Category Archives: News
State Estimates About 1,200 Expanded Medicaid Enrollees Could Lose Coverage Under 2027 Federal Work Rules
The South Dakota Department of Social Services says roughly 1,213 people on expanded Medicaid - about 4% of enrollees - could lose coverage once new federal work requirements take effect in 2027. The ...
Apr 27, 2026
Absentee Voting Began April 27 in Lawrence County
Inperson absentee voting began Monday, April 27th in Lawrence County. The Auditor's Office says registered voters can cast ballots during regular business hours, Monday through Friday from 8 to 5, and...
Apr 27, 2026
Deadwood Gaming Revenue Up 8.5% In March; First‑Quarter Activity Climbs Over 11%
Gaming activity in Deadwood continued to rise in March. The South Dakota Commission of Gaming reports overall revenue was up 8.51% compared to the same month last year. Slot machines led the growth wi...
Apr 27, 2026
SURF Completes Installation Of New Hoist Rope In Ross Shaft
Crews at the Sanford Underground Research Facility have finished installing a new hoist rope in the Ross Shaft - a key system used to move people and equipment nearly a mile underground. About 6,100 f...
Apr 27, 2026
Highway Patrol To Conduct Sobriety Checkpoints In 21 South Dakota Counties Throughout May
The South Dakota Highway Patrol will conduct sobriety checkpoints in 21 counties throughout May as part of an effort to reduce impaired driving and improve roadway safety. The checkpoints will take pl...
Apr 27, 2026
SD National Guard Black Hawks To Conduct Wildfire Water‑Drop Training Near Angostura Reservoir
South Dakota Army National Guard Black Hawk helicopters will be conducting aerial waterdelivery recertification training this week in coordination with South Dakota Wildland Fire. The annual joint exe...
Apr 21, 2026
Sturgis Council Sets 2026 Rally Framework While Sponsorship Program Overhaul Continues
The Sturgis City Council has approved a resolution establishing the framework for the 2026 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally as the city continues working on the future of its Rally Sponsorship Program. City A...
Apr 21, 2026
Sturgis Council Advances Updated Residential Camping Ordinance After Months Of Work
The Sturgis City Council has passed the first reading of its revised residential camping ordinance after months of work. City Attorney Eric Davis says the update isn't perfect and won't please everyon...
Apr 21, 2026
Skillet To Make Sturgis Buffalo Chip Debut At 86th Motorcycle Rally
Hard rock band Skillet will make its debut at the Sturgis Buffalo Chip during the 86th Sturgis Motorcycle Rally this summer. The twotime Grammynominated group is set to perform on Monday, August 10th,...
Apr 21, 2026
Attorney General: Troopers Justified In Box Elder Officer‑Involved Shooting
South Dakota officials say two Highway Patrol troopers were justified in using force during a March 21 officerinvolved shooting in Box Elder. Attorney General Marty Jackley says the incident happened ...
Apr 21, 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!…
