South Dakota Bans Creation and Sharing of Deepfake Porn
New law makes it a felony to generate, possess or distribute non-consensual deepfake sexual content
Police Investigate Bomb Threat at Pierre Walmart
South Dakota Leaders Head to Asia on Trade Mission
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
Sports
South Dakota High School Activities Board Mulls Ending Wrestling Duals Tournament
Scheduling challenges and other factors may lead to the elimination of the state's annual wrestling duals event.

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
Crime
South Dakota Supreme Court Upholds 'Stand Your Ground' Shooting
Ruling says man was justified in 2024 killing near Ellsworth Air Force Base

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.
Politics
South Dakota Supreme Court Upholds 'Stand Your Ground' Defense in Shooting Case
Ruling says prior assault does not negate self-defense claim when life is threatened

South Dakota Governor Signs Bills Delivering Largest Property Tax Cut in State History
New legislation aims to significantly reduce property taxes for residents across the state.
South Dakota Governor Signs Bills to Cut Homeowner Property Taxes
New laws rely on higher sales taxes to fund property tax relief for homeowners