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BROOKINGS, S.D. – South Dakota State University lost an $86 million livestock research grant as part of recent federal spending cuts, making South Dakota the state with the highest per student loss of research grants, [Read More…]

South Dakota Public Broadcasting is facing a somewhat uncertain future due to federal funding cuts. In South Dakota’s case, it’s a funding cut to the tune of $2.2 million that could mean layoffs for up [Read More…]

SD Searchlight-John Hult SIOUX FALLS — The state of South Dakota will spend more time and money in the coming months to police the streets of Sioux Falls, and to help federal agents deport immigrants [Read More…]

More than 150 vendors settled into Hitchcock Park over the weekend for Arts in the Park. New this year is Prairie Posh Hatworks from Arlington, South Dakota. Mal Barsch creates hand-burned design hats. “I have [Read More…]

South Dakota Searchlight-Makenzie Huber- South Dakota lawmakers should expect an even tighter state budget next legislative session with revenues potentially $24.5 million less than projected, the Legislature’s budget committee learned this week. Fiscal experts with [Read More…]

The Unified Narcotic Enforcement Team recently announced the arrest of two individuals on Wednesday following an ongoing investigation into illegal drug trafficking in Western South Dakota. The arrests resulted in the seizure of significant quantities [Read More…]

A 31 year old man from Miller died in a two-vehicle crash Monday morning in Huron. The South Dakota Department of Public Safety reported Caleb William Schuette was driving a Buick LeSabre northbound on West [Read More…]

Attorney General Marty Jackley is warning South Dakotans impacted by recent severe weather to be careful of transit vendors offering to do storm repairs. “In the aftermath of severe weather, scammers often prey on vulnerable [Read More…]

For the third year in a row, the Jobs for America’s Graduates – South Dakota program has been recognized for excellence in achieving the prestigious “6-of-6 Award.”  JAG-SD is part of the national JAG network, [Read More…]

South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announces that a South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) review has determined that a Minnehaha County Deputy Sheriff was justified in the use of force in an incident [Read More…]

By request of Ward Three Councilor Marty Barington, the Mitchell City voted to delay action on a proposal to expand the Corn Palace using up to a possible $23-million dollars, and maybe money from an [Read More…]

Monday’s Mayor and Council discussion portion of the Mitchell City Council meeting turned into a finger-pointing kerfuffle with jabs exchanged regarding how the council operates. Ward Three Councilor Mike Bathke read a prepared statement questioning [Read More…]

Woonsocket residents are busy cleaning up following a severe thunderstorm packing 70 mile an hour winds rolled through town around 3pm Sunday. Sanborn County Sheriff Tom Fridley says fortunately no one was hurt but the [Read More…]

Attorney General Marty Jackley recently announce the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Department has officially approved a partnership with the South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation to enforce federal immigration law on violent criminals and [Read More…]

A line of severe weather roared through Woonsocket around 3pm Sunday. Sanborn County Sheriff Tom Fridley says straight line winds estimated around 70 miles an hour hit the community. “Took a lot of big trees,” [Read More…]

A dozen camps vied for the best chili during Sunday’s annual Corn Palace Stampede Rodeo Chili Cook-off. Judges selected Iverson’s first-place, AKG second-place and Pheasant Country third-place. People’s choice went to Twin City Fan. Davison [Read More…]

Congratulations to all participants in the 54th Corn Palace Stampede Rodeo Parade! YOUTH Ultimate Kicks MHS Colorguard Grace Baptist Church HORSE DRAWN CK Fencing Hendrickson Les Schwab COMMERCIAL Performance Pet Crane Realty Paulsons RETAIL Menards [Read More…]

South Dakota Searchlight-Makenzie Huber South Dakota Public Broadcasting is bracing for potential cuts and layoffs after Congress canceled $1.1 billion in previously approved nationwide funding for public media. The federal funding went to the Corporation [Read More…]

Governor Larry Rhoden has announced the date of the special session to consider and pass legislation for a new prison. The special session will be on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at 9:00 am CT. Governor [Read More…]

The Mitchell School Board unanimously approved a bid to repair the Gertie Belle Rogers Elementary School roof. Superintendent Joe Childs says there were nine bidders. “The bid is just north of $255,000 to Guarantee Roofing [Read More…]