Police responded to a reported assault Tuesday afternoon at Destiny FourSquare Church on E. Philadelphia Street. Authorities say 39-year-old Rebecca Goodbear attacked an employee during a scheduled meeting, allegedly attempting to strangle the individual without provocation. Another staff member intervened, stopping th...

South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden is among a group of state leaders backing the USDA's newly announced National Farm Security Action Plan, designed to protect America's farmland and agricultural resources from foreign influence and national security threats. The plan, introduced by USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins, outli...

Republican State Senator Casey Crabtree of Madison has officially filed his candidacy for South Dakota's sole U.S. House seat, becoming the second Republican to do so following Attorney General Marty Jackley. This development comes after current Representative Dusty Johnson announced his gubernatorial campaign for 2026...

In response to three confirmed measles cases in South Dakota, the state Department of Health launched a series of vaccination clinics last month, including an MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella) clinic held Wednesday in Sturgis. The goal: push statewide immunization rates to 90% and prevent a larger outbreak. "Measl...

The Sturgis City Council has approved contracts for two significant enhancements to the city's airport, part of a $6 million improvement plan that includes construction of a new terminal and a parallel taxiway. With federal funding covering the bulk of expenses, the city will only contribute approximately 3% of the tot...

A federal judge in New Hampshire has halted President Trump's executive order that aimed to end birthright citizenship, and granted class-action status to a lawsuit challenging the executive order. This decision allows children born in the U.S. to fore...

Rescue teams in Central Texas are still searching for over 170 missing individuals following devastating flash floods. The death toll has climbed to at least 120, with Kerr County being the most affected area. Despite warnings from the National Weather...

The Supreme Court granted President Trump temporary permission to proceed with his plans to implement reductions in force and reorganize federal agencies. The court issued an administrative stay in response to a ruling by a U.S. District who emphasized...

At least 95 people have died in central Texas due to flash floods, with Kerr County reporting 75 fatalities. Search efforts are ongoing for missing individuals, including 27 girls and staff from Camp Mystic. More storms are expected in the region, prom...

At least 79 people have died in central Texas due to flash floods in Texas Hill Country, with a significant number of fatalities in Kerr County. Among the deceased are 38 adults and 21 children, with 18 adults and four children yet to be identified. A ...