AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoCybersecurity & Water Safety: A growing wave of cyberattacks on water and wastewater systems has now hit at least a dozen states, including South Dakota, with utilities forced into boil-water notices and manual operations after attackers allegedly rewired internet-connected controllers. Local Public Safety: The South Dakota Highway Patrol says 12 people died in crashes during the first six days of August, urging slower driving, seat belts, and extra caution as Sturgis traffic ramps up. Sturgis Rally Watch: Rally Week kicked off with a veterans breakfast in Rapid City, while local agencies are also pushing safety reminders as hundreds of thousands of riders pour into the Black Hills. Rapid City Development: Sanford Health secured naming rights for a new Rapid City multi-purpose sports complex, a $10 million, 20-year deal starting in 2027 with a projected 2029 opening. State Politics: Former Gov. Kristi Noem says she’s “not planning to run” for U.S. Senate in 2028 but won’t rule out future campaigns. Scam Alert: Lead police warn residents about scammers impersonating Walmart, the SSA inspector general, and the Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office to pressure victims into sending money.
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