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Dairy Foundation Receiving Several Requests For Scholarships

The Central Plains Dairy Expo gets underway in Sioux Falls this week Wednesday and Thursday. The Central Plains Dairy Expo…

Covid-19 Variant Watch – Cases Trending Up

While only two cases of Covid-19 infections tied to variants have been confirmed in South Dakota, public health officials are watching for more.

South Dakota Governor Announces Meatpacker Grant Program

South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem has announced a framework for up to $ 5 million in Coronavirus Relief Funds to…

NBB Director Pleased Senators Ask USDA For Biodiesel Study

Senate Agriculture Committee members led by John Thune of South Dakota and Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota are asking Ag Secretary…

South Dakota Legislators Spending Millions

South Dakota legislators did a good job of spending hundreds of millions in one-time dollars this year.

Waiting for Medical Marijuana Rules & Regulations

With the prospect of medical marijuana becoming legal in South Dakota on July first, local governments are waiting on state agencies to come up with rules and regulations.

Names Released in Lawrence County Fatal Crash

A Belle Fourche, S.D., woman died Wednesday afternoon in a two-vehicle crash just outside the city limits of Spearfish.

One Dead in Yankton County Crash

A 19-year-old female died Friday afternoon in a two-vehicle crash north of Yankton.

City Sales Taxes Trend Up

Sales tax collections continue to be positive for the City of Yankton.

Recent Headlines

9 hours ago in Local

AS STUDENT VIOLENCE RISES, STATE WANTS DISTRICTS TO HAVE OPTIONS

PIERRE, S.D. (Bart Pfankuch / South Dakota News Watch) – Whether caused by the pervasiveness of social media, an increase…

9 hours ago in Local

LAWMAKERS WORRY ABOUT FEASIBILITY, SUSTAINABILITY OF RURAL HEALTH TRANSFORMATION PLAN

PIERRE, S.D. (Makenzie Huber / South Dakota Searchlight) – South Dakota’s workforce shortage and federal limitations on a $189.5 million…

1 day ago in Local

IOWA STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION SIGNS OFF ON UPDATED SOCIAL STUDIES STANDARDS

DES MOINES, IA (KCCI) – The State Board of Education took its final look at new social studies standards. The…

1 day ago in Local

GOVERNOR JIM PILLEN PROPOSES DHHS CUTS OF OVER $152 MILLION TO BALANCE BUDGET

LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska Examiner) – With a projected $471 million budget deficit on the horizon, Gov. Jim Pillen looked to…

1 day ago in Local

EARLY FUTURE FUND DEADLOCK ESPOSES DIVIDE OVER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY IN PIERRE

PIERRE, S.D. (Todd Epp / South Dakota Broadcasters Association) – The South Dakota Legislature is four days into its 2026 session,…