Articles by Travis Kriens

PIERRE, S.D. – Today, Governor Larry Rhoden signed the following 14 bills into law: SB 1 updates references to certain federal motor carrier regulations; SB 2 increases civil penalties for commercial driver violations; SB 5 permits a sheriff to [Read More…]

Wagner Reinstates 10 p.m. Curfew for Minors Starting March 3

Wagner, South Dakota, will reinstate its curfew for minors beginning March 3, 2025. The curfew will require minors to be home by 10 p.m. Sunday through Friday, and by midnight on Fridays and Saturdays. A [Read More…]

Larkins earns fifth conference weekly honor of the season

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – For the fifth time this season, and fourth time in the last six weeks, South Dakota senior guard Grace Larkins has earned the Kwik Star Summit League Peak Performer of the Week honor [Read More…]

South Dakota High School Basketball Media Poll – February 10

The South Dakota Prep Media Basketball polls for the week of Feb. 10 are listed below, ranking the top-five teams in each class, record, total points and previous ranking. First-place votes received are indicated in [Read More…]

Jacks Overcome Slow Start to Top Oral Roberts 89-71

BROOKINGS, S.D. – Despite a slow start, the South Dakota State women’s basketball team topped Oral Roberts 89-71 Saturday afternoon at First Bank & Trust Arena. The Jackrabbits remain unbeaten in Summit League action at 11-0. [Read More…]

SDSU’s Brooklyn Meyer Tabbed Top 10 Center of the Year

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – South Dakota State junior Brooklyn Meyer was named a Top 10 candidate for the Lisa Leslie Award Friday. The Lisa Leslie Award, now in its eighth year, recognizes the top centers in Division I women’s [Read More…]

Yotes win second straight on the road 75-74 over Oral Roberts

TULSA, Okla. — South Dakota closed out a 2-0 road week with a gritty 75-74 win over Oral Roberts Saturday night at the Mabee Center. Chase Forte led the Yotes with 14 points on the night, while [Read More…]

Larkins breaks single-game scoring record, Yotes fall at NDSU

FARGO, N.D. – Grace Larkins became the first player in South Dakota women’s basketball history to record two 40-point games, scoring a program and Summit League record 47 points in USD’s 75-65 loss at North Dakota State [Read More…]

Jimmy Butler is headed to the Golden State Warriors, Andrew Wiggins to Miami Heat

Jimmy Butler got what he wanted. He’s being traded out of Miami and got a new contract in the process. The Heat and the Golden State Warriors have agreed on a deal that sends Butler [Read More…]

Second Half Surge Lifts Jackrabbits Over North Dakota

GRAND FORKS, N.D. – The South Dakota State women’s basketball team surged in the second half to beat North Dakota 66-45 Wednesday night at the Betty Engelstad Sioux Center. The Jackrabbits trailed 28-20 at halftime, [Read More…]

House defeats bill requiring public schools to set policies for chaplain visits, services in South Dakota

Makenzie Huber/South Dakota Searchlight A bill requiring public school districts in South Dakota to set policies allowing chaplains to serve within school buildings failed in the South Dakota House of Representatives in a 49-18 vote. [Read More…]

Lawmaker loses vice chairmanship after trying to defund Huron schools over bathroom issue

February 3, 2025 Travis Kriens

Seth Tupper/South Dakota Searchlight PIERRE — A firestorm of criticism Wednesday forced a South Dakota lawmaker to lose a committee vice chairmanship and withdraw his bill to defund the Huron School District, which he filed in reaction [Read More…]

South Dakota High School Basketball Media Poll – February 3

The South Dakota Prep Media Basketball polls for the week of Feb. 3 are listed below, ranking the top-five teams in each class, record, total points and previous ranking. First-place votes received are indicated in [Read More…]

Luka Doncic to the Lakers, Anthony Davis to the Mavs in blockbuster trade

Luka Doncic led Dallas to the NBA Finals last season. Anthony Davis won a championship with the Los Angeles Lakers. They’re switching teams now — in an absolute blockbuster. Doncic is being traded by the [Read More…]

Jackrabbits Stay Perfect in Summit League with Win at Omaha

OMAHA – The South Dakota State women’s basketball team saw 10 players score on its way to a 93-63 rout of Omaha Saturday afternoon at Baxter Arena. The Jackrabbits jumped out to an 8-0 lead over [Read More…]

North Dakota Ends 18 Game Losing Streak to South Dakota State

GRAND FORKS, N.D. – North Dakota produced a torrid first half offensively and maintained its advantage the final 20 minutes to complete an 80-75 victory over South Dakota State on Saturday, Feb. 1, in front of [Read More…]

Larkins moves into third on all-time scoring list, Yotes defeat North Dakota 76-66 Saturday