A Rosebud man was sentenced to just over a year in federal prison after failing to update his sex offender registration and absconding from supervision, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
A Kyle man was sentenced to 46 months in federal prison for a 2024 alcohol-related crash that killed a passenger in another vehicle. The case was prosecuted federally under the Major Crimes Act.
U.S. Sen. John Thune says the Senate is on track to approve more than 400 of President Donald Trump’s nominees this year, despite what he describes as ongoing delays from Senate Democrats.
The Drug Enforcement Administration has launched a regional “Fentanyl Free America” campaign, reporting significant fentanyl seizures across the Dakotas, Iowa, Minnesota and Nebraska since October.
With families gathering for the holidays, hosts are looking for fun, memorable ways to entertain guests — from local sightseeing and live shows to movie nights and festive bar crawls.
The City of Mitchell announced that its compost drop-off site on West 8th Avenue will close for the season on Dec. 12, 2025. Residents may continue taking compost to the Regional Landfill at no charge.
As winter settles in across South Dakota, families are heading to neighborhood hills for sledding—one of the season’s most popular outdoor activities. Safety experts are reminding parents and children to follow key precautions to prevent injuries.
Sioux Falls School Superintendent Jamie Nold and former House Majority Leader Will Mortenson voiced concerns over Gov. Larry Rhoden’s budget plan, which includes no increase in K-12 funding despite state law requiring one.
U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune said the Senate has surpassed 300 confirmations of President Trump’s civilian nominees and is on track to exceed 400, following what he described as unprecedented delays from Senate Democrats.
South Dakota’s home-school population has grown 143% since 2015–16, according to a Johns Hopkins University database, resulting in more than $60 million in lost state funding for public schools.
