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Snowbirds allege poll workers changed them to federal voters without instruction to prove residency
A couple who spend winters in Arizona and the rest of the year in South Dakota said they were given a federal-only ballot and denied a state-local ballot.
Rule changes for kinship care boost number of Native American foster homes, state says
The number of licensed Native American foster homes in South Dakota has grown by 44% since the adoption of new rules.
Legislative primaries attract millions in spending as Republican factions fight for control
A Republican rupture that shook the legislature two years ago is returning to the ballot, this time with more money and organization on the side that lost control in 2024, plus a governor race that’s expec...
Company seeks permit for $174 million battery energy storage facility in South Dakota
A Florida-based company is seeking approval from South Dakota regulators to build a $174 million battery energy storage system.
What South Dakotans need to know about new laws and their rights before they vote
Reporter Meghan O’Brien talks with Samantha Chapman of the ACLU of South Dakota about the things voters need to know for the election.
State kicks off $3 million fundraising campaign for Waubay fish hatchery upgrades
South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden appeared in Watertown to launch a $3 million fundraising campaign for upgrades to an eastern South Dakota fish hatchery.
Widow of Vietnam War veteran encourages more nominees for In Memory program
A South Dakota woman wants more families of Vietnam veterans to know about a program honoring those who came home from war and later died.
South Dakota’s water quality reports grow more polished and less honest
Truth becomes politically inconvenient when the agency authoring a report is aligned with the industry contributing to pollution.
The ‘principled’ stand that almost cost taxpayers an $87 million return on their investment
During the legislative session, we’re often witness to lawmakers taking a stand on principle. This can take many forms.
Tour dates announced for author of 2026 One Book South Dakota
The South Dakota Humanities Council will bring author Matthew Davis to seven communities for the 2026 One Book South Dakota tour.
In Pine Ridge, World Hunger Day arrives in October
Politicians who vote to cut nutrition spending in the spring of an even year face voters again in the fall, six months before the people they cut start showing up at pantries with kids in the back seat.
Victory doesn’t always go to the loudest candidate
If anything, Mike Rounds’ victory showed that voters don’t necessarily gravitate to the candidate who’s the loudest or has the most negative things to say about his opponent.
Tense hearing on uranium drilling tests new language-translation law before its effective date
The law requires the decision-making office or board in a contested case to hire an interpreter or translator when a witness or party needs it.
Forest Service and state of South Dakota sign agreement to work together on forest management
The Forest Service announced it has signed an agreement to work with the state to carry out projects on national forest and adjacent land.
Lawsuit challenges South Dakota’s new ban on abortion-pill advertising
A new law criminalizing the providing and advertising of abortion pills and other abortion-related items faces a lawsuit.
Drought causes federal disaster designation in four South Dakota counties
Drought causes federal disaster designation in four South Dakota counties
South Dakota revisits family benefit cuts and hospital payment changes after public backlash
South Dakota revisits family benefit cuts and hospital payment changes after public backlash
More than half the inmates Noem released early without parole board review have been re-charged
More than half the inmates Noem released early without parole board review have been re-charged
Sheriff’s Office honors seven fallen officers
The Decatur County Sheriff's Office honored seven local fallen officers Thursday: Martin Stegall, Samuel Arline, Robert Sizemore, Norman Murkerson, James West, Robert Griffin and Justin Bedwell.
Former Lady Cat selected for softball All-Tournament Team
Bainbridge High School alumna Halle Cannon was recently named to the Coastal Athletic Association All-Tournament softball team.
Local rec athletes finish top 15 in state meet
Eighteen athletes from the Bainbridge Decatur County Recreation Authority competed at the Georgia Recreation and Park Association state meet last week.
Brinson to replace work vehicle’s engine
Brinson approved the purchase and replacement of a new engine in one of its work vehicles at Monday’s city council meeting.
Old Post Office holding murder mystery dinner
A 1930s-themed murder mystery event at the Old Post Office will bring guests into a “high-stakes world of rival airlines, government contracts, and hidden agendas” on May 30.