Seasonal road, gate, and recreation site closures will take effect December 15 on the Black Hills National Forest. Officials say the closures help protect wildlife, natural resources, and public safety during winter conditions.
Sen. Mike Rounds says he is increasing pressure on the U.S. Postal Service to address ongoing mail delays in South Dakota. Rounds is pushing for the return of a regional processing facility he believes would improve delivery service for rural residents.
South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has issued a cease and desist order to Mayday Health over digital gas-station ads promoting abortion pills. The state says the messages violate South Dakota law, while the company argues the ads are protected free speech.
A 35-year-old Aberdeen man has been sentenced to five months in federal prison after admitting to possessing a firearm despite a prior domestic violence conviction that barred him from having one. He will also serve three years of supervised release.
A quick succession of Arctic air and wintry weather will bring freezing fog, gusty winds and light snow to Mitchell, with daytime highs only reaching the mid-30s before a plunge into much colder temperatures by week’s end
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.
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.
Sioux Falls Police are investigating an armed robbery near 18th and Highline after a masked man pointed a handgun at a victim and demanded cash. No injuries were reported, and the suspect remains at large.
South Dakota is heading into a stretch of below-average temperatures and another chance of snowfall over the Thanksgiving weekend, according to the National Weather Service.
A South Dakota holiday message highlights gratitude for family, service members, first responders, and the hardworking farmers and ranchers who support communities across the state. The reflection encourages residents to focus on what matters most as the holiday season begins.