State schedules public input meetings on Summit carbon pipeline application • South Dakota Search...

The Public Utilities Commission has scheduled public meetings in January about a company's permit application for a carbon dioxide pipeline.

Wildland firefighter pay raises could vanish without action by Congress within days • South Dakota...

The $20,000 salary increase for wildland firefighters in the 2021 infrastructure law could be coming to an end next week if Congress doesn’t act.

Defense bill bans transgender medical coverage for children in military families • South Dakota...

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Judge blocks DACA recipients from getting subsidized health insurance • South Dakota Searchlight

A North Dakota federal judge’s ruling will temporarily keep undocumented immigrants in 19 states, including South Dakota, from getting federally subsidized health insurance.

Summit panelists say federal funding for rural water projects is likely to tighten • South Dakota...

Panelists in Sioux Falls said that a new focus on budget cuts and efficiencies could impact South Dakota drinking water projects.

Cattle tuberculosis confirmed in SD for first time since 2021 • South Dakota Searchlight

Bovine tuberculosis has been confirmed in South Dakota cattle for the first time since 2021, State Veterinarian Beth Thompson said Tuesday.

Commentary: Noem threatens government transparency with cuts to public broadcasting • South Dakota...

One of the often overlooked offerings of South Dakota Public Broadcasting is its wall-to-wall broadcasts of the state Legislature.

Commentary: Trump demands are a test of courage for Thune and other senators • South Dakota...

The Senate faces an enormous historical test – a power-hungry president committed to vastly enlarging executive power at the expense of the legislative branch.

Native kids remain overrepresented in foster system; SD plans to invest in prevention, kinship care...

Native American children remain overrepresented in the South Dakota foster care system, accounting for 72.5% of the foster care population.

Massive data centers consuming large amounts of energy have eyes on South Dakota • South Dakota...

Massive data centers used for cloud computing and artificial intelligence are consuming enormous amounts of energy, and developers are eyeing South Dakota as a potential location, regulators say.

Proposed funding cut could sink network in as little as two years, SDPB director says • South...

South Dakota Public Broadcasting could cease to exist in as little as two years if lawmakers adopt Gov. Kristi Noem’s $3.6 million budget cut.

Custer State Park bison auction brings in nearly $900,000 • South Dakota Searchlight

Custer State Park sold 482 bison during its 59th annual auction in November for a total of more than $885,000. 

Commentary: An exciting turning point for the defense of people who can't afford lawyers • South...

Why building momentum toward an effective and efficient system of indigent defense is important for all South Dakotans.

Petition for mandatory big-game harvest reporting fails; state says e-reporting is in the works •...

A state commission denied a proposal for mandatory reporting of big-game kills, in part because a future electronic tagging system could accomplish the goal. 

Lawmakers propose sales tax increase to provide property tax relief for homeowners • South Dakota...

Several South Dakota legislators will introduce legislation providing property tax relief to homeowners by raising the state sales tax rate.

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Man presented by Noem as alleged face of tribal cartel influence sentenced for Rapid City crime •...

A man used as alleged proof of drug cartel activity by Gov. Kristi Noem will serve eight years on a charge unconnected to cartels.