Jury Convicts 3 Suspects In Double Homicide

Pennington County, SD) — Three people are facing sentencing after being convicted in a 2022 double homicide. Attorney General Marty Jackley and Pennington County State’s Attorney Lara Roetzel announced on Tuesday a jury reached a verdict in
State Senator Notably Absent From Key Vote On Tuesday

(Pierre, SD) — A growing trend of state Senators skipping votes is causing alarm in Pierre. The latest instance was on Tuesday when Senator John Carley missed a vote on incentivising data centers. The strategic move has
South Dakota Native Honored During State Of The Union

(Wilmot, SD) — Former Navy Captain Royce Williams of Wilmot is the newest Medal of Honor recipient. The 100-year-old received the highest military honor in the United States during the State of the Union address on Tuesday.
State Senate Bill Requires Language Proficiency Standards For Drivers License

(Pierre, SD) — A bill in the state legislature would make English proficiency tests a requirement for drivers licenses. It’s state Senator Taffy Howard’s second attempt to push a bill like this through the legislature. This time,
Farm Rescue Expands into Missouri to Deliver No Cost Operational Support to Farm Families in Crisis

HORACE, N.D., February 25, 2026 – When a serious injury, illness or natural disaster threatens a farm family’s ability to plant, harvest or care for livestock, the future of that operation can hang in the balance. Now,
Free Lunch Bill Advances Through House

(Pierre, SD) — A bill to provide free lunches at schools in South Dakota is heading to the state Senate. The House passed the bill on a 46-to-20 vote on Tuesday. Some students would qualify for free
Tax Relief, Cellphones, and Parental Rights Top Pierre’s Day 28 Agenda

PIERRE — South Dakota lawmakers move through Day 28 of the legislative session with property tax relief, student cellphone restrictions, parental rights, and election changes leading the agenda. The House considers Senate Bill 198, which would ban