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As families prepare for the new school year, South Dakota health groups are encouraging parents to talk with healthcare providers about vaccines. As part of National Immunization Awareness Month, the nonprofit Immunize South Dakota and [Read More…]

South Dakota Mines is slated to receive $25 million in federal funding to expand mining education and workforce development as the United States works to strengthen its domestic critical minerals supply chain and address a [Read More…]

A 34 year old woman from Brookings died Monday in a two-vehicle crash near Sisseton. The South Dakota Department of Public Safety reported around 3:35 pm, the 52 year old male driver of a GMC [Read More…]

A discussion regarding fundraising for a variety of activities dominated Monday’s Mitchell School Board meeting. Superintendent Joe Childs prefaced the discussion by stating school district funds provide the sufficient needs for participation. “The fundraising efforts, [Read More…]

STURGIS, S.D. – It takes only a brief drive through the streets of Sturgis during the 2026 motorcycle rally to realize that three-wheeled cycles have become a hot new trend in the biker world. Motorcycles [Read More…]

A 30-year old man from Sioux Falls is being held on kidnapping and assault charges. Sgt. Aaron Benson says Taylor Winedar is accused of holding a woman captive in an apartment and assaulting her numerous [Read More…]

A U.S. District Court has dismissed three complaints filed by pharmaceutical manufacturers challenging a 2025 amendment to South Dakota law. The amendment restricts pharmaceutical manufacturers from controlling key contract terms related to how discounted drugs [Read More…]

Senator Mike Rounds wants the benefits and extras received by upper executives at the United States Postal Service removed until mail service to South Dakota and other rural states improves.  On the Senate Floor last [Read More…]

The Fort Pierre City Council recently met in special session to discuss safety concerns surrounding the slipping hillside below the Casey Tibbs South Dakota Rodeo Center.  Specifically, the gravel parking area between Fort Volunteer and [Read More…]

A 46 year old woman from Sioux Falls died last Thursday from injuries sustained in a two-vehicle crash near Sturgis. The South Dakota Department of Public Safety reported Angelee Kay Glammeier was driving a 2013 [Read More…]

South Dakota Searchlight Meghan O’Brien PIERRE — Former South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem said Friday after the unveiling of a statue in her honor that she won’t rule out any future campaigns but is not [Read More…]

Statement from Mayor Jordan Hanson The City of Mitchell is currently investigating a potential cybersecurity incident impacting a limited portion of its network environment. Please note that all critical and emergency services are unaffected and [Read More…]

The road to Sturgis stopped in Mitchell Thursday for the 19th annual Pre-Sturgis Party. Brian Klock of Klock Werks says the growth has been phenomenal. “Everybody’s stoked,” said Klock. “They’re excited to be in Mitchell, [Read More…]

Governor Larry Rhoden formally filed the paperwork to officially make Lieutenant Governor Tony Venhuizen his running mate in the 2026 general election. “Tony and I have been a team since day one – his status [Read More…]

In response to ongoing challenges across the agricultural sector, the United States Department of Agriculture is hosting listening sessions at locations across the country, including at one event coming up in South Dakota. Ag Secretary [Read More…]

The South Dakota Driver Licensing Program will offer special Saturday hours to help Commercial Driver License holders with a K restriction update their license before the August 28 deadline. To support drivers ahead of this [Read More…]

The South Dakota Department of Public Safety has released the names of two people involved in a single-vehicle rollover crash in Pennington County Monday morning. 18 year old Kristina Yellowhawk from Wall was driving a [Read More…]

Three people received minor injuries when a small fire started while contractors were working inside the Oahe Dam Powerhouse north of Pierre and Fort Pierre Wednesday afternoon. A spokesperson for the U.S. Army Corps of [Read More…]

A 16 year old man from Highmore died early Wednesday morning in a single-vehicle versus train crash near Wessington. The South Dakota Department of Public Safety reported at 1:44 am, a Rapid City, Pierre, and [Read More…]

What’s become an annual ritual before the hustle and bustle of the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally hit the road Wednesday morning. The City of Sturgis hosts the Police Chief’s Ride every year on the Wednesday before [Read More…]