Both chambers of Congress voted Tuesday to approve legislation requiring the Department of Justice to release its files related to Jeffrey Epstein, the convicted sex offender whose case has drawn ...

The South Dakota Board of Elections is reviewing 17 proposed changes ahead of the 2026 legislative session, which begins Jan. 13. Among the ideas presented by Secretary of State Monae Johnson and ...

An estimated 273,702 South Dakotans are expected to travel 50 miles or more between Nov. 25 and Dec. 1, marking a 1.8% increase over last year. The vast majority—90.2%—will be hitting the road, with ...

China, a major buyer of U.S. soybeans, agreed to purchase 12 million metric tons by the end of 2025, but has only bought 232,000 metric tons since October. With the deadline approaching, USDA ...

Pennington County’s proposed 83% cut to Rapid City Public Library funding—from $475,000 to $81,000 in 2026—has ignited public backlash and internal tensions. Library Director Terri Davis said the ...

Rapid City Public Library Director Terri Davis presented at a city council meeting about significant funding cuts from Pennington County, dropping from $475,000 to $81,000 in 2026. The library may ...

The Rapid City Council voted to hold a public hearing on the renewal of the Mount Rushmore Road Loaf ‘N Jug’s alcohol sales license due to concerns raised by police and nearby business owners about ...

The South Dakota Highway Patrol has released the identity of the man who died in a single-vehicle crash Thursday morning on U.S. Highway 85 near Spearfish.

Sanford Health announced plans to bring the Sanford Black Hills Medical Center campus to Rapid City, thanks to a $300 million investment by philanthropist T. Denny Sanford. The state-of-the-art ...

First freeze dates in South Dakota are occurring later in the year, lengthening the growing season and increasing risks from weeds, pests, and wildfires. A report from Climate Central shows that first ...

A new ordinance in Meade County allows for permits for over weight, over width, and over length vehicles, with strict weight limit requirements. The law, passed after months of research and debate, ...

Last week, DSS distributed about $8 million in partial benefits, following guidance from the USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service (FNS). With the federal government shutdown now resolved, DSS is ...