First-term Republican Sen. John Carley of Piedmont brought Senate Bill 51, which is similar to legislation that’s popped up in North Dakota, Oklahoma, Texas and Louisiana. Louisiana in particular has a new law requiring schools to post the Ten Commandments, but that’s been stopped by a lower court.

President Trump on Monday fired all three Democrats on the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board (PCLOB), bringing much of its work to a standstill. The move guts a board designed to ensure the government’s work to fight terrorism is balanced with protections for civil liberties. The White House informed the three Democrats on the…

South Dakota is a paradise for outdoor lovers, and one of the best ways to enjoy the state's natural beauty is at Custer State Park's oldest and largest lodge.

A Tea native will have one of his songs played during a commercial at the Super Bowl next month, featuring a rematch between the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs. Jaden Schumacher, 22, is a self-taught guitarist who grew up in Tea and lives in Nashville today to support his country music career.

Rhoden, previously the lieutenant governor of South Dakota under former Gov. Kristi Noem, officially succeeded to governor of South Dakota during a private swearing-in ceremony Monday. The new governor was joined by members of his family, Democrat and Republican leaders from both state chambers, and several prominent state leaders and employees.

Since the beginning of 2025, South Dakota has seen multiple incidents on frozen lakes and rivers, with breakthroughs on Big Stone Lake, Bitter Lake and Oak Lake,

Four Tribes in South Dakota are offering free Tribal Identification cards to their members in the wake of the Trump administration’s immigration raids.

MITCHELL — It’s time for Dakota Wesleyan University baseball. Yes, in January. Yes, in Mitchell.

The South Dakota House of Representatives advanced a bill 49–19 that would ban the use of eminent domain for carbon dioxide pipelines, sending the legislation to the state Senate. Eminent domain refers to the power to take private property for public use,

Recent fires are just part of the battle, crews are also battling freezing temperatures, snow covered roads and strong winds.

A criminal investigator and a non-profit director spoke to parents in Hot Springs about the dangers of the internet.