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PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) — A bill to regulate lithium mining under stricter standards failed in the House Agriculture and Natural

PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) — South Dakota’s financial outlook remains strong through 2026. According to new state data, steady economic growth

PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) — The South Dakota Senate advanced legislation today (Wednesday) allowing enhanced permit holders to carry concealed weapons

SUMMERSET, S.D. – Summerset police arrested an 18-year-old in connection with multiple recent property crimes, including the theft of a

PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) — South Dakota legislators considered proposals to reduce state spending on veterans burial benefits and a high

PIERRE — Gov. Larry Rhoden has signed legislation to end Pierre’s decades-long headache. Rhoden’s office announced this week that the

PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) — The South Dakota House of Representatives today (Tuesday) rejected a bill requiring state motto displays in

PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) — Senators voted 25-9 today (Monday) to crack down on street racing in South Dakota. The bill

PIERRE, S.D. – A South Dakota House committee voted 9-5 today (Monday) to defeat legislation that would have protected school

PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) — Legislators defeated two immunity bills today (Monday) after officials and lawyers warned that the measures posed

PIERRE — A handful of South Dakota state lawmakers racked up thousands of dollars in expenses traveling out-of-state in 2024.

PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) — A one-vote margin today (Thursday) pushed forward significant changes to South Dakota’s drug laws, spotlighting divisions

PIERRE, S.D. – Republican Gov. Larry Rhoden said he wants to see tailored owner-occupied property tax reform. About a dozen

PIERRE, S.D. — The South Dakota Senate rejected legislation Wednesday that would have expanded the state auditor’s investigative authority, voting 16-17

PIERRE, S.D. — A firestorm of criticism Wednesday forced a South Dakota lawmaker to lose a committee vice chairmanship and

PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) — School bond election timing sparks debate as the House Education Committee advances a measure restricting voting dates.

PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) — State library cuts face strong opposition despite The South Dakota Education Secretary’s push for efficiency in

SPEARFISH, SD – Early this morning, the Spearfish Fire Department, aided by additional local fire departments, knocked down a fire

RAPID CITY, S.D. – A 28 year old man from Rapid City man has been arrested for threatening South Dakota

PIERRE, S.D. – President Donald Trump’s return to the White House could mean fireworks will again be part of Independence

PIERRE, S.D. — A bill advancing through the South Dakota Legislature could limit the campaign financing options of two potential

PIERRE, SD (SDBA) — A proposal to end veteran burial benefits drew strong opposition from veterans groups today (Monday), leading

PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) — A bill criminalizing hazing in South Dakota failed today (Monday) in the House Judiciary Committee after

RAPID CITY, S.D. – Rapid City Police have identified a home burglary suspect as 39-year-old Joshua Peacock. Peacock was released

PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) — Legislators voted today (Monday) to send a school meal funding bill to Appropriations with a “do

PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) — A bill requiring South Dakota public schools to implement chaplain policies passed through the House Education

STURGIS, SD – A special ceremony was held on Sunday afternoon at the Sturgis Vets Club, honoring four Army Chaplains

RAPID CITY, S.D. – Parking was full and the crowd jammed into the Monument Saturday as the 66th Annual Black

SPEARFISH, S.D. – Law enforcement in Lawrence County say they have arrested 26-year-old Cade Scholten of Spearfish in connection with

PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) — The South Dakota Senate Judiciary Committee discussed Senate Bill 83 Thursday, which would reform the state’s

HOT SPRINGS, S.D. –  A Hot Springs woman died and two children were injured when their vehicle collided with a

PIERRE, S.D. — South Dakota lawmakers agree with the state’s Department of Agricultural and Natural Resources that “meat” not originating

PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota governor says no plan made about potential 2026 run Union Center Republican could seek full

PIERRE, S.D. – New South Dakota’s Governor and Lt. Governor sat down with Austin Goss with the South Dakota Broadcasters

PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) — The South Dakota Legislature unanimously confirmed Tony Venhuizen as the state’s new Lieutenant Governor today (Thursday),

PIERRE — A committee of South Dakota lawmakers advanced a bill 5-2 on Wednesday at the Capitol to reduce state

PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) — The South Dakota House voted 37-31 today (Wednesday) to make voter registration files available free online,

HOT SPRINGS, S.D. – A Hot Springs woman died and two children were injured when their vehicle collided with a

PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) — A divided South Dakota Senate approved a bill Tuesday requiring public schools to display the Ten

PIERRE, S.D. — Legislation introduced by the Attorney General’s Office intended to prevent future scandals involving government employees sailed through

PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) — Death, trauma, and money dominated the debate today (Tuesday) as South Dakota lawmakers rejected a bill to

PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden addressed state lawmakers in Pierre Tuesday, a day after taking the oath

RAPID CITY, S.D. – Rapid City Police say two individuals were arrested early Tuesday morning following a shots-fired incident in

CUSTER, S.D. – It may be winter, but dry conditions continue to persist in areas of western South Dakota. In

RAPID CITY, S.D. – Rapid City Police say a 25-year-old man was arrested after an attempted robbery escalated into a

PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) — The South Dakota House voted 68-0 today (Monday) to allow the installation of “baby boxes” where

PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) — When Larry Rhoden took the oath of office as South Dakota’s 34th governor today, he joined a

PIERRE — New South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden deflected questions about his political future during his swearing-in ceremony Monday at

PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) — The House Education Committee voted 14-1 today (Monday) to recommend against cuts to South Dakota’s high

SPEARFISH, S.D. – Police in Spearfish say a male subject attempted to force entry into a gas station in Spearfish

PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem resigned Saturday morning, minutes after being confirmed as the new Secretary of

PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem has been confirmed as the next secretary of the Department of Homeland

PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem has been confirmed as the next secretary of the Department of Homeland

PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) — South Dakota lawmakers advanced one election-related bill Friday while effectively killing another. The Senate State Affairs

PIERRE, SD – The Department of Health is reporting the death of a child due to a co-infection of Pertussis

STURGIS, S.D. – The Meade County Sheriff’s Office arrested a motorcyclist following a high speed chase in the Summerset area

The revised unofficial totals from the state Department of Public Safety are 146 fatalities in 2024; 140 in 2023; 137

PIERRE, S.D.  — A South Dakota legislative committee passed a bill Friday aimed at limiting carbon pipeline projects by stripping

PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) — South Dakota lawmakers passed a bill in committee today (Friday) to prevent future election signature requirement

PIERRE, S.D. – A committee of South Dakota lawmakers voted 4-3 to endorse a bill Thursday in Pierre that would

PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) — During a legislative budget hearing today (Thursday), South Dakota corrections officials defended plans for a new

PIERRE — Health care organizations opposed to Gov. Kristi Noem’s proposed funding cut for the South Dakota medical residency program

STURGIS, S.D. – Icy roads again greeted travelers on the morning commute in the Northern Hills. The South Dakota Highway

STURGIS, S.D. – The Sturgis City Council this week approved increased ambulance service rates for 2025. Ambulance Shawn Fisher says

PIERRE, S.D. – The tourism industry in South Dakota continues to thrive, with 2024 marking another year of record growth

STURGIS, S.D. – Winter weather in the northern hills have caused some travel problems Wednesday morning. The South Dakota Highway

PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) — A bill tightening South Dakota’s voter residency requirements narrowly passes a House committee today (Wednesday). That