Crime
Tennessee Man Charged for Leaving Dogs in Freezing Car
Community members intervened to save the neglected animals in Pierre, South Dakota.
Minnehaha County Sheriff Mike Milstead Announces Retirement
Milstead has served as sheriff since 1997 and is endorsing Captain Josh Phillips as his successor.
South Dakota Highway Patrol Announces February Sobriety Checkpoints
Checkpoints planned in 15 counties, including 4 in West River region
Lifestyle
AARP South Dakota Honors Outstanding Volunteer Leaders
Annual Volunteer Summit and Lobby Day celebrates community impact
South Dakota House Education Committee Defers HB1291
Bill to amend school district general fund base percentage calculation faces opposition
South Dakota Proposes $2.5M Teacher Retention Plan
Bill aims to analyze why teachers are leaving the field and how to keep them
Health
Jones County Only South Dakota County Without Flu Cases This Season
Fourteen flu-related deaths reported statewide, with Minnehaha County seeing the most
South Dakota House to Vote on Kratom Ban
Bill advances after testimony on kratom-related deaths
South Dakota Bill Aims to Allow Healthcare Providers to Refuse Services
Proposed legislation would grant providers right to opt out of treatments that violate their beliefs
Politics
South Dakota Lawmakers Tackle Property Taxes, Education, and AI in Second Half of Legislative Session
Major debates underway on key issues as 38-day session reaches midpoint
Sioux Falls Airport Secures $30M in Federal Funding
Mayor TenHaken Honored for Youth Mentorship Efforts
South Dakota House Passes Bill Requiring Schools to Show Prenatal Development Videos
The legislation now heads to the state Senate after a debate colored by views on abortion
Sports
Notre Dame Targets Top 2027 Tight End Recruit
Coach Harris Bivin leads the charge for Cooper Terwilliger, the top prospect in South Dakota.
Oahe Zap Baseball Team Celebrates Schedule Release
Fort Pierre bar hosts lively event for local summer baseball squad
Pierre Native Grey Zabel Prepares for Super Bowl LX
The rookie offensive lineman has anchored the Seattle Seahawks' offensive line this season.
