Lifestyle
South Dakota House Rejects Statewide School Cell Phone Ban
Lawmakers say issue should be decided at local level, not by state mandate
South Dakota House Revives Bill to Ban Phones in Classrooms
Lawmakers add amendment to revive proposal after initial committee rejection.
School Lunch Bill Advances To Senate
South Dakota bill aims to reduce costs for low-income families
Crime
Four Siouxland Recruits Graduate from 200th Law Enforcement Class
The ceremony will honor the program's impact on law enforcement in South Dakota.
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
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
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.
Politics
South Dakota Senate Considers Mandatory Reporting Bill for Coaches
Proposed legislation would require coaches to report suspected child abuse or neglect.
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.
