Skip to content
Rapid City Regional Airport is joining the Blue Lightning Initiative to train personnel on how to identify and report potential human trafficking.
The South Dakota WIC income guidelines have changed for 2024, do you still qualify?
Governor Mark Gordon hosted a town hall meeting in Gillette to discuss proposed rules by the federal government and the impact they would have on the energy industry in Wyoming.
Gender-affirming healthcare for minors has been a hot topic issue across the country.
Ballot Measure IM 28 deals with a potential repeal of the state sales tax on anything for human consumption which could include tobacco.
The Crow Creek Sioux Tribe has taken tribal security into its own hands by creating a security task force.
A recent health tracking poll led Forbes Advisor to rank South Dakota as the second most expensive state in the U.S. for healthcare.
Unfortunately, nearly every American is either a caregiver for someone suffering, or at least knows someone who is suffering, from Alzheimer’s.
Life Defense Fund filed a lawsuit Thursday alleging invalid signatures needed to qualify the Freedom Amendment for the November ballot.
The cost of an annual registration is rising from $5,310 to $9,000.
Radar
Representative Dusty Johnson's provisions in the annual defense bill aimed at keeping the U.S. as the number one world power.
Apple announced its partnership with Open AI to add ChatGPT to its products. The announcement brought up concerns with AI policy in the US.
South Dakota Native American children rank lowest for well-being in the whole country.
More than 150 people from 46 different countries were officially naturalized at a ceremony held at Mt. Rushmore during National Flag Day.
U.S. Senator Mike Rounds was part of a group of congressmen who introduced a Congressional Review Act to stop the Biden administration from making changes to Title IX.
The Mount Rushmore State was given an "F" grade in terms of the safety of its gay and transgender communities.
On May 20th, South Dakota Secretary of State Monae Johnson announced an enhanced pistol permit reciprocity with New Mexico.
South Dakota voters are in favor of the repeal of the 4.2% grocery tax.
The Black Hills could see more delivery app scams according to the Pennington County Investigations Division.
Rapid City's mayor speaks out against the actions seen in Deadwood and Pierre, SD, on Saturday.
Governor Kristi Noem believes Trump is focused on the American people despite his need for "revenge."
Kristi Noem's support for Trump is stronger than ever ahead of the 2024 campaign.
Joelle Simpson, a Rapid City resident, was crowned Miss South Dakota 2024 after competing for the title for the first time.
Dusty Johnson voices veterans' concerns about the U.S. and China's battle for the leader of the free world.
Low voter turnout and tight races in Tuesday's primary serves as a reminder for people to go vote.
If passed, this measure would legalize cannabis for people 21 and older.
Representative Dusty Johnson gives his idea on making elections safer statewide.
Representative Dusty Johnson believes Trump's charges will be reversed on appeal.
South Dakota’s Primary is Tuesday and with that voters need to ensure they’ve done everything they can so they can make their voices heard.
As election season approaches, the border situation remains an important focal point for both parties.
Noem believes this was a "sham trial" that was set up for a conviction to allow Democrats to win an election.
Dusty Johnson is confident the Farm Bill will be passed this year.
South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds believes the guilty verdict helped grow support for Donald Trump.
Douglas Logan was serving a sentence from Pennington County for sexual contact with a person without consent.
Farm Bill provision, if passed, could allow farmers to become more sustainable long term.
US Secretary of Veterans Affairs stopped by South Dakota, showing his support for enhancing and expanding Native and rural American veterans.
Stu Whitney, a South Dakota News Watch writer, analyzes several polls on Governor Noem's favorability among South Dakotans.
Cannabis grower says reclassification of marijuana to a schedule three drug will be beneficial for youth and first-time users.
Cannabis grower deems recreational use legalization essential in keeping consumers safe.
Governor Kristi Noem held a press conference to address what she calls a ‘warzone’ on the Southern Border and the impact illegal drugs are having on the reservation.
Pro-recreational use marijuana advocates are hopeful of getting the amendment passed this election year.
Online petition calling for Governor Kristi Noem's resignation is nearing 30,000 signatures.
Despite major companies moving to six nationwide, South Dakota is looking to stick to a five-day workweek.
According to court documents, on Jan. 6, 2021, Darrell Goins was allegedly part of the crowd gathered on the Capitol’s West Plaza, standing directly in front of a line of U.S. Capitol Police officers who had formed to protect the building.
Their goals are to look for any funding inefficiencies from the federal to the state level. They also want to see if there are ways to redirect those funds and bring together stakeholders from early education and advocacy groups to get a better understanding of the issues.
Dusty Johnson voices concern for rural mail services as USPS is set to downsize Sioux Falls facility
Johnson voices concern amid the downsizing of the Sioux Falls USPS facility.
Representative Dusty Johnson says bill aimed at holding IHS accountable for non-payments is in good shape.
RCFD unveils new live fire training facility with the hopes of preparing the next generation of firefighters.
2025 Farm Bill expected to be voted on before Memorial Day.
Ellsworth Air Force Base's new Weapons Generation Facility set to modernize base and help local economy.