A former local fire chief who fought wildfires in both states says fire departments in California have more resources than ones in South Dakota. He also says the Southern Californ

The Interagency Task Force of South Dakota’s crews have sent multiple fire engines to Los Angeles County to fight the Eaton wildfire. The task force includes Black Hawk, Fairburn, and Whispering Pines volunteer fire departments,

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem, the Homeland Security nominee, criticized the California governor as she tried to reassure senators that she would avoid

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem is expected to focus her opening remarks before the Senate Homeland Security committee on securing the nation's border and curbing cyber attacks.

At least three fire crews from departments in South Dakota are on their way to California to help with the fires in the Los Angeles area. As of Monday morning, 24

“Mayor Adams has made quite clear his willingness to work with President-elect Trump and his incoming administration on behalf of New Yorkers—and that partnership with the federal government is critical to New York City’s success,” said Adams’s spokesman Fabian Levy.”

The International Association of Firefighters endorsed South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem for DHS secretary as California fires rage, which notably follows its neutral 2024 presidential position.

Five California wildfires have engulfed roughly 55 square miles over the past five days. That's roughly the same size as Rapid City

The department that the South Dakota governor seeks to lead will be critical to fulfilling the incoming administration’s promises to quickly crack down on immigration.

Kristi Noem​, Trump's pick to lead the sprawling Department of Homeland Security, took questions from lawmakers on border policies and disaster relief.

South Dakota Wildland Fire was joined by three additional engines and 11 firefighters from Black Hawk Fire Department, Fairburn and Whispering Pines Volunteer Fire Department.

David Streeter thought abandoning his traditional life to relocate into a survival bunker in South Dakota would allow his family to retreat from the stresses, expenses and restrictions