State Epidemiologist Dr. Joshua Clayton warns that rural living and outdoor summer activities raise the risk of exposure. Residents are advised to use insect repellent, wear long sleeves, and limit ...

A grassroots movement is gaining steam in South Dakota to restore long-distance passenger rail service. This week, the group All Aboard Northwest is crisscrossing the state as part of its “Train Trek” ...

A $20 million, state-owned shooting complex under construction near Rapid City is drawing attention for its size, funding—and controversy. Slated to open this fall, the 400-acre Pete Lien & Sons ...

Two additional locations have emerged as potential sites for South Dakota’s new men’s prison. The Project Prison Reset task force is now considering land in northeast Sioux Falls and Box Elder, along ...

Two new government accountability laws will take effect in South Dakota on July 1, with training for state employees already in progress. Signed by Governor Larry Rhoden, the legislation is designed ...

Global tensions, including recent U.S. and Iran conflict, are fueling the price surge. Analysts predict gas prices could rise another 7–15 cents in the coming week, with diesel up another 10–20 cents.

The 20 th annual Guns n Hoses Blood Drive gets underway today at Uptown Mall in Rapid City. This friendly competition between local law enforcement and firefighters aims to boost summer blood ...

Rapid City is one step closer to a major new sports complex thanks to a land donation announced by Mayor Jason Salamun. Pete Lien & Sons will contribute nearly 23 acres in north Rapid City—near hotels ...

To prepare for new state laws taking effect July 1, the Pennington County Sheriff’s Office is ramping up boat patrols on Pactola Reservoir and Sheridan Lake. These efforts aim to promote safety, ...

South Dakota ranchers are making a powerful impact in the fight against hunger. At this year’s Prime Time Gala, the South Dakota Cattlemen’s Foundation donated over $300,000 to Feeding South ...

Rapid City is celebrating International Women in Engineering Day by recognizing the exceptional contributions of four women ...

In response to recent shootings involving lawmakers in Minnesota, South Dakota legislative leaders have removed legislators’ home addresses, ZIP codes, and cities of residence from the state’s ...