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Homeless Numbers Rise in South Dakota

The number of people considered homeless in South Dakota rose in the last year.

Millions in Unclaimed Dollars

The SD State Treasurers Office is holding millions of dollars, looking for the rightful owners.

Twins Lose Series Opener

Ian Kinsler had a leadoff homer, a double and three RBIs to back David Price’s eight innings as the Detroit Tigers beat the Minnesota Twins 4-2 on Thursday night.

Royals Complete Sweep

Lorenzo Cain and Salvador Perez hit two-run homers, Yordano Ventura went five innings in his return from the disabled list, and the Kansas City Royals beat the Tampa Bay Rays 8-3 to finish off a four-game sweep.

Garnett To Get New Deal

A person with knowledge of the agreement tells The Associated Press that the two-year contract Kevin Garnett will sign with the Minnesota Timberwolves is worth $16 million.

SDSU, USD To Host Championships

The Summit League has announced the dates, sites and hosts for all 19 of its sport championships for 2015-16 season.

Law Enforcement Stepping Up

Extra law enforcement will be on Minnesota roads to crack down on lead-footed drivers starting Friday.

Minnesota Find West Nile Confirmation

West Nile has been confirmed in a mosquito in St. Paul, Minnesota and cases have been reported in surrounding states.

Health Insurance Rates Predicted to Rise

People that purchase health insurance through the Affordable Health Care Act exchange can expect to pay more for coverage in 2016.

Propane Prices Dropping

There’s good consumer news for those who use liquid propane, including homeowners, farmers and backyard barbequers.

Recent Headlines

22 hours ago in Local

NORTHWESTERN ENERGY PLANS SECOND NATURAL GAS PLANT IN ABERDEEN AS ELECTRICITY DEMAND GROWS

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Makenzie Huber / South Dakota Searchlight) – NorthWestern Energy is planning to build a second natural gas plant to…

22 hours ago in Local

CANDIDATES COULD PAY THEIR WAY ONTO BALLOT UNDER IDEA PROPOSED BY SOUTH DAKOTA’S TOP ELECTION OFFICIAL

PIERRE, S.D. (Joshua Haiar / South Dakota Searchlight) – South Dakota’s top election official floated potential legislation Tuesday that would allow…

22 hours ago in Local

GOVERNOR LARRY RHODEN ANNOUNCES BID FOR RE-ELECTION

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) – Governor Larry Rhoden announced his bid for re-election on Tuesday. The Governor stood before his…

2 days ago in Local

REMAINDER OF SNAP PAYMENTS TO BE ISSUED THIS WEEK IN SOUTH DAKOTA

PIERRE, S.D. – The South Dakota Department of Social Services will be issuing the remainder of November SNAP benefits this week.…

2 days ago in Local

SUSPECTED OVERDOSE DEATH OF INMATE UNDER INVESTIGATION

SPRINGFIELD, S.D. – Attorney General Marty Jackley says the South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation is investigating a suspected drug overdose…