Reporter Arrested for Impersonating Governor Noem

Political reporter Austin Goss of Dakota News Now was arrested and charged with making a prank phone call while impersonating Governor Kristi Noem. Goss intentionally caused the displayed number to be that of Noem’s personal number. Dakota News Now and KOTA Territory News terminated Goss' employment and issued a joint statement expressing regret for his lack of judgment and violation of their policies.