SD childcare task force to introduce legislation based on findings in report
January 13, 2025
PIERRE, S.D. – Lawmakers dedicated to tackling South Dakota child care affordability and sustainability plan to introduce a legislative package
PIERRE, S.D. – Lawmakers dedicated to tackling South Dakota child care affordability and sustainability plan to introduce a legislative package
PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) — The South Dakota Legislature convenes for the 100th time at noon (CT) today (Tuesday) in Pierre.
PIERRE, S.D. – Attorney General Marty Jackley is considering supporting legislation to allow the Ten Commandments to be displayed in
Lawrence County Commission refused to certify ballot initiative to rid county of electronic voting tabulators DEADWOOD, S.D. – An effort to
STURGIS, S.D. – After many years of the SD Department of Revenue (SDDOR) telling counties a new method of licensing
PIERRE,S.D. – A bill that would require the Ten Commandments to be posted and taught in public schools will make
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson introduced the Panama Canal Repurchase Act on Thursday. The act would authorize the
PIERRE, S.D. – A bill to establish educational savings accounts for private and homeschooled children is among the first to
STURGIS, S.D. – Due to strong winds and the forecast for strong winds to continue this weekend across Western SD,
STURGIS, S.D. – Wareing Motors is thrilled to announce the successful conclusion of its 12th annual Food Drive fundraiser, which
PIERRE, S.D. – A South Dakota man who attempted to change a ballot initiative by gathering signatures to repeal medical
PIERRE, S.D. – Unpaid medical bills will no longer appear on credit reports, where they can block people from mortgages,
PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announces that a former South Dakota Department of Social Services employee
STURGIS, S.D. – The Sturgis Council Thursday night unanimously approved the appointment of Aaron Jordan as City Administrator. The former
STURGIS, S.D. – Wintry weather again made driving difficult across the area Thursday morning. Wind and snow combined to make
RAPID CITY, S.D. – A 24-year-old Rapid City man will go to trial in July on a first degree murder
NEW UNDERWOOD, S.D. – Residents in the New Underwood area were without power Thursday morning due to an outage. West
The Pennington County Sheriff’s Office lifted the closure of I-90 approximately at 7:30am this morning January 9th, 2025. The Rapid
Noem’s proposed budget cuts to libraries are the largest in history RAPID CITY, S.D. – Local librarians are giving their
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Meta recently announced it would be removing its fact-checking feature from social media sites like Facebook
RAPID CITY, S.D. – January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, and people across the Mount Rushmore State are doing their
RAPID CITY, S.D. – Lara Roetzel has officially been sworn in as the first elected female Pennington County’s States’ Attorney.
RAPID CITY, S.D. — Two former employees are accused of stealing millions of dollars from a department of the Oglala
RAPID CITY, S.D. — According to federal court documents unsealed Jan. 8, 55-year-old Reed Thompson, Rapid City, has more victims
PIERRE, S.D. — The South Dakota State Historical Society is now accepting nominations for the Governor’s Awards for History. Nominations
STURGIS, S.D. – The Meade County Sheriff’s Office says people driving under the influence kept them busy Tuesday. In one
South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley hopes to prevent and catch future criminal conduct by state employees with new reporting
RAPID CITY, S.D. – The Pennington County Commission on Tuesday approved a raise for newly sworn in State’s Attorney Lara
STURGIS, S.D. – Sturgis Mayor Kevin Forrester has announced plans to appoint Aaron Jordan as the city’s first City Administrator. In April 2024, Sturgis voters
STURGIS, S.D. – Alex Usera and Mark Chaplin were elected to the Sturgis City Council in a special election held
RAPID CITY, S.D. – The Rapid City Council on Monday voted to form a citizen committee that will oversee $12
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – South Dakota Legislators still want answers from the Department of Revenue in their efforts to prevent
ROCKERVILLE, S.D. – A home was destroyed by fire Monday in the Rockerville area. The Rockerville Fire Department says they
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RAPID CITY, S.D. – Snow and ice made travel dangerous in western South Dakota over the weekend. Two people were
RAPID CITY, S.D. – A 51-year-old man charged with murder and arson pleaded not guilty during a court appearance Friday.
RAPID CITY – United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced today that U.S. District Judge Karen E. Schreier has sentenced
PIERRE, S.D. – State lawmakers opposed to Summit Carbon Solution’s proposed carbon capture pipeline are ineligible to file opposition to
But Court also rules that firepit defects, bridge issues and other problems didn’t require seller disclosure GALENA, S.D. – A
STURGIS, S.D. – The Meade County Sheriff’s Office says they are looking for an individual who fled from deputies Thursday
RAPID CITY, S.D. – Two men arrested this past week for firing gunshots off of Skyline Drive have made their
“We don’t have campaign finance laws in South Dakota. We just have them for people that are everyday citizens that
RAPID CITY, S.D. – Rapid City Police Chief Don Hedrick says two people have been arrested in connection with a
STURGIS, S.D. – Rather than moving it into the new year, Meade County Commissioners last week approved the new P.T.O.,
RAPID CITY, S.D. – Police in Rapid City say for the second time in less than a week, they are
RAPID CITY, S.D. – Rapid City Police Chief Don Hedrick says two people have been arrested in connection with a
STURGIS, S.D. – A road heavily used by rural Meade County residents is in danger of going back to gravel
RAPID CITY, S.D. – Rapid City Police continue to investigate gunfire in a busy area of town Friday night. RCPD
HOT SPRINGS, S.D. – A 26-year-old Hot Springs man was fatally injured after colliding with a semi near Hot Springs,
RAPID CITY, S.D. – The Pennington County sheriff’s Office says following a detailed investigation into damage sustained by a Little
RAPID CITY, S.D. – Police in Rapid City are looking into a Friday night incident in which several shots were
HOT SPRINGS, S.D. – A 26-year-old Hot Springs man was fatally injured after colliding with a semi near Hot Springs,
RAPID CITY, S.D. – A Rapid City woman made her initial court appearance Thursday on a charge connected to a
RAPID CITY, S.D. – The federal government approved a 20-year ban Thursday on new mining-related activity in a portion of
Four have pending charges, one has been sentenced for 2021 Capitol insurrection SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Amy Willis says she’s
The former U.S. Army depot in South Dakota that once housed military munitions now hosts people looking to live off
PETERSON SPACE FORCE BASE COLORADO – The Christmas tradition has become nearly global in scope: Children from around the world track
PIERRE, S.D. – Festive celebrations, flickering lights and winter greens are hallmarks of the holiday season, but they also present
The former U.S. Army depot in South Dakota that once housed military munitions now hosts people looking to live off the grid. But a News Watch investigation has revealed problems at the bunker complex.
