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
South Dakota PUC Warns Consumers About Scams
Commission urges residents to be wary of unknown callers and common phone scams.
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.
Politics
South Dakota Passes Law Allowing Voter Citizenship Challenges
New law authorizes individuals and election officials to challenge voters' citizenship status.
South Dakota Senate Passes County Sales Tax Option Legislation
The bill would allow counties to adopt a local gross receipts tax to reduce property taxes on owner-occupied homes.
South Dakota Lawmakers Propose Bill to Make Data Centers Cover Utility Costs
The bill would require large data centers to pay for the actual costs they incur on public utilities.
