Candidate For Governor Fails To Acquire Enough Valid Signatures

(Pierre, SD) — Democratic candidate for governor, Robert Arnold, will not be on the Primary election ballot. Secretary of State Monae Johnson announced that Arnold did not acquire enough valid signatures to qualify. Arnold submitted enough signatures
Man Sentenced For Rape, Assault And Burglary

(Sioux Falls, SD) — A man must serve 72 years in prison following a sentencing hearing on Wednesday. Kevin Dewayne Bass learned his fate from a Minnehaha County judge after being convicted of rape, assault, false imprisonment
Push To Legalize Backyard Hens Clears First Hurdle

(Rapid City, SD) — A city ordinance that would allow backyard hens in Rapid City is moving forward. City Council members voted seven-to-two to advance the first reading of the ordinance on Monday. The next hurdle for
Mount Rushmore July 3rd Fireworks Lottery Opens

(Keystone, SD) — The lottery for tickets to the Mount Rushmore National Memorial on July 3rd is now open. The lottery is closes on April 12th and results will be shared on April 14th. Each applicant can
Pierre Sex Offender Charged With Kidnapping

(Pierre, SD) — A Pierre man on the state sex offender registry is facing new kidnapping charges. Maurice Robinson was taken into custody after family members were able to help police track his vehicle down in Tea.
Education Secretary Linda McMahon Tours South Dakota Schools

(Sioux Falls, SD) — U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon got a close look at South Dakota schools Wednesday. She visited the McCrossan Boy’s Ranch in Sioux Falls, alongside Gov. Larry Rhoden and state Secretary of Education
Greeley JBS Workers Return to Work, Negotiations Resume

(GREELEY, CO) — After a three-week strike by almost 4,000 employees at the JBS beef processing plant in Greeley, Colorado, employees were scheduled to return to work on Tuesday, April 7. Multiple outlets have reported that the