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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

PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) — The South Dakota House voted today (Tuesday) to let voters decide whether to modify the state’s

STURGIS, S.D. – The Sturgis City Council Tuesday night decided not to authorize the mayor to sign a letter of

CUSTER, S.D. – The South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) will hold a public meeting open house on Thursday, Jan.

STURGIS, S.D. – The Meade County Commission has kicked off the new year by setting salaries and welcoming in a

RAPID CITY, S.D. – Rapid City area fire crews battled a couple of structure fires in bitterly cold temperatures Monday.

PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) — The South Dakota Legislature is not in session today (Monday), observing the federal Martin Luther King

PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA)—South Dakota lawmakers are pushing to make changing the state’s constitution more difficult.  The House State Affairs Committee

PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) — A bill that could change South Dakota’s Medicaid expansion program is moving forward at the state

PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) – Children can access pornography with just one click. Some South Dakota lawmakers say they are trying