Category Archives: News
States Consider Temporary Bans On Data Centers Amid Rising Energy And Environmental Concerns
Concerns over rising electricity costs and the environmental impact of data centers are prompting a growing number of states to consider putting the brakes on new development. Lawmakers in at least el...
Mar 09, 2026
Matthews Opera House To Close Art Gallery In Spearfish
The Matthews Opera House is closing its downtown Spearfish Art Gallery on March 14, ending more than two decades of giving local artists a place to showcase and sell their work. Executive director Hea...
Mar 03, 2026
House Committee Kills Statewide Ban On Cellphones In Schools, For Now, Plus Some Intrigue
House Education Committee lawmakers in South Dakota decided on Monday to postpone a plan that would have limited student cell phone usage during school hours. The decision came after critics argued th...
Mar 02, 2026
Two Arrested In Rapid City Donation Scam Outside North Lacrosse Business
Rapid City police arrested two men on Wednesday after reports of fraudulent fundraising outside a business on North Lacrosse Street. Officers responded around 11:30 a.m. and found two tables staffed b...
Feb 27, 2026
New Governor's Website Shows Projected Property Tax Savings Under County Sales Tax Plan
South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden has launched a new webpage illustrating how much homeowners could save on property taxes if counties adopt his proposed optional halfpercent sales tax. The tool show...
Feb 27, 2026
Senator's Absence Halts Key Votes, Triggers Search At Capitol
A South Dakota lawmaker's unexpected absence during a crucial floor session Tuesday stalled two major datacenter bills and prompted a search inside the Capitol. Senator John Carley of Piedmont missed ...
Feb 26, 2026
South Dakota Senate Approves $10 Million Plan To Improve Water Quality Statewide
The South Dakota Senate has approved a $10 million package aimed at improving water quality across the state. Senate Bill 222 passed on a 28-5 vote and directs $8 million toward incentives for landown...
Feb 26, 2026
South Dakota Native Royce Williams Awarded Medal Of Honor During State Of The Union
A South Dakota native received longdelayed national recognition during Tuesday night's State of the Union address. President Trump awarded the Medal of Honor to 100yearold retired Navy pilot Royce Wil...
Feb 26, 2026
South Dakota Senate Approves Bill Seeking Waiver To Block SNAP Purchases Of Soda
South Dakota lawmakers have advanced a bill that would prevent SNAP benefits from being used to buy sweetened soft drinks. The Senate approved House Bill 1056 on a 27-6 vote, sending it to the governo...
Feb 26, 2026
Bill To Fast Track Legal Use Of FDA Approved Psilocybin Advances In South Dakota Senate
A bill that would automatically legalize a psychedelic medication in South Dakota once it's approved at the federal level is moving forward in Pierre. The Senate Health and Human Services Committee ad...
Feb 26, 2026
Ryan's Worst Of The Week Jokes Daily Montages (As They Were Aired)
They either make you laugh, chuckle, or you roll your eyes, shake your head, and say…WOW!…
