Black Hills Energy is launching a wildfire safety plan this summer that includes planned power shutoffs during periods of extreme weather in western South Dakota. The proactive effort aims to reduce wildfire risk, similar to strategies used in California and other high-risk states.
A deadly crash near Humboldt, South Dakota, early Saturday morning left one person dead and another seriously injured. According to the Minnehaha County Sheriff’s Office, a vehicle traveling south on 457th Avenue ran a stop sign at Highway 38 around 1:30 a.m.
Wildfire smoke from Canada has triggered a statewide air quality alert in South Dakota, with health and agriculture officials warning of low visibility and elevated pollution levels. The alert began Saturday and may continue through the week, depending on conditions.
Democratic Senator Jamie Smith has officially launched his campaign for mayor of Sioux Falls, following a weekend kickoff event at the Washington Pavilion. Smith, a former gubernatorial candidate, enters the race as Mayor Paul TenHaken nears the end of his term-limited tenure.
The South Dakota Driver License Exam Station in Sioux Falls is relocating to a new, upgraded facility. The current location at Russell Street and Kiwanis Avenue will close after business hours on Thursday.
South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden has extended an executive order aimed at addressing fuel shortages impacting South Dakota and the Midwest.
Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representatives Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) and Greg Stanton (D-AZ) reintroduced […]
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Miss Rapid City, Payton Steffensen, and Miss Brookings, Emily Deinken—both of Sioux Falls—earned preliminary awards at the Miss South Dakota competition Thursday night. Steffensen, a dancer and educator, received the $500 Health and Fitness Award. Deinken, a middle school music teacher and master’s student at Florida State University, won the $1,000 Talent Award for her performance of the Carmen Flute Fantasie from Habanera.
Lincoln County officials are voicing their stance on potential sites for a new state prison, emphasizing that any proposed facility must align with the county’s comprehensive development plan. The unanimous decision came during a recent commission meeting following a request from the Lieutenant Governor’s office and extensive public input.