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – The discovery of old, unused research chemicals at a university in northwest Sioux Falls that had
PIERRE, S.D. — Several Deadwood casinos have been financially penalized for violating state gambling laws earlier this year. The South
RAPID CITY, S.D. – Monument Health was informed that one of its vendors, Change Healthcare, had a data breach that
RAPID CITY, S.D. – Great Plains Fire Dispatch says firefighters from multiple agencies are battling a pair of wildfires in
STURGIS, S.D. – An 80-year-old female passenger in a December 10 crash near Sturgis, SD, passed away Monday evening from
RAPID CITY, S.D. – Rapid City’s Summer Nights concert series is moving. The Rapid City Council voted unanimously Monday night
RAPID CITY, S.D. – The man who earlier pleaded guilty to the first-degree manslaughter of Edleigha Little was sentenced in
STURGIS, S.D. – The City of Sturgis is no longer looking to proceed with a proposed Lakeside Adventure Park on
PIERRE, S.D. – Gov. Kristi Noem wants a big budget cut for South Dakota Public Broadcasting in 2026. That could
PIERRE — Democratic caucus meetings in the State Capitol next session may have just gotten a little cozier. Rep. Peri
Company asks judge to make immediate decision in case where two boys were sexually assaulted SPEARFISH, S.D. – A Spearfish
RAPID CITY, S.D. – The Rapid City Police Department is investigating a shooting that left a woman injured on Thursday
Students attending South Dakota public universities may soon face a civics proficiency requirement to graduate. Students will take three credits
RAPID CITY, S.D. – Police are actively investigating multiple reports of gunfire in the Star Village neighborhood and surrounding streets,
PIERRE, S.D. — A former Sturgis teacher has had his license permanently revoked following decisions made this week by the
RAPID CITY, S.D. – Army Command Sgt. Maj. (RET) Mike Birnbaum of Rapid City was honored with a Quilt of
STURGIS, S.D. – An icy stretch of Interstate may be responsible for a one vehicle rollover just outside Sturgis Tuesday
RAPID CITY, S.D. — The fate of Rapid City’s popular outdoor concert series, Summer Nights, that draws thousands of people
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The move to Grand Forks marks the second time B-1Bs from Ellsworth have temporarily relocated in a year. RAPID CITY,
PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announces that a South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) review
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PIERRE, S.D. – Public funding for private education will be the premier battle between public education groups and South Dakota
STURGIS, S.D. – Snow and wind led to a number of accidents Monday morning, some with injuries, as drivers encountered
Several South Dakota legislators said Thursday they will introduce legislation that would provide property tax relief to homeowners by raising
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RAPID CITY, S.D. – A 17-year-old charged in an accidental shooting death made his first appearance in Seventh Circuit Court
RAPID CITY, S.D. – A trial date has been set for a Rapid City couple who are charged in the
PIERRE, S.D. — In a thirty-minute address to a joint session of the South Dakota Legislature this afternoon, (Tuesday), Republican Governor
RAPID CITY, S.D. –A Rapid City man has admitted to asking around 30 underage girls to send him nude pictures
PIERRE, S.D. — After being subpoenaed to appear before the South Dakota Legislature’s Government Operations and Audit Committee, officials with
RAPID CITY, S.D. – A 28-year-old woman has been charged with several felonies, stemming from her time working as a
RAPID CITY, S.D. – Three teens are accused of breaking into a Rapid City home and starting a fire October
PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announces that a Rapid City woman has been sentenced to 23
RAPID CITY, S.D. – A 16-year-old boy from Box Elder has died following a shooting incident on November 29. Rapid
BLACK HAWK, S.D. – Area fire crews responded to an R.V. fire on Friday afternoon in Black Hawk. The Black
RAPID CITY, S.D. – A Rapid City man has been sentenced to life in prison without parole for first degree
Just in time for Thanksgiving, Rapid City Mayor Jason Salamun spared a lucky bird from the dinner table. “Lucky,” an
“I don’t know if it’s just the lack of processors still out there, but we’re up 30% to 40% over last year in terms of animal drop-offs. … We’re slammed right now.”
STURGIS, S.D. – Representatives from AMA Racing and American Flat Trackers held their post rally recap community forum last night
Railroad company failed to send out inspectors following heavy rains, flooding RAPID CITY, S.D. – A West River jury awarded
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