Stu Whitney, South Dakota News Watch More than half of South Dakotans oppose building a new men’s state prison in rural ...

South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden ordered that flags be flown at half-staff from sunrise until sunset statewide on Sunday (May 4, 2025) in honor of National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Day. This ...

The statewide survey, also sponsored by the Chiesman Center for Democracy at the University of South Dakota, showed that 52% ...

Twelve GOP state senators have declared they will vote against the budget until Iowa Senate leaders allow a floor vote on ...

A southeast South Dakota superintendent has been appointed to the South Dakota Board of Education Standards. Governor Larry ...

Governor Larry Rhoden, in coordination with the South Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs (SDDVA), has officially proclaimed May as “Military Appreciation Month”—a time dedicated to honoring, ...

The academic achievements of the best and brightest students of the Class of 2025 were recognized recently at the 35th Annual Academic Excellence Recognition luncheon.

Gov. Larry Rhoden, in coordination with the South Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs (SDDVA), has officially proclaimed May as “Military Appreciation Month” — a time dedicated to honoring, ...

Heather and Charles Maude are ranchers from the Caputa area. Federal prosecutors recently dropped land theft charges against ...

A South Dakota lawmaker is stepping down as a representative after questions surfaced regarding his residency in the state.

Gov. Larry Rhoden and the Associated School Boards of South Dakota honored students who were identified as the top 1% of ...

A dozen Iowa state senators are vowing to block a vote on any budget bill unless Senate leaders allow a vote on a House bill ...