The DCI is investigating a report of possible explosives at the new state prison in Lincoln County. The public is asked to stay away from the scene.

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.

USD then missed an open 3-pointer and a difficult – but makeable – layup in the final minute of the third that could’ve cut their deficit to just three heading into the fourth. Instead, they still trailed by eight.

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - South Dakota’s tourism industry hit record numbers again last year. The state welcomed nearly 15 million visitors, a 1.4% increase from 2023. Tourism spending jumped over $5 billion, a 2.8% increase, generating nearly $400 million in state and local taxes.

Former South Dakota Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg was impeached and stripped of his law license after running down and killing a pedestrian in

Rep. Karla Lems, R-Canton, and Sen. Mark Lapka, R-Leola, are leading efforts in protecting landowners with House Bill 1052, which would prohibit the exercise of eminent domain for a pipeline that carries carbon dioxide.

At least two B-1B Lancers assigned to the 34th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., arrived Jan. 15 at Andersen Air Force Base.

South Dakota State coach Aaron Johnston runs a strong mid-major program that believes in tough scheduling. His Jackrabbits roster features several Minnesota natives.

A North Dakota couple moved south to escape the snow, only to find themselves making snow angels as 5 inches falls on Gulfport, Miss.

South Dakota State faces St. Thomas after Brooklyn Meyer scored 30 points in South Dakota State's 87-73 victory against the North Dakota Fighting Hawks. The Tommies have gone 5-4 at home. St. Thomas is fifth in the Summit at limiting opponent scoring,

South Dakota Mines students honor Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy through the annual Day of Service food drive.

South Dakota Symphony Youth Orchestra will perform Winter Camerata this month. The performances are set for January 28-29 at Hamre Recital Hall at Augustana University.