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South Dakota Highway Patrol launches three-day school bus safety operation

KCCR-AM reports the South Dakota Highway Patrol is taking part in a three-day school bus safety operation across the state.

By James Barber • September 9, 2026 · 10:05 am
South Dakota Highway Patrol launches three-day school bus safety operation

The South Dakota Highway Patrol is participating in a three-day school bus safety operation across the state, KCCR-AM reported on Sept. 9, 2026. The effort is statewide and focuses on school bus safety, the report says.

Details released in the KCCR-AM item emphasize the Patrol’s involvement in the multi-day campaign. Officials describe it as a coordinated operation spanning three days, though the report did not list specific enforcement actions or a day-by-day schedule.

As the operation proceeds, school districts, bus drivers and motorists may want to take extra care around bus stops and school transportation routes. The Highway Patrol’s role underscores an ongoing focus on safety for students traveling to and from school.

For further specifics, KCCR-AM is the original source of the report.