The tourism industry in South Dakota is continuing to succeed. Visitors spent over 5 billion dollars while in the state. Which is a two-point eight percent increase compared to 2023

Right now, our number of food insecure people in our state is higher than COVID-19 pandemic times and higher than the 2008 recession. It’s the highest numbers we’ve ever seen."

In a matchup of top-three ranked teams in Class A boys basketball in South Dakota, No. 2 Hamlin won the nightcap matchup at the Hanson Classic.

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Members of the Sierra Club South Dakota Chapter met at Outdoor Campus West Thursday night to discuss new legislation in the state house and senate with potential impacts on environmental issues. The meeting featured a presentation from South Dakota Searchlight Editor in Chief Seth Tupper, who brought up multiple bills.

Only in Your State South Dakota recently pinpointed the most perfectly-sized town in the entire state. It's not too big and not too small. And it's pretty darn close to one of the state's biggest cities.

The committee deferred a vote on a school choice bill for one week so it can get a definitive answer on how much the proposal would cost the state.

Mentoring could be the key to reducing crime and building stronger communities, according to Sioux Falls leaders and organizers of TeamMates Mentoring. On Wednesday, Police Chief Jon Thum spoke at an event promoting the expansion of the school-based mentoring program.

The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Cold Warning for Western South Dakota. Expect wind chills as low as -45° by tomorrow morning

The bill would require the Ten Commandments be posted in each classroom in South Dakota's public schools. But it could face legal challenges.

Looking for a taste of the Dolomites without having to take an international flight? Consider a trip to South Dakota for a hint of Italy.

State Representative Mike Derby of District 34 talks about funding for wildfire suppression in South Dakota and more