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One Dead in McCook County Crash

A 61-year-old man has died in a one-vehicle crash northwest of Salem.

Democrats Complain About Exclusion

Democrats claim they are being pushed out of committee slots

SD Legislature Enters Final Week

South Dakota legislators are running out of days to get their work done.

Respecting the Voters

South Dakota legislators will have to come up with final passage of rules for medical marijuana this week.

Marking Legislative Progress

With the end of the 2021 South Dakota legislature in sight, Senate Assistant Majority Leader Mike Diedrich of Rapid City says they have taken some big steps

Anticipating Gas Pains

Homeowners and businesses could feel some real gas pains when they get their energy bills for February.

Farm Bureau Opposing Attempt To Stop Merger Of Ag And DENR In South Dakota

On Thursday, The South Dakota Senate Agriculture Committee sent a resolution of disapproval of the merger of the State Agriculture…

ACE Pleased With Introduction Of Adopt GREET Act Bill

This week, South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson introduced the Adopt GREET Act, a measure that would require the Environmental Protection…

SD Legislators Making Changes to State Employee Benefits

A bill that could make major changes to state employee health benefits made it through the legislature with few details and little debate.

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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…

15 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…

2 days 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…

2 days 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…

2 days 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,…