Nearly half of South Dakotans worry they won’t be able to afford needed healthcare in the coming year, according to a new national survey that ranks the state in the middle nationally for cost, quality, and access.
The Davison County Commission will meet Tuesday, Dec. 30, to address veterans services, a liquor license hearing, budget matters, and multiple agreements and personnel items.
South Dakota health officials are preparing for the 2025–2026 influenza season amid concerns about an H3N2 flu strain linked to more severe illness, particularly among older adults and rural residents.
Attorney General Marty Jackley has asked a circuit court to halt what he describes as deceptive abortion pill advertising targeting South Dakota consumers, including teens, at gas stations statewide.
Minimum-custody offenders and staff from the South Dakota Department of Corrections are assisting with storm damage cleanup at Custer State Park following last week’s windstorm.
A Brookings high school student has been named South Dakota’s Congressional App Challenge winner after creating a wellness-focused productivity app. The app will be showcased at the U.S. Capitol and online.
Housing prices continued to rise in 2025, but at a slower pace, as affordability remained a major challenge nationwide. A real estate expert says technology and global investment trends could shape the housing market in 2026.
Dakota Protein Solutions has filed a legal challenge against Turner County over operating permit conditions the company says could force its facility to close. A judge has temporarily blocked enforcement while the case moves forward.
A months-long Watertown Police Department narcotics investigation has led to the arrest of four local men, with charges including the distribution of illegal drugs to high school-aged juveniles.
Two provisions led by U.S. Rep. Dusty Johnson were signed into law as part of the National Defense Authorization Act, addressing China deterrence and participation rules in women’s sports at military academies.