Lifestyle
South Dakota Lawmakers Propose Bill to Address Student Violence
New legislation would allow schools to transfer disruptive students to alternative settings.
South Dakota Lawmakers Support 'Alternative Setting' Plan for Aggressive Students
Bill would allow schools to send disruptive students to alternative learning environments
South Dakota Approves Chlorine-Free Pools for Small Lodges
New legislation allows establishments with 15 or fewer rooms to install biofilter systems for their pools.
Sports
Pierre Governor Girls, Boys Basketball Teams Swept in Final Games
Both the Governor girls and boys teams fell in their final regular season matchups against Roosevelt and Watertown.
West Central Trojans Compete at State Team Duals
Boys wrestling team falls to Aberdeen Central at South Dakota championship event
Notre Dame Targets Top 2027 Tight End Recruit
Coach Harris Bivin leads the charge for Cooper Terwilliger, the top prospect in South Dakota.
Crime
South Dakota Attorney General Reports 6% Drop in Crime
Serious crimes like homicides and assaults saw an 8% decline in 2025.
South Dakota Crime Rates Decline in 2025
Attorney General Jackley releases annual crime report showing decreases across major categories
Tennessee Man Charged for Leaving Dogs in Freezing Car
Community members intervened to save the neglected animals in Pierre, South Dakota.
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 House Passes Bill to Criminalize Malicious AI-Generated Porn
Legislation heads back to Senate after amendment limits scope to harassment and threats.
South Dakota Lawmakers Tackle Diverse Agenda on Day 32 of Legislative Session
Property taxes, voting rights, abortion, mining revenue, and broadband expansion among key issues on the table.
South Dakota Lawmakers Block 'Rights of a Parent' Measure
The bill aimed to codify parental rights, but faced concerns over child abuse and healthcare
