PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — A South Dakota House committee has approved a proposal from Governor Kristi Noem to ban transgender women and girls from competing in school sports leagues that match their stated gender identity. All 11 Republicans on…
PENNINGTON COUNTY, S.D. — County and state officials are warning locals to be on the lookout for a new scam targeting homeowners. The South Dakota Attorney General's Office recently notified Pennington County about…
RAPID CITY, S.D. — Feeding South Dakota says they're in need of volunteers to help meet a critical need in the community. One out of every nine people in South Dakota are food…
PIERRE, S.D. — The South Dakota Department of Health’s daily COVID-19 update showed 984 new confirmed cases in the state, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 186,834. 14 deaths were reported, bringing the state's death toll to 2,623.…
BOX ELDER, S.D. -- One man was arrested Tuesday night after he was found with a gun during a basketball game at Douglas High School. According to a press release from Douglas School District, a staff member noticed four individuals…
FILE - Supreme Court Associate Justice Stephen Breyer listens during a forum at the French Cultural Center in Boston, Feb. 13, 2017. Breyer is retiring, giving President Joe Biden an opening he has pledged to fill…
LEAD, S.D. — After taking last year off because of COVID concerns, "Ski for Light" has made its return to Terry Peak. This annual event gives people - who wouldn't otherwise be able…
RAPID CITY, S.D. - After 44 years in the Barnett Arena, Rodeo Rapid City is ready to move next door into the brand new Summit Arena. Preparations for this annual event have been…
RAPID CITY, S.D. -- On Tuesday, Innovative Systems from Mitchell, South Dakota gifted $500,000 to the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology in support of the establishment of the Innovative Systems/Alpine Investors Scholarships. Children of Innovative Systems employees who…
WASHINGTON (AP) — All over the U.S., state National Guard units are seeing dramatic reenlistment rates, even as their troops juggle near constant duties with COVID-19, natural disasters and other military deployments. For some, it’s a job that could become…
RAPID CITY, S.D. — A bill that would allocate roughly $5 million in state funds to build a shooting facility in Meade County has been voted down at the Legislative session in Pierre. In the House Agriculture and Natural Resources…
RAPID CITY, S.D. — After a down 2020 tourism year in South Dakota, the state's second largest industry rebounded with epic proportions. According to the South Dakota Department of Tourism, the state saw…
BELLE FOURCHE, S.D. – Local law enforcement and first responders were called out to an early morning fire in Belle Fourche Tuesday morning. The fire originated in a single unit, causing damage to others nearby. Several families in the complex…
LEAD, S.D. – A real estate company is planning to revitalize an old ski resort in Lead. After purchasing the Deer Mountain Ski Resort last year, Keating Resources of Nebraska hopes to begin…
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) -- South Dakota's Senate has passed a spate of bills to put lawmakers' mark on the state's new voter-passed medical marijuana law. Several of the bills approved by the Senate would ease access to medical pot for…
PINE RIDGE, S.D. -- The Oglala Sioux Tribe is offering up to a $25,000 reward for finding or providing information that leads directly to finding Cheryl "Tia" Long Soldier. She was last seen January 3 at Pine Ridge Indian Reservation…
The Biden administration has officially withdrawn a rule that would have required workers at big companies to get vaccinated or face regular COVID testing requirements. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration confirmed the withdrawal Tuesday. But the agency says it…
RAPID CITY, S.D. -- Between January 28 to February 5, the South Dakota Future Farmers of America will be highlighting agriculture in the Rodeo Zone during the Black Hills Stock Show and Rodeo Rapid City. The Ag Adventure Zone is…
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — The new executive director of the South Dakota Republican Party says one of his top goals to achieve 100% GOP membership in the state Legislature. North Dakota native Terin Lucero was most recently the director of…
PENNINGTON COUNTY, S.D. — The Pennington County Board of Commissioners is warning the public about a new property tax scam that is circulating the area. The new scam has fake collection letters being sent from Tax Assessment Securities, Seizure Unit…
BROOKINGS, S.D. - Relief funding from the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 is going to non-profit organizations throughout South Dakota, so they can continue providing services through the pandemic. The South Dakota Humanities…
WASHINGTON — South Dakota ranchers and livestock producers have the ability to apply for assistance through the federal Livestock Forage Disaster Program until the end of January. The LFP gives financial assistance to eligible producers and growers who have suffered…
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A federal appeals court has allowed the state to enforce a law that prevents local schools from imposing mask mandates. However, the court also allowed a group of parents of…
PIERRE, S.D. — The South Dakota Department of Health’s daily COVID-19 update showed 2,223 new confirmed cases in the state, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 185,849. Three deaths were reported, bringing the state's death toll to 2,609.…
