Category Archives: News
South Dakota Board of Regents Announces FY26 Tuition Rates
The South Dakota Board of Regents announced the state's public university system will implement a 2.9% tuition increase at nearly all of their institutions for the upcoming academic year-after remaini...
Ryan R. Reider Apr 03, 2025
Drive To Keep AM In Cars Gains Filibuster-Proof Support In Senate
The effort to require AM to remain in vehicles sold in the U.S. has passed another legislative checkpoint. The bill that would ensure dashboards offer AM has secured the necessary 60 supporters in the...
Ryan R. Reider Apr 01, 2025
Governor Rhoden Unveils Homeowner Tax Relief Proposal
Governor Larry Rhoden announced a new plan Monday, March 31, 2025 to help South Dakota homeowners pay less in property taxes. The proposal would allow counties to add a small sales tax to offset lower...
Ryan R. Reider Mar 31, 2025
Spearfish Free Spring Clean Up Days April 18 And 19, 2025
The Spearfish Restricted Use Site (RUS) will be waiving fees for residents of the City of Spearfish and Lawrence County from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, April 18, and Saturday, April 19. Household was...
Ryan R. Reider Mar 30, 2025
Sturgis Area Arts Council April 2025 Events
Our April "Artists of the Month" are local quilters that have their quilts on display at the Sturgis Public Library all month long. Stop in and vote for your favorite! Thursday, April 3 Armchair Trave...
Ryan R. Reider Mar 30, 2025
Senator Rounds Criticizes Signal Chat Leak During Yemen Operation
South Dakota Republican Senator Mike Rounds criticized officials for leaking information on Signal during a military operation in Yemen. Rounds spoke with CNN's Wolf Blitzer on "The Situation Room" on...
Ryan R. Reider Mar 27, 2025
Trump 'Would Love To' Stop NPR, PBS From Tapping Federal Funding
President Trump said Tuesday during a White House meeting that he'd be happy to see public broadcasters National Public Radio and Public Broadcasting Service lose their federal funding, Fox News repor...
Ryan R. Reider Mar 27, 2025
State Broadcasters Send United Message: Help AMs And Block Royalties
There is a loud and clear message from broadcasters that Congress needs to take two steps during the current session to help local radio thrive and allow stations to continue serving their communities...
Ryan R. Reider Mar 25, 2025
Fraud Haunts South Dakota: 136 Years Of Financial Scandals Test Faith In Government
From territorial-era embezzlement to modern credit card controversies, South Dakota's $7.3 billion government operation faces recurring questions about accountability despite new reform efforts. While...
Ryan R. Reider Mar 25, 2025
Noem Says She Wants To Eliminate FEMA
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced plans to eliminate the Federal Emergency Management Agency during a Cabinet meeting on Monday, sparking controversy and raising questions about the fu...
Ryan R. Reider Mar 25, 2025




