Northern Plains Climate Trending Wetter

Last year stands out with record precipitation and flooding across much of the northern plains.

Yankton County Commission to Meet with Townships

The Yankton County Commission will hold a special public meeting this Saturday to talk to people from the five townships that have talked of splitting away.

Farmers Union Leader Pleased To See SHIPP Program Rolled Out

USDA’s Farm Service Agency is rolling out a pilot conservation program in five states including South Dakota. The idea for…

Farm Service Agency Taking Enrollments For Several Programs

This is a very busy time for USDA Farm Service Agency employees as several signups are underway for various government…

SD Senate Endorses Changes to Presumptive Probation Law

A bill sponsored by South Dakota Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg that would revise the use of presumptive probation was passed by the state Senate Tuesday.

SD Legislators Face Crossover Week

This is crossover week for the South Dakota legislature when all bills must pass out of their House of origin or be dead for the year.

GPAC Names Weekly Best

The Great Plains Athletic Conference has announced its basketball Players of the Week.

SD House Committee Derails Vaccination Exception Bill

Members of the South Dakota House & Human Services Committee heard over two hours of testimony Tuesday on a bill that would drop the requirement that kids be vaccinated before they start school.

DENR Surveys Big Sioux River Water Quality

The South Dakota Department of Environment and Natural Resources has issued an updated report on water quality in the upper Big Sioux River.

Looking for Consensus in Congress

Congress is back in session in Washington following their Presidents Day break.