Category Archives: News
Senate Judiciary Passes Prison Ingestion Bill
The Senate Judiciary Committee advanced a bill Thursday that would increase criminal penalties for drugs inside South Dakota prisons, despite pointed warnings that tougher sentences could worsen addic...
Jan 15, 2026
State Of The Tribes Address Calls For Regular Consultation, Tribal-Led Healthcare, Police Recognition
Rosebud Sioux Tribe President Kathleen Woodenknife used this year's State of the Tribes address to press South Dakota lawmakers for structural changes in how the state works with tribal governments, w...
Jan 14, 2026
Spearfish Woman Receives 20‑Year Sentence For Meth Conspiracy
A Spearfish woman has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for her role in a methamphetamine trafficking conspiracy operating across western South Dakota. Sindy Richards, 35, received the sent...
Jan 14, 2026
Chief Justice Flags Indigent Defense Expansion, Pretrial Services In State Of The Judiciary
South Dakota Chief Justice Steven Jensen used his 2026 State of the Judiciary address on Tuesday to signal long-term structural changes in indigent defense and criminal case processing, while stopping...
Jan 14, 2026
Gov. Rhoden Pitches Property Tax Option, Public Safety Expansion In First Full State Of The State
Gov. Larry Rhoden opened the 2026 legislative session Tuesday by urging lawmakers to recommit to civility and outlining an agenda centered on property tax relief, public safety, and economic growth. I...
Jan 13, 2026
South Dakota Approves Nearly $49 Million For Statewide Water And Wastewater Upgrades
The state's Board of Water and Natural Resources has signed off on nearly 49 million dollars in loans and grants to upgrade drinking water and wastewater systems statewide. The announcement came Wedne...
Jan 09, 2026
Former DMV Worker Hit With 85-Count Indictment; At Least 50 Victims Identified In Computer Misuse Case
South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley says an investigation into a former state DMV employee has now identified 50 victims connected to unlawful computer access and computer-generated pornograph...
Jan 09, 2026
Gas Prices Drop Across South Dakota - But Savings Vary Widely
Drivers across the region are seeing a rare dip at the pump. GasBuddy forecasts that average U.S. gas prices could fall below $3 per gallon this year for the first time since before the pandemic. In S...
Jan 07, 2026
Pine Ridge Man Pleads Guilty To Killing Nephew
A Pine Ridge man has pleaded guilty in federal court to killing his nephew last May. Eric Anduja, 53, was admitted Tuesday to voluntary manslaughter, a reduced charge from the original count of second...
Jan 07, 2026
South Dakota Seeks Federal Aid After December Windstorm
Gov. Larry Rhoden has signed a disaster declaration requesting FEMA assistance after the Dec. 17 windstorm that brought 100+ mph gusts and caused major damage across Pennington, Custer, and Fall River...
Jan 07, 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!…
