in the beating of a Sioux Falls man earlier this week.
Sioux Falls Woman Sees Stolen Car on TV News
A Sioux Falls police official says the car that was rolled near 10th and Fairfax, after crashing into several vehicles Wednesday night, had been stolen earlier in the evening.
September Sobriety Checkpoints in 12 South Dakota Counties
The South Dakota Highway Patrol will conduct sobriety checkpoints during September in Minnehaha and 11 other counties.
Sioux Falls Man Attacked by Acquaintances
A 42-year-old man was taken to a Sioux Falls hospital for treatment after two people reportedly attacked him Tuesday night.