The South Dakota Highway Patrol (SDHP) is launching sobriety checkpoints throughout the month of April as part of an ongoing effort to deter drunk driving.
South Dakota has earned a spot among the top states in the U.S. for healthcare, ranking third in WalletHub’s recent analysis. Physicians in the Mount Rushmore State enjoy some of the highest starting salaries in the nation, averaging over $5,300 per month.
More charges have been filed against Amanda Huff, the Sioux Falls woman accused of aiding her husband in the repeated assault of a young woman.
As the 2025 Legislative Session comes to a close, South Dakota lawmakers are already planning for the upcoming year.
Mitchell Technical College is moving forward with a drainage improvement project funded by ARPA funds.
Former Governor Kristi Noem is facing criticism over her substantial travel expenses during her campaign for President Trump last year
The Mayor of Sioux Falls is praising the city’s recent public transit upgrades, saying the changes have been well received by both residents and riders. The new app, additional vehicles, and expanded coverage area, introduced about six months ago, have generated overwhelmingly positive feedback. Many people say the tech improvements have made using public transit easier, with officials calling the changes a home run overall.
The South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) is seeking public input on two key infrastructure projects: the Highway 45 Reconstruction Project and the Highway 14 Traffic Study in Miller.
Governor Larry Rhoden is taking swift action to support firefighting efforts across South Dakota. On Friday, he issued an executive order enabling South Dakota National Guard resources, including Black Hawk helicopters, to assist in wildland firefighting efforts.
South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announced that U.S. District Judge Karen Schreier has ruled to move the state’s lawsuit against the NCAA from federal court to South Dakota circuit court. The lawsuit, filed by Jackley and the South Dakota Board of Regents on behalf of South Dakota State University and the University of South Dakota, challenges the NCAA’s proposed $2.8 billion settlement with the “Power Four” conferences.