North Dakota Man Indicted In Cattle Fraud Scheme

(Killdeer, ND) — A Killdeer man is facing charges over an alleged 200-million-dollar cattle fraud scheme. Taylor Bang was indicted on eight counts of wire fraud, one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and one count
ATV Falls Through Ice In Brookings County

(Brookings County, SD) — An ATV is stuck in Oak Lake after crashing through the ice on Monday. Brookings County Sheriff’s Deputies discovered the four wheeler half-way submerged and determined they could not retrieve it until ice
Laurie Gill Announces Run For State House

(Pierre, SD) — Former mayor of Pierre Laurie Gill is running for the state House. Gill says in a press release that it would be an honor to serve District 24. Her announcement follows news from Representative
Billy Mawhiney ends Campaign For Congress

(Pierre, SD) — Billy Mawhiney is ending his bid for a seat in Congress. Mawhiney, a Democrat, said his campaign left him with little time for his family and work. He said he was guided by truth
Black Hills Energy Issues Emergency Power Shutoff

(Rapid City, SD) — Black Hills Energy is conducting a Public Safety Power Shutoff on Tuesday. The PSPS is scheduled for Edgemont, Provo and Ardmore from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. All three areas are experiencing high
Containment Increases As Firefighters Monitor Grey Rock Fire

(Custer, SD) — The Grey Rock Fire is up to 58 acres just outside of Custer. Officials say the fire is 75-percent contained as of Monday evening. For some residents in Custer, smoke could be seen very
Smithfield Foods Moving To Foundation Park

(Sioux Falls, SD) — Smithfield Foods is moving its processing plant in Falls Park to Foundation Park. The company expects to spend more than one-point-three billion dollars over the next three years on a new facility and
South Dakota lawmakers are fully into the second half of the legislative session

PIERRE, S.D. — South Dakota lawmakers are fully into the second half of the legislative session, with major debates underway on property taxes, education funding, and artificial intelligence disclosures. House committees are considering several competing property tax