South Dakota Funds 911 Dispatch Mergers | Pierre News

South Dakota’s bold move to merge underperforming 911 centers is paying off—with over $630,000 in state funds already deployed to streamline emergency response. Backed by a newly raised phone line fee and wireless tax, the 911 Coordination Board’s grant program is helping centers with low call volumes, staffing woes, and sky-high costs per call. This isn’t just about saving money—it’s about building a smarter, more resilient emergency system for every corner of the state. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ee337edc5f370d08