Attorney General Outlines Goals For Legislative Session
(Pierre, SD) — South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley outlines his agenda for the 2026 legislative session. Jackley says he wants stiffer penalties for offenders who sell drugs in prison, create deepfake pornography, and perform internet crimes.
Robert Gusinsky Sworn In As Supreme Court Justice
(Rapid City, SD) — Former Circuit Judge Robert Gusinsky is officially a State Supreme Court Justice. Gusinsky was sworn in at the Pennington County courthouse over the weekend with Governor Larry Rhoden in attendance. Rhoden said Gusinsky
Two People Dead In Single-Car Crash Near Hill City
(Hill City, SD) — Authorities say two people are dead after a single-car crash near Hill City. It happened Saturday near mile marker 92 on U.S. 385. Authorities say a Toyota 4Runner was traveling southbound when it
Truck Falls Through Ice At Lake Poinsett
(Lake Poinsett, SD) — Authorities respond as a vehicle falls through ice at Lake Poinsett on Sunday. The Hamlin County Sheriff’s Office is advising extreme caution when accessing the lake. The truck fell through the ice at
District 15 Lawmakers Host Town Hall
(Sioux Falls, SD) — District 15 lawmakers host a town hall in preparation for the new legislative session. State Senator Jamie Smith and Representatives Kadyn Wittman and Erik Muckey were in Sioux Falls discussing several topics on
Feds release draft long-term plans for Colorado River management
Amid stalled state negotiations over how to share the Colorado River’s dwindling water supply, the Bureau of Reclamation on Friday released a range of options that will serve as the foundation for how to manage the river’s
Farm Bill Uncertainty Raises Questions About the Future of Long-Term U.S. Agriculture Policy
Uncertainty continues to build around the future of U.S. farm bill legislation, with agriculture policy analysts increasingly suggesting that 2026 could mark a turning point away from the traditional five-year farm bill framework. Lawmakers have struggled